A Day in the Life of a SS

12
Oct
2011
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A few weeks back I posted about Leigh Brandt and explained how she has now become a road cyclist.  My friend @bikerly shot back and said that he’d much prefer to see some Fixed Gear eye candy…..so this one’s for him, sort of.  Instead of a bunch of fixie shots, today we have a photo post capturing the day in the life of a Single Speed bike (as shot by Justin Moore).

These are some beautiful pictures and I hope all of you enjoy them.  If so, you can thank @bikerly for putting on the pressure.

Justin Moore is a native of San Antonio, TX and since 2006 has accumulated over 12,000 miles and more than a 1,000 hours of bicycle riding. Justin is a certified League Cycling Instructor who teaches bicycle safety classes that are part of the nationally recognized Smart Cycling program. As an instructor for the League of American Bicyclists, he teaches cyclists how to use their bicycles for fun, transportation and fitness. As a feverish cycling advocate, he frequently attends meetings with city, county and state officials to help promote cycling education and to promote investments in bicycling infrastructure. Justin is an instrument-rated private pilot and has been a professional photographer just over a decade.  For more of Justin’s photos and to read his blog, please visit him at www.bikegurus.com.

“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.” – Ernest Hemingway

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  • http://twitter.com/myrnacgmibus Myrna CG Mibus

    Ah, Beautiful! 

  • http://www.reasons2ride.com/ Joel Phillips

    Nice pics, nice bike.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kelli-Myers-Jennings/571783190 Kelli Myers Jennings

    Love the photos.  And, love riding my SS.  Calms my mind to ride something so simple. :)

    • http://lovingthebike.com Darryl is Loving the Bike

      Simplicity can be so awesome and beautiful, can’t it?  In bikes, and in life.

  • Cycling For Beginners

    Nice Trek Soho S!  I’ve got one in white, and it’s so much fun to ride I find myself grabbing it more often than my (much more expensive) road bike.

    • http://lovingthebike.com Darryl is Loving the Bike

      I’d like to have one as well.  Thanks for checking it out.

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What’s the best fuel for an early morning ride?

Question: Out of habit, I’ve always eaten cereal (granola) before my morning ride.  For the last several weeks, I’ve been riding at 6am to avoid the heat, and eating at 5:30 am.  I haven’t had any stomach issues, but I am not sure that this is the best pre-ride meal strategy. My legs have felt heavy since starting to ride earlier.  My rides are 1.5-2 hours.  Should I eat less, something different, or nothing at all?  What do you think?

Kelli’s Answer: I think your pre-ride fuel strategy can be improved.  The issue with eating a moderately high fiber breakfast within 30 minutes of beginning a ride is that it will likely take too long to digest, absorb, and metabolize to provide any energy to your muscles at all.  And, what’s more, if the meal is setting in your stomach, you are increasing your risk of stomach cramps (but it sounds like you’ve been okay here) and a reduced bloodflow to your legs since your body is working at digesting.

Although many athletes feel like they need a full breakfast before a morning ride, I think you’ll have better result with less food, and ones that you can eat quickly and metabolize faster.

My first choice would be 2 Tablespoons organic honey + 0.5 – 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil (all straight off the spoon).  Why? These are fast-acting, quick-metabolizing energy foods.  The honey provides moderately fast carbs that act similarly to maltodextrin (moderately fast and longer lasting than glucose), natural enzymes to improve digestion, and antioxidants.  The organic coconut oil provides fast-acting medium chain triglycerides which are used directly by the mitochondria of cells (energy producers) without the need for bile or slow digestion.

Another option would be a sports food with a moderate amount of protein – something like a Clif bar. Or, a smoothie with 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 Tbsp honey, and water.  These foods will also digest quickly and provide energy during your ride.

And, don’t forget about 8 oz. of fluid.

During your ride, especially if high intensity and over 60 minutes, or moderate intensity and over 90 minutes, you’ll still need during-ride fuel as well.  With all rides in heat, you’ll want fluids and lytes!

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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