Mountain biking at night used to give me the willies. But I’m so over that – I’ve fully given myself to the Dark Side. Here’s why.
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News Roundup: Pump Track to Open, Turn Exercise into Funds for Charity
There’s been some interesting mountain bike news here in Arizona. First of all, the state’s first pump track on public land is scheduled to open in late August. That’s huge – it’s a nice bit of cooperation between McDowell Mountain Regional Park and volunteers. And mountain bikers can turn mileage into money for their favorite charity. It’s because of a social network that tracks mileage and matches riders with companies that will shell out for a cause when they hit the trails
How Visiting Family is Ruining America
Traveling to visit family deprives Americans, with their meager vacation time, of the chance to go abroad. Here’s why you need to say “no!” to visiting your family so you can visit other countries.
Preview Discovery Channel’s “Dual Survival” Show
Get a preview of the new Discovery Channel show “Dual Survival,” which features two survival experts with vastly different styles struggling to survive in the toughest conditions.
Not Every Arizonan is Behind Anti-Immigration Bill
People are howling to boycott Arizona. Are they right? No: They need to focus their anger where it belongs – on the grandstanding legislators who passed SB1070.
Taste of Tops Ups the Ante for Craft Brew
Late in 2009, Taste of Tops opened in Tempe attached to the venerable Tops Liquor. Despite being close to Arizona State University, this really isn’t a place to pick up a 24-pack of frat boy swill. It’s a place for for hardcore brew fans to find stuff to hit the taste buds hard.
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Four Ways to Better Endure the Airport
I’ve mentioned more than once in this blog that I actually like airports. I’d like them even more if a few things changed. And I’ll bet you would, too. Here are a few things I do to make my airport experience a little better. Try doing the same. Betcha these tip will work for you.
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9 Things to Know about Visiting Breckenridge, Colo.
My wife and I got our usual winter skiing itch. Over the past few years, we’ve left Arizona to check out Park City, Utah, and the Tahoe area. This time, we headed to Colorado; we hung our helmets for a few nights in Breckenridge, skiing there and at the nearby Copper Mountain resort. Here’s a [...]
“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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