Generally speaking, Caribbean countries are quite small when compared to the rest of the world. This may be true, but it also depends on how you look at it. Sure, the main island road that takes you around the perimeter of Grenada is less than 100 kms in distance, but this is very deceiving. Especially when...
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Cruise ship season has begun. If you’re going on one this year and you’d like to incorporate some cycling into your stops at port, here’s a money saving tip for you. Be sure to get out there Loving the Bike on your cruise, and if you’ll be stopping in Grenada be sure to let...
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I’ve been riding a road bike for about ten years now, but it wasn’t until moving to Grenada that I’ve totally felt eaten up by the road and related conditions. Yeah, I’ve cycled in many different parts of the world and experienced a few issues along the way. But here in Grenada, my bike,...
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The bridge to Hog Island in Grenada is truly a place that you can only get to by bike or walking….and who wants to walk when you can take a bike? In this edition of Grenada by Bike, I venture out to this hidden location on the South-East coast and take a quick video from the...
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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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I remembered to grab my video camera before taking off for a ride, and this time I stop in at Mocha Spoke for another segment in our “Grenada by Bike” feature. Please excuse the fact that I cut off the top of my head once again in the video. I either need to practice...
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The word “Suffering” seems to be in the vocabulary of most cyclists, and generally seems to fit our sport quite well. Heck, the guys over at The Sufferfest have even created the Tour of Sufferlandria for cyclists to join in the suffering from their pain cave. I’ve totally bought into the term and find...
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What’s your cycling kit washing routine? I thought I’d give you a quick behind the scenes look at what I do here in Grenada. Here’s my old school kit washing video with all the details.
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What is it about coffee and bicycles that makes them go so nicely together? I’m not sure who first came up with the idea of a bicycle cafe, but coffee being served in bike shops dates back to quite a long time ago. The first official bicycle cafe that I heard of was “Look...
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Attention all Triathletes: Take part in this one week triathlon camp held in Grenada, West Indies this March. It will give you quality training time just prior to your full season getting started, and you’ll cap off the week by competing in the Grenada Tri de Spice Triathlon. Oh, and when you’re not training...
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Here’s another edition of our Grenada By Bike feature in which we highlight a different aspect of Grenada as seen from a bicycle. This time around I stopped just West of the capital city of St. George’s to capture a cruise ship in at port. It’s said that the cruise ship industry injects nearly $2...
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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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