You’ve all likely seen the beautiful custom bikes that Lance had created for the 2009 race season and the “It’s about the Bike Auction“, but have you seen these? A few of my friends have their very own custom Livestrong bikes that are just as unique, and wicked cool. Jon Binsted (aka @LIVESTRONGTEXAS) Bike:...
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The name #cyclenerds conjures up a few different thoughts, but as it’s founder @sarahstanley explains, the tag is intended “to get kids excited about riding a bike. Maybe girls want to trick their bike out with ribbons & baskets. Maybe its getting the whole family together and going for a ride on beach cruisers.”...
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Like everything in life, it’s a lot simpler to achieve something when you set a goal for yourself and go after it. I mentioned a simple formula for goal achievement in last week’s “Make It Happen Mondays” post: Create a goal, Get excited about it, and Make it Happen….and this week I’m here to...
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Cheese Comments: Regular cheese is going to be high-fat (saturated) no matter how you slice it. As long s you don’t overdo it, it can still be part of a healthy diet. Part-skim cheeses, like most available mozzarella, are lower in fat and calories than most cheeses. Some brands, like Kraft, have calcium-fortified cheeses...
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Have you ever heard the quote, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”? I think it was Confucius who coined that one. How about this one…“The journey of a cyclist begins with the first 40 feet”? When you set off for a ride, you’ve most likely got an idea...
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The last few weeks I’ve been neglecting breakfast and lunch in favor of dinner recipes. Well, breakfast, it’s your turn again. While I’m a fan of eggs, oats, and Greek yogurt for breakfasts, a smoothie works well, too. And, since you can always make extra batches and refrigerate (for a day) or freeze them...
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There is a whole lot to celebrate today, and I’m happy you could stop by to join in on the party. Celebrating Sweetness First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who submitted their video entry for the “Sweet” contest we ran with our good friends over at Sweet Leaf Tea. Based right here...
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We spent the first two weeks of our new Hashtag Tuesday feature giving you the origin and story of two great Twitter #’s…..thanks to my friend Joe Anthony. This week, it’s my turn and I wanted to talk about how cycling hashtags get started more than focusing on one specific tag. Hashtags are synonymous...
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I had only planned on running our “Make it Happen Mondays” feature for the month of January….but every week is a great time to Make it Happen, right? I received a whole lot of positive feedback on our Monday feature, so I’ve decided to keep on Making it Happen. One year ago yesterday, the...
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As always, at the top of each month we like to feature the amazing stories and memories of people who are loving the bike. Please take a look at what our February 2011 lovers have to say. Hey…..and we’d love to hear from you as well….feel free to submit your “Look Who’s Loving the Bike”...
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Okay, so just recently, the clothing brand Diesel teamed up with Pinarello cycling to create what they have labeled, “Only the Brave – a brand-new urban bike to ride the world’s streets”. I’ll give you some more specifics of the bike in a second…and I’ll leave it up to you to decide how cool or un-cool it...
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No matter how you pronounce it, the Tomato is a very special food. Just think of how many of your favorite dishes would simply not exist, or not be the same, without it. Pizza, chili, and salsa just to name a few. The tomato goes far beyond taste, though. It has super-nutrients that are...
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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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