Sidi Dragon 5 Shoes at a Glance
- Expensive at about $400
- Excellent fit thanks to the solid Tecno-3 Push System
- Treads can wear fast and
8 Great Scottsdale Coffeehouses — No Starbucks Allowed!
At a Glance: 8 Great Scottsdale Coffeehouses
- Regroup Coffee + Bicycles
- Echo Coffee
- Sip Coffee & Beer
- FourtillFour Cafe
- Berdena’s Fine Coffee & Food
- Press
6 Great Places to Drink Craft Beer in Arizona
There’s some pretty good craft beer in Arizona, even though some breweries have come and gone.
There are some absolutely top-tier breweries that rise above … Read the rest
I Tested 3 Full-Suspension Bikes. Here’s the One I Liked Best.
I tested three full-suspension bikes in 2021 — all of them were far more slack in their angles and had far shorter stems than my … Read the rest
Jangover Ride 2021 — 5 Quick Thoughts
Jangover Ride at a Glance
Categories
++12 Hour Solo, Duo, Trio & Quad
++6 Hour Solo & Duo
++31 Mile Solo | 15.5 Mile Solo… Read the rest
Vittoria Bike Shoes — 7 Helpful Things to Know
Vittoria Bike Shoes at a Glance
Thinking about picking up some Vittoria bike shoes? Here’s some helpful “too long didn’t read” info for you. If … Read the rest
Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz – A Few Thoughts from a Visitor
Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz at a Glance
- Where to Rent
- Where to Ride
- A Few Thoughts on the Rental Bike
- Where to Refuel
- Other
It’s Time to Re-Think Walking Against Traffic
UPDATE: June 28, 2023
I get a LOT of comments on this post. Very few people leaving comments, though, seem to make it to the … Read the rest
Review: Speedplay Comp Pedals (Updated 10/21)
Speedplay Comp Pedals at a Glance
$150
- +The new cleat is easier to walk in, while giving up nothing while pedaling.
- +Quality customer service from
A Trip on the KTX Train in South Korea
The KTX Train at a Glance
- Originally based on the French TGV.
- Want to go 190mph? No problem!
- Super-smooth ride.
- Cheaper than Amtrak.
(This post … Read the rest
The Black Shorts: The Review That Reveals All
Black Shorts At a Glance
- Decent price of $40.
- The chamois reminds me of an old pair of Castellis I had 15 years ago.
- The
DIY Titanium Anodizing for Bikes: Helpful Tips to Personalize Your Frame
DIY Titanium Anodizing at a Glance
The post will cover:
- Getting Started — Basic Supplies
- How to Anodize Titanium the Basic Way
- What Colors Can
48 Hours in the Verde Valley
The Verde Valley isn’t exactly one of the big draws for Arizona. If people get anywhere near it, it’s usually because they’re going to Sedona.… Read the rest
The Best Canals in Phoenix for Riding a Bike
I’m trying to figure out the best canals in Phoenix for riding a bike. We have enough of them – something like 180 miles worth.… Read the rest
Does the Cycliq Fly 12CE Really Suck That Much?
I’ve been riding with a Cycliq Fly 12CE bike camera for a few years now. When I first got it, Facebook served up a suggestion … Read the rest
What’s Up with the Pyramid Peak Mountain Bike Trails?
The Pyramid Peak mountain bike trails are not in the Top 10 of most-talked-about places to ride in Arizona. Really, probably not in the Top … Read the rest
Throwback: Three of My Favorite Travel Books
I always like reading books about places where I’ve been and places that I’d like to visit, even if they’re not technically “travel books.” When … Read the rest
I’ve Had Way Too Many Hobbies Over the Years
I love hobbies. After all, traveling and mountain biking are the reason I created this blog. Sure, I sometimes write about other things (especially electric … Read the rest
Hardtail versus Full Suspension (Updated 10/2021)
[I originally published this hardtail versus full suspension bike blog post in March of 2020, right when COVID-19 started to hit. It just got a … Read the rest
7 Facts about Mountain Biking at Brown’s Ranch
Brown’s Ranch Mountain Biking at a Glance
- Four Trailheads
- More than 165 miles of trails
- Well-constructed trails
- Endless Options
- eBikes are Not Allowed.
- Watch for