Phoenix has some of the country’s best mountain biking. But you’d never know it from the golf, baseball and shopping-fixated local media. I have a plan to get mountain bikers they need to get engaged, network and become a local force.
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Fear – Another Reason America Doesn’t Travel
Fear is one reason Americans don’t travel. So many of us are scared in our own borders, and the thought of going someplace where the language, food and customs are different is simply too much. It’s totally irrational, and too many of us are willing participants.
A Great Backpacking Blog You Should Read
I don’t just cough up a link in my blogroll to anyone. Addy and Erin from Dressed in Dirt have genuinely earned their spot for excellent backpacking content. Check them out!
Seeking Tips on Policies and Other Unfun Stuff
I’ve had a lot of link requests from other bloggers and businesses lately. That makes me think it’s time to put some serious thought into re-designing my links – and putting into place some sort of policy about who I link to. Essentially, I don’t want WanderingJustin.com to become a wilderness of linkage. I want [...]
Oscar the Puppy Needs You!
Attention, Mountain Bike Monday fans! I’m pre-empting this week’s regularly scheduled feature to answer the call of a puppy in need. Read on!
Imagine what it’s like to be Oscar. This golden retriever/German shepherd mix was abandoned in an empty house with his littermate, left behind by the sort of people who shouldn’t have pets.
That’s when [...]
Jan. 8 Named International Blog My Trail Day
Alright, bike bloggers: I’m making a decision, and I hope you’ll join me in making this happen.
I do hereby proclaim Jan. 8, 2010 to be International Blog My Trail DaySM. Here’s the idea – I want every single mountain bike-loving blogger to post about their favorite local trail. I want to hear about all the [...]
Networking with Other Bloggers at SMC Phoenix
Last night, I attended a Social Media Club Phoenix event. It as all about blogging and bloggers, with a panel of four bloggers of various stripes. Two were tech bloggers, one was a professional lifestyle blogger and the last was a guy who just posts his thoughts when they occur to him. The last guy, [...]
How Specialized Can Build its Brand with the Trail Crew
You might remember that, awhile back, I applied to get on the Specialized Trail Crew. I guess Specialized already picked the crew, and now they are trying to figure out how to evolve the Trail Crew for its next incarnation. I have some ideas, some of which might seem bare-knuckled. Check ‘em out.
1. I know [...]
Thoughts on the Demise of National Geo Adventure
After more than 10 years, National Geographic Adventure is going to stop publishing.
As an adventurous sort of cat, how should I feel about this? The truth is, aside for the people losing their jobs, I just don’t really care. I picked up many editions of the magazine whenever I’d spy something interesting on the cover. [...]
Wandering Justin Elsewhere on the Web
So, sometimes I write a little something that doesn’t quite fit the whole Wanderingjustin.com vibe. Every once in awhile, I’ll collect some link to such stuff and post links and a quick description here. Here’s my first batch for you!
1. These Four Words are Making Your Blog Boring – A lazy blog title can kill [...]
