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Isaac Manning on Loving His Bike and Saving Lives

October 13, 2017
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Isaac Manning on Loving His Bike and Saving Lives

Isaac Manning on Loving His Bike and Saving Lives By Terri Stearman and Candice Holdorf Isaac Manning credits cycling with saving his life, and he’s now using his love of the bike to save others. Mr. Manning was initially a runner—a sport that kept him healthy both mentally and physically for 15 years. “Endorphins...
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Second Hand Bicycle: Everything You Need To Bring Them Back To Life

October 26, 2016
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Second Hand Bicycle: Everything You Need To Bring Them Back To Life

It might seem strange to think about cycling, being out on your bike and getting outdoors in this climate. The weather has taken a cold turn and it feels as if the Christmas countdown has begun. But this means one thing, it is the perfect time to be spending hours in doors, in the...
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Tips and Tricks for Family Bike Rides

August 19, 2016
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Tips and Tricks for Family Bike Rides

Tips and Tricks for Family Bike Rides by Paul Denikin Bike riding is a great way to have fun, exercise and travel. As much as I want to dust off the old bike that’s been hanging around the garage and start training for cross country cycling, we’ll leave the long distances to the professionals....
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Rejjee Helps Eliminate Bike Theft

October 16, 2015
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Rejjee Helps Eliminate Bike Theft

Bike theft sucks, and I think all cyclists should work together in eliminating this from happening to our fellow riders.  The guys from rejjee.com are here to tell you about what they are doing to help eliminate the problem. This is not a paid post, we are putting it up as a community service...
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Finding Your Ideal Performance Weight

March 17, 2015
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Finding Your Ideal Performance Weight

Finding Your Ideal Performance Weight By Scott Price Ok this is the big question on everyone’s minds, what is my ideal performance weight and how do I get there? There are so many different diets out there, but what do people who actually master their ideal performance weight do?  There is a lot involved...
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3-Speed Gearbox: Alternative to Front Derailleur

January 30, 2015
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3-Speed Gearbox: Alternative to Front Derailleur

Efneo’s 3-gear front gearbox by Franciszek Migaszewski How many time have you thought, “I hate my front derailleur”?  Now it seems you have an alternative that looks great and offers some cool advantages.  Efneo has launched a campaign on Indiegogo for their 3-speed front bicycle gearbox. It’s maintenance free and shifting gears is much quicker and...
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Want To Perform Better? Understand the Performance Mind

January 23, 2015
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Want To Perform Better? Understand the Performance Mind

The last article we posted by Scott Price stirred up a lot of comments and controversy.  He’s back again with another “mind-provoking” article. The Performance Mind by Scott Price Set your intentions high. Time is ticking… Your greatest intentions are the organizing power for your entire life. If you are looking for how to...
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Nutrition and Fueling for Cycling

January 6, 2015
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Nutrition and Fueling for Cycling

Cutting through the performance nutrition crap by Scott Price Let’s look at what is going on with food and cycling. At the front of every athlete’s mind are a host of questions about nutrition, diet / body weight, fueling and recovery. Here we are going to cut through some of the confusion and give...
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Motorized Bicycles

December 16, 2014
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Motorized Bicycles

I’m going to say this right now: I feel a little blasphemous writing about motorized bicycles on Loving the Bike. Sorry Darryl, but it’s difficult to enjoy every bike ride, especially when you have a laptop in a bag on your back, it’s threatening to rain and it’s all uphill to the cafe you...
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Riding in Cambodia

December 9, 2014
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Riding in Cambodia

Last month I flew to Cambodia for some R&R and visa-related purposes. It was my first time there and so I didn’t know what to expect from the food, customs, language barriers, etc. The other countries in Asia I’ve been to were all former British colonies, so it was easy to fit right in,...
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That’s Ok.

October 28, 2014
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That’s Ok.

I haven’t seriously ridden a bike in three weeks, and that’s ok. By seriously ridden I mean riding with the intention of getting a workout, and not just trying to survive. I rode on Sunday, but wasn’t feeling well so I made it 25 miles before calling it quits. I thought about riding during...
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Loving the Bike TV: Goats on the Road Wisdom

October 15, 2014
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For this week’s episode of Loving the Bike TV, my good friends from Goats on the Road are going to tell you about their Loving Life wisdom.  I’ve really enjoyed meeting and getting to know Nick and Dariece who live their life traveling around the world and creating their own culture along the way. ...
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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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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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