It’s Time to Fix How We Renew a Passport in the US
The process to renew a passport in America is needlessly slow and archaic. I went through that 20th Century, postage-stamp…
One Year With an Electric Car
I’ve now driven more than one year with an electric car. I want to share a few thoughts about what…
The Best Workouts in Scottsdale
There is no shortage of ways to burn calories and all of them claim to be the best, so I…
Papago Plaza is “Dilapidated.” And That Was the Plan.
Papago Plaza in Scottsdale is all but abandoned these days. And don’t think for a second that’s not by design.…
Chevron and its Push Against Electric Cars
Chevron is using retirees to scare people away from electric vehicles. That’s according to a story in The Arizona Republic.…
No, the Pool Noodle Bike Hack Isn’t Great. At All.
Someone put a pool noodle on a bike to keep drivers away. And now media outlets are all over the…
Reborn Marzocchi Bomber Z2: Good News for Thrifty Riders
If you need a solid but relatively affordable mountain bike fork, you should be excited about the Marzocchi Bomber Z2.…
Bike Test: Electra Sprocket 1 and Giro Scamp MIPS Helmet
Here’s a long overdue discussion of the Electra Sprocket 1 bike and Giro Scamp MIPS helmet. We picked these items…
Bicycle Infrastructure is Cycling’s Big Problem
Better bicycle infrastructure could solve a lot of transit problems. More people on bikes means fewer cars on the roads,…
Rio Salado Bike Path: A Ride Guide (With Video)
(The Rio Salado Bike Path post was updated on Feb. 6, 2020. See the end for newer video.) The Rio…
The 737 MAX: One Refreshed Version Too Far
Here’s the big problem with the Boeing 737 MAX: Both Boeing and the airlines are forcing a past-its-prime design to…
Where to Drink Sahti in Finland
I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest…
5 Easy Tips to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
I’m doing everything possible to kill single-use plastic water bottles since around 2010. During that time, I’ve used everything from…
How To: Choose A Cooler For The OutdoorsÂ
If you are an outdoor type of person that loves going on trips, then you must have a cooler. If…
Gravel Bike Versus Road Bike
A few years ago when the gravel bike trend was starting to take off, one of my local Wise Veteran…
This is a huge electric vehicle charging problem. Here’s how to fix it.
It’s easy to ignore a problem that you can’t see. People who live in the Phoenix area can’t deny the…
New Sustainable Clothing: Wama Underwear
Ever since I found a pair of Wayi bamboo underwear a few years ago, I’ve been all about sustainable underwear.…
Costa Rican Craft Beer in 2018
Costa Rican craft beer just wasn’t a thing during my first visit nearly 15 years ago. That’s changed, with a…
Traveling with Kids? Go See the Museo de los Niños in Costa Rica
My wife did a pretty awesome job selecting our hotels for the Costa Rica trip. Our final base in San…
Flying to Costa Rica Kind of Stinks
I love a good long flight. Put me in an economy class seat on a decent airline for 14 hours,…