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
Rio Salado Bike Path: A Ride Guide (With Video)
The Rio Salado bike path is one of the most-overlooked places to ride in metro Phoenix. It’s a 16-mile stretch of sweet car-free riding. I’ve … Read the rest
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 be a flying Swiss Army … Read the rest
Going to Finland” 4 Reasons to Try Sahti During Your Visit.
I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest during our visit a few … Read the rest
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 the latest stainless-steel marvel to … Read the rest
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 you don’t, then you are … Read the rest
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 Riders sniffed “I can do … Read the rest
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 brown cloud that sometimes — … Read the rest
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. Really, my whole sustainable clothing … Read the rest
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 wide variety of breweries stretching … Read the rest
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 Jose had its quirks – … Read the rest
Flying to Costa Rica Kind of Stinks
Flying to Costa Rica kind of stinks right now, at least from Phoenix. I love a good long flight. Put me in an economy class … Read the rest
Costa Rica Coffee in 2018
You’ve probably heard that Costa Rica coffee is ridiculously good. That’s … Read the rest
Recap: 2018 Tour De Tucson
The 2018 Tour de Tucson started to go pear-shaped for me about 20 minutes before the start.
As I walked my bike toward the start, … Read the rest
International Service at Sky Harbor: What’s Next”
I’ve said for years that there’s not enough international service at Sky Harbor in Phoenix. The city’s only intercontinental route in recent years was a … Read the rest
Is Swoop Airlines Your Ticket to the Northern Lights”
One challenge of being a traveling family is deciding what the littlest person in your family is ready to experience. With a nearly 4-year-old, we’re … Read the rest
Lessons From 3 Months of Driving an Electric Vehicle
In early May, I starting driving an electric vehicle. I took the keys (or more accurately, the key fob) to a 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV… Read the rest
Here’s How to Climb Mount St. Helens
I’ve always wanted to climb Mt St Helens. The utter transformation after its early 80s eruption fascinates me, and provides a great reminder that … Read the rest
The Top 2 Places on my Travel List are Now Gone
This week, I found out that one of the places in the world that I want to visit most is no longer accessible. Back in … Read the rest
Does November Bicycles Build Good Wheels” (Updated 10/2021)
November Bicycles solved a big problem for me: trying to pick gravel bike wheels. Nobody seems to agree on what gravel bikes (or their wheels) … Read the rest