A few weeks ago, I raced in the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo as part of the duo team Lost Nuts. We finished in the middle of the pack, with having few mechanical problems being our only distinguishing feature. It was my first 24 hour event, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. [...]
Posts from ‘February, 2010’
Two Snow Sleds Built for Downhill Thrills – and Unintentional Laughs
There are some things in life that make you scratch your head. Consider the Zipfy. The first time I saw it, it looked to me like some crazy “marital aid” merchant had some overstock and decided to get into the sled business. That my wife and I spotted it in buttoned-up Utah made it even [...]
“Accidental” Flight on United a Pleasant Surprise
If you’re flying out of Phoenix, your two biggest airline choices are Southwest Airlines or US Airways.
You know Southwest: It’s a perky, courteous brand with few frills – but not a lot of hidden costs. US Airways gets unfairly demonized. I’ve flown it many times, and had only one hiccup over the years. It’s not [...]
Recharging the Blog Batteries
Hey, everyone. I know it’s been nearly a week without a post. Fear not – I’m just replenishing my batteries. Stand by for more transmissions and transgressions!
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Photo Brings Back Some Great Flying Memories
Check out this photo! So you might be wondering why I’m showing you a picture of some skinny-legged kid. Well, that kid grew up to be none other than Wandering Justin! Pretty crazy, eh?
So aside from that being a much-younger me, there’s a bigger point here. Or really, several!
1. I’m having my photo taken with [...]
Five-Dollar Feed – d’Lish in Scottsdale
Welcome to my first Five-Dollar Feeds feature. Sometimes, you just don’t want to spend a lot of money, but you want to have something tasty and maybe –just maybe– even a little healthy. So let me introduce you to the d’lish low carb breakfast, the meal that inspired the Five-Dollar Feed idea. This will be [...]
Eight Things to Know about the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
Right now, a shantytown/mountain bike refugee camp is forming in the desert northeast of Tucson, Ariz. It’s there for the Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo mountain bike race (be sure to read “A Note on Kona” below). Even one week before the event, RVs were already starting to stake their claim. At that [...]
Mountain Bike Monday – Two Tubeless Tire Tips
Welcome to this week’s installment of Mountain Bike Monday. Today, Wandering Justin shares how he got schooled by a problem with his tubeless tires.
A few weeks ago, I realized that I’d worn the front tire on my mountain bike down to nothing. I dropped in at my old buddy Cal’s shop, Bicycle Haus. They’re a [...]
New Coffee Bar in Phoenix Offers Hits and Misses
A few days ago, my ever-watchful eye detected a new coffee house in Phoenix at about 10th Street and Camelback – a sign marked “Coffee Bar” caught my attention. I wasn’t able to drop in for a look-see at the time. But I filed it away for another time.
An Unusual Twist
That time was today. Sarah [...]
The International Blog My Trail Day Round-Up
Alright, you might remember that Jan. 8 was the inaugural International Blog My Trail Day. Here’s a look at the best and brightest posts from those who participated.
Let’s start with all-around mountain bike mensch Mike, who writes the excellent mtbikeaz.com site. He’ll take you for a tour of his go-to trail at Pass Mountain.
And Teresa, [...]
