It used to be that carbs were promoted as the best post-exercise thing to take in….but recently research has shown that combining protein with carbohydrates in the couple hours following exercise is best.  I’m a big believer in this one.  The reason is because this combination nearly doubles your insulin response which means more...
Read more »

Disclosure: When I wrote this post, I had absolutely no affiliation with Progressive (the makers of VegeGreens).  I simply liked their product and wanted everyone to know how I felt.  As always, the Loving the Bike reviews is totally and completely a 100% honest review. Anyway, after the post went out Progressive found out...
Read more »

Pro, novice, mountain, road….whatever type of rider you are….what I feel matters most is the love for the bike.  I’m happy to share with you a group who definitely has that love. It’s amazing what can come out of a simple connection on Facebook.  Well, maybe it wasn’t exactly that simple.  I’ve been resisting...
Read more »

Read labels carefully as products are often made to deceive you.  One such example is thinking that all brown grain products are whole grain products.  Brown dyes and additives can give foods the appearance of whole grain.  Check it out to make sure it’s actually whole grain….unless you like brown dye.  They recommend to...
Read more »

So you might not think there is a connection to cycling with this one….but by the time I’m done with my story on falafel, I will get to the part where it has aided in making me a stronger and healthier cyclist.  I’m not quite a full out vegetarian just yet….but I’m getting there....
Read more »

As you know, at the top of each month we like to feature stories and memories of why people are loving the bike.  Please take a look at our May lovers…..feel free to submit yours to us at any time (Don’t be shy – Send them here). Louise Neal – Darlington, UK “I am...
Read more »

As one of the new kids on the blogging block, we have been slowly getting to know exactly who we are and what we stand for. It’s quite apparent now that Loving the  Bike is about promoting, enjoying, and loving all and everything there is about the bike.  We share our own views of...
Read more »

Dehydration can negatively impact your cycling or athletic performance. Over-hydrating can also do the same to your performance.   No more than about 80ml (about 1/3 of a cup) of water or diluted sport drink should be chugged back over a 10-20 minute time period throughout your ride or race.
Read more »

I wonder what today’s cycling races would look like if riders were still using those bone shaker steel wheels from the 1800’s?  Not a pretty site now is it?  Well, lucky for us the bicycle wheel has continuously improved, and improved further in order to provide us with speed, comfort, and better performance. Loving the...
Read more »

It was the proudest cycling moment I’ve ever had, and it didn’t even involve my bike. The day was April 22, 2010… the moment you became a cyclist. You are only 4 years old, and already part of a magnificent community. A population of riders who’s lives are better, because they ride a bike...
Read more »

April 22 has been a day that I’ve made a point of recognizing for at least the past 18 years or so. Also known as Earth Day, I’ve made it a day that I do my best to honor the earth.  With this year being the first Earth Day with Loving the Bike, I...
Read more »

It is no surprise that I’m a huge fan of the Vogel family from www.familyonbikes.org….the amazing family in the process of cycling from Alaska to the furthest tip of Argentina. They’ve been at it for about two years and currently located just outside of Lima, Peru. But these guys are just one of the incredible...
Read more »