And the winners are…… We’re so pleased to bring you the 2010 winners of the Crank Listed Honors – The World’s best cycling blogs. It’s been a bit of a process, but the time has come to unveil who you have chosen as the top dogs for this year. Yeah, I ramble on for...
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Archive for June, 2010
Cycling Blog Top Dogs
Bodybuilding + Wakeboarding = Cyclist
Prior to my love and passion for cycling, I really only had two other sports growing up that provided a similar feeling. Although cycling has always been a part of my life, there was about a 12 year chunk where my focus was wakeboard, waterski, and hit the gym. For the past 8 years...
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Better Man….Better Dad….Better Cyclist
With just under two weeks until Father’s Day, time is running short on finding something for that cycling dad in your life. I’m a dad, right…so I know there is never a shortage of great cycling gift ideas. This year, I actually couldn’t wait for father’s day and bought myself a gift back in...
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Nutrition Tip June 5 2010
Add lots of cruciferous vegetables (kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, and more) to your diet. Do it. These phytonutrients have been shown to do amazing things for your body including the stimulation of enzymes that help the liver remove carcinogens and other toxins. They’ve also been shown to deactivate the metabolite that promotes tumor...
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Cycling Gypsy
My gypsy lifestyle has provided me and my family with a lot of different places to call home. Over the past eight years, we’ve lived in four different countries with a duration ranging from two months to three years in any one location. This lifestyle has meant that my 11 year old daughter has...
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Look Who’s Loving the Bike – June
As you know, at the top of each month we like to feature the amazing stories and memories of why people are loving the bike. Please take a look at what our June lovers have to say. We’d love to hear from you as well….feel free to submit your “Look Who’s Loving the Bike”...
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Sugar Alternatives for Energy and Hydration
Question: I am using the homebrew sugar formulations (sometimes added to green tea). I am also trying to wean myself off 1/2 dose adrenalean ”lip tonic delivery system” (biorhythm brand- caffeine, hoodia g, synephrine, yohimbe) capsule for energy.
My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.
Answer:
Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out. Have you tried either of these? Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.
Please send us your questions for our Expert Sports Nutritionist, Kelli Jennings to “Ask the Sports Nutritionist“. Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition. For more information go to www.apexnutritionllc.com.
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