The 2013 cycling season is upon us, pretty much wherever you live. Depending on where your location, each year there may be a period of time where you’re not able to ride outside…and when Spring arrives you’re ready to bust out and hit the road. The time is now. Wait a minute. Did you promise yourself...
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Archive for April, 2013
It’s Not Too Late to Strengthen Up
Loving the BITE: The Wrong Kind of Fat
Whether you realize it or not, you’re surrounded. It’s in you, in your fridge, in your pantry, in your foods. While small amounts are okay, large amounts are the enemy. It’s the wrong kind of fat. It promotes inflammation and blocks anti-inflammatory fats. It’s chronic inflammation has negative effects on your health, your cycling...
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Vote For Your Favorite Cycling Butt
No, this is not a joke. No, we have not been hacked. Yes, we are asking you to vote for your favorite piece of cycling ass. A couple weeks ago, we invited you all to submit a photo of you (or one of your riding buddies) wearing cycling gear…..but we wanted to photo to focus...
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Lola’s Journey
7 amateur cyclists are taking part in a mammoth challenge for one special little girl with cerebral palsy Today marks day 2 of a charity cycle ride from Edinburgh in Scotland to Dover in the south east of England – around 500 miles of riding in just 5 days! The ride is to raise funds for Lola...
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#30daysofbiking and #30daysofgoodness Has Begun
Today is the official start of #30daysofbiking 2013….and for many it will be the beginning of a love for cycling. Not often does something come along for the sole purpose of creating goodness. When @patiomensch and @zachamon, launched things on April 1, 2010 I knew right away that this was going to be something good. I...
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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.
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