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
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 set out to find the … Read the rest
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.
The exodus of businesses from … Read the rest
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. You should read the story… Read the rest
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 place are saying this a … Read the rest
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. The original Z2 that … Read the rest
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 up as early birthday presents … Read the rest
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, more people burning calories and … Read the rest