Don’t you just love a hot new cycling jersey? It’s even better when it’s got custom graphics to show off your new bicycle café. I must say that I’m wildly impressed by the crew over at Ascend Sportswear and the jersey they designed for Mocha Spoke. It all started with an e-mail from Ascend’s President,...
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Recently our kids were given a book called, “How Full is Your Bucket” and it’s one of those that teaches some incredible life lessons….all this book needed was the main character to be riding his bike and it would be totally awesome. Okay, so Felix (the main character) is taught by his Grandpa about...
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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...
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The 2013 Tour de France is just around the corner, and this guest post from Mark at Ladbrokes provides a first look at who’s favored to win the 100th edition of this grand tour. The Tour de France: the biggest race in cycling It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the sporting calendar and...
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Whether you’re a road cyclist or mountain biker, there are several different types of route types you can take when going for a ride….what type do you like best? I’m primarily a road cyclist, and my preferred type of ride is one that takes me on a loop from home and back. When...
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Coffee Before You Ride Question: I love coffee and have managed to cut back from 4 cups per day to just 1 cup every morning over the last 6 months. If I’m going on a long ride that begins in the morning, is it still okay to drink my coffee before I go? Kelli’s...
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We get a lot of questions about coconut oil and why we recommend it in so many of our Loving the BITE recipes. Well, Kelli explains it all in this video for all of you: If you have any more question on Coconut Oil or how to use it, just let us know. Please...
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The winners in our Hottest Piece of Cycling Ass Photo Contest have been determined. Yes, this one was just a little controversial…but also a lot of fun. Good job to all of you who submitted your butt photos….it takes a lot of guts to do that. The voting round finished on Friday night and...
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I may not be an extreme mountain biker like some of you out there, but lately I’ve been feeling like a mountain bike pioneer….and making it happen on the Grenada off-road trails. On my tropical island of Grenada, there are not too many mountain bikers around…heck, there’s not that many cyclists in general. There...
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Grenada was host of a most successful triathlon once again this past weekend. Yes, it’s the Tri de Spice triathlon and it just happens to be put on and organized by my Mocha Spoke business partner, Marc DeCaul. I’ve heard many times how this is the best run event on the island, and now after...
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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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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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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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