Recap: 2020 Aravaipa Jangover Ride
The answer is the Aravaipa Jangover Ride. The question is, what race starts just a few hours after a long work week and goes … Read the rest
What You Need to Know About Paradise Valley Bike Rides
It’s ironic: Paradise Valley is a pretty good place to ride a bike most of the time. Yet the town wears that status begrudgingly. The … Read the rest
Testing the SOS Hydration Mix
Hydration is the difference between a good ride and a low-down, cramp-filled, no-good sufferfest that will make you regret ever getting on a bicycle (or … Read the rest
Bicycling in Southern California – A Quick Guide
Bicycling in Southern California is a real treat, especially if you’re from the desert like I am. Even in June, you can count on mild … Read the rest
5 Tips for Buying a Titanium Bike
If you’re thinking about buying a titanium bike, I understand why. You’re probably after a combination of ride quality, cool factor and longevity.
People can … Read the rest
Abandoned Movie Theaters of Scottsdale
South Scottsdale is nothing like the palm trees-and-golf courses luxury destination you expect it to be. My neighborhood is full of abandoned and disused property. … Read the rest
It’s hot. Let’s talk about summer hydration.
It’s not even June yet, and I’m already doing my usual summer hydration stuff when I exercise. Beating cramps and the dreaded post-exercise headache is … Read the rest
COVID-19 Quarantine is Getting People Outdoors. But There’s a Problem.
COVID-19 is driving a lot of people outdoors to find some relief from the quarantine. On the surface, that’s a good thing.
But a lot … Read the rest
Where to Ride on the Grand Canalscape Bike Path
My local news outlets recently had a bunch of headlines about the Grand Canalscape bike path. Most were breathlessly impressed by a bike/pedestrian lane … Read the rest
VIDEO: The Pivin Loop and Papago Park
The Pivin Loop at Papago Park has become unbelievably fun over the past few years. It didn’t even exist until a few years ago when … Read the rest
What Does it Cost to Use a Blink Charging Station? UPDATED Nov. 2021
Back in September, the cost to use Blink EV charging took a slight dive. They switched from time-based charging to kilowatt-hour charging. This makes a … Read the rest
Review: Frenzy Hills Mountain Bike Race
The inaugural Frenzy Hills mountain bike race put on by Aravaipa Rides was one very cool event. Some of this was by design, and some … Read the rest
Visiting Seattle with a Kid
Back in September, I took my first trip to Seattle with a kid. Well, not just any random kid – my own, of course.
I’d … Read the rest
Recap: The 2019 Tour de Scottsdale
This was the big year of my big comeback to the 70-mile course of the Tour de Scottsdale. That was the plan.
Back in … Read the rest
Is the Toyota RAV4 PHEV Right For You?
Toyota is making headlines over its new RAV4 PHEV. What does that bunch of letters even mean? It’s easy – RAV4 is of course the … Read the rest
Do Bicycle Safety Cameras Really Help?
Bicycle safety cameras are a big deal right now. More cyclists are worried about getting run over by drivers. Some cyclists are abandoning road riding … Read the rest
We All Need to Stop Being Wusses and Eat Crickets
Americans need to stop being wusses and eat crickets. This hit me as I finished off an Impossible Burger. Or rather, an Impossible Slider.
I … Read the rest
The Taylor House Ride in Flagstaff – What You Should Know
I just did the Taylor House ride for the second time. I previously did it more than 10 years ago, and exactly three things … Read the rest
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 song and dance a few … Read the rest
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 I’ve learned for people who … Read the rest