After the recent article here at LovingTheBike regarding the cleaning of your cycle helmet, I realised that I’d had my one and only bike helmet for about 5 years and maybe I was due for an upgrade. I used lots of reasons in my head to justify a new helmet but essentially it was...
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The logo you see above should do one of two things to you when you see it. It will either fill you with intrigue and excitement about what you have been missing out on and are about to experience, in which case I envy you dear reader… or it will fill you with a...
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Yes, cold weather cycling clothing is necessary even in Texas…especially if you dislike being chilly as much as I do. You’d think that a guy like me who’s from Canada would find even the coldest temperatures in Austin to be balmy sun tanning weather, but that’s exactly why I’m here and not there. I am the biggest...
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No, I didn’t forget the c’s in the title to today’s post…..this one is all about two secret weapons I always take with me on certain rides. Yep, I’m talking Clif Bar Shot Roks and Shot Bloks today…..plus we have a nice little giveaway for you as well (see bottom of post for details)....
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I don’t often highly recommend things to people (well okay, I do recommend cycling). But this is one thing that I honestly feel will improve your life and your cycling. - Darryl It’s not very often that I come across something that really makes me want to promote the heck out of it. One...
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We’re doing something a little bit differently for today’s Loving the BITE. Thursday’s are usually the day that our resident sports nutritionist, Kelli, provides you with another one of her fantastically healthy recipes along with the details on why it is good for you. But today I’m going to post a review about the...
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If you’ve seen the Ride the Divide DVD or simply read the review we posted about it, and like what you saw….get ready for more incredible videos from these guys in the future. Mike Dion and Hunter Weeks, producers of Ride The Divide are following up on the success of this video with two more releases...
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As I’ve been known to say in the past….“My Momma tells me I was born with a pair of sunglasses on my face”. Yep, I honestly can’t remember too many days in my life when I wasn’t sporting a pair while cycling or doing anything else outside. So you just have to know that...
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I came across Beanitos due to the fact that my friend @BeanitosApril works over there. She gave my family some samples and we felt they were one super awesome healthy (ish) snack. So to find out exactly how good and healthy they actually were, I had April send some to our Loving the Bike...
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My cycling librarian friend, Krissy is here today to talk about a cycling movie called Ride the Divide. This is the first one she’s reviewing for us and Krissy will be back again in the future to let us know her opinion on other cycling movies as well. Krissy is a Library Director who...
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It seems like all of a sudden I have a whole whack of things to review, so today is going to be a mish mash of various products from the world of cycling. Clif Bar – CLIF SHOT I’ve just recently become an Ambassador for ClifBar and I’m pretty stoked about this….so I’m sure...
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Yeah, I know that line has probably been way overdone, but I just couldn’t resist using it for the title of today’s post….and for good reason. Not only am I going to tell you about the hot new pair of Pearl Izumi Road Race shoes I just got, but my Daughter Kassi is also...
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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.
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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