 
							
					
															
					
					 by Doug | Oct 29, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
There’s a sweet spot where technology, comfort, and design intersect, and the Cycrown Roma hits right in the middle. It feels more like a finely tuned machine than just a gadget. It’s just as stable on pavement as on gravel or grass, and it does so without the...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Doug | Sep 13, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
An electric fall road trip through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York’s Finger Lakes (All photos ©Doug Bardwell/Bardwell Photography) First Impressions I’ve test-driven plenty of cars, but the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Rally is something different. The moment I...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Doug | Aug 31, 2025 | Travel
With the coming fall colors – this would be an ideal time to experience all the in-park accommodations and attractions. All photos by Doug Bardwell | BardwellPhotography.com Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is more than just a road. It stands as a...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Doug | Aug 20, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Looking for gift ideas for Back-To-School, Off-To-College, or fall birthdays? We’ve got some unique ideas. Stop back often, as this listing will be updated periodically until Christmas time. Current as of 8-20-25. Cycrown CycVerve Fat Tire eBike The CycVerve is...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Doug | Aug 20, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
I’ve enjoyed riding e-Bikes since they first came out. But, until I rode the Cycrown CycVerve I was always concerned about hills. That’s where you need the additional power to assist you, and that’s where typical e-bikes let you down. Not with the...