So you are hardcore enough to brave the elements this winter and ride to work. Good for you! It’s so much more difficult to motivate yourself to ride in the morning when you know that Mother Nature is not going to gently embrace you with a thousand warm kisses of the sunrise. No instead,...
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In October we kicked off our monthly mountain bike feature with a rockstar post by Greg from Singletracks, and he told us all about his top 3 mountain bike tips. Then in November he told gave us 3 reasons why winter in mtb season. Greg will be back with another post later this month,...
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It is pretty easy to get up in the morning, grab a cup-a-joe and hop on the bike to ride to work…when it’s warm out. However, cold weather presents an entirely new group of challenges. It seems like the colder it gets, the harder it is for me to just get out of bed,...
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Readers in the US might be interested to learn that here in Britain we’re taking a leaf out of your book – and carrying out a trial run of traffic lights designed especially for cyclists. The scheme has been launched after the government looked overseas for solutions to counter increasingly grim cycling accident statistics...
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I love to ride my bike. I can say that most of the time my train of thought eventually leads back to some aspect of cycling. I started commuting by bike as part of a fitness goal. I’ll never forget the feeling I had the first time I rode my first commute to work...
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Join me in reading the story of participating in a first ever road race, by our Loving the Bike teammate Aaron Madrid. We’ve posted the story of Aaron’s experience in his first ever Century Ride, but now it’s time to share his beautiful insight into what it’s like to race for the first time...
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It’s been a while since we have talked commuting gear in this little series so I thought it was time for an update. It seems like there isn’t a day that goes by that some new and exciting piece of equipment that you simply must have is introduced to the market. I blame Fancy...
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Several months ago I decided to use some of the old bike parts in my garage to try to assemble my own fixed gear bike. For those that don’t know, fixed gear bikes are not just for people with mustaches. Fixed gear bikes actually started out as track bikes before slowly becoming the universal...
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Loving the Commute Series by Aaron Madrid I have a secret to tell… I want to be a racer. In fact, this fall I plan on competing in my first race at the Mass Ave Crit in Indianapolis. I have some friends that are coaches, and hope to take advantage of their services some...
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In light of recent tragic cycling events, this post is going to have a slightly different tone. This post is aimed at the bike commuter and those of you driving your cars. Unfortunately, I know that most of those who will read this spend much of their time on the bike and already know...
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We’re back with another segment in our “Loving the Commute” series by my man, Aaron Madrid. Commuting by bike is such a great segment of the cycling industry and we’re so happy with the response we’ve been getting from all of you so far in editions 1 through 4. I’m pleased to announce that...
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Loving the Bike will periodically be doing cycling related product reviews. Continue to check back with us for future reviews, and contact us if there is a specific product that you’d like our opinion on. Most reviews will be on supplements and nutrition products because they interest us and we feel we can provide...
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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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