First off, this post is not intended for any of you racing cyclists out there. But all other road cyclists wanting to increase their average speed……have a read. When it comes to going faster on your bike, little tweaks in your style and technique can totally increase your speed. Of course things like your bike, wheels,...
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Last week a good buddy of mine said to me…“If you’re as busy as you say you are, how can you get out there for all those long rides?”. “Priorities, my friend”, was my simple reply. In essence there are only three main ingredients that fill my days….Family, Cycling, and Work. If I’m good with...
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I’m not always ahead of the curve, but I really do feel that live streaming is the next cool thing to take over the social world as we know it. Meerkat and Periscope have been going head to head to determine which will be the king of this new platform, and because my man...
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It’s officially grilling season, right? While I’m sure that many of you have been using your grill year round, I’m talking about the official season, when you don’t have to put on gloves and a beanie just to take a peek at your dinner. A few years ago, when my oven died, I (mostly...
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In this edition of Loving the Bike TV, I’m taking two popular reasons for riding a bike and relating them to living a life. Have a watch and then take a minute to clear your head and think about how you’re spending your days.
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Back around 2005, I felt like I had gotten myself into the groove of being a road biker and I started to venture out on longer and longer rides. This was around the time I was living in Austin, Texas and with great cycling roads and the aura of cycling glory oozing all around...
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Whatever it is, you’re either climbing up or down the ladder. Simple as that. But the good news is that if you’re descending from where you really want to be going, all you have to do is climb one rung in the opposite direction and you’re back moving in the right direction. Okay, so...
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Grocery shopping ain’t for the weak, that’s for sure. Good thing you’ve been on your bike training. In every direction, you’ve got thousands of products screaming at you for your attention and your money. According to The Food Marketing Institute, there were literally 43,844 items in an average modern-day grocery store in 2013. Let...
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I know there are at least some of you debating taking part in one of those group/charity type rides this year. No need to feel intimidated by it or convince yourself that you’re not ready. I’m here to tell you to go ahead and just do it. Have a watch, then proceed to action....
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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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