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What? @lovingthebike Got Instagrammed?

July 8, 2014
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What?  @lovingthebike Got Instagrammed?

I may have people calling me a social media maverick, but I’m definitely not well-rounded like a lot of the social marketing guru’s out there.  The main reason is because I refuse to join the smart phone revolution.  Yeah, that’s right…..I don’t (and don’t intend to) own anything other than a simple pay as you go...
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Will Electroluminescence Make its Way to Bicycles?

July 7, 2014
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Will Electroluminescence Make its Way to Bicycles?

What’s the next coolest thing to enter the cycling industry?  Well, I’ve got my money on something called LimiLor designed by Darkside Scientific.  Darkside is a research and development company that specializes in electroluminescent technology……and what they’ve created is very awesome. What if you could illuminate your bike frame with just the flick of...
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Your Own Personal Tour de France with @cycling360

July 4, 2014
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Your Own Personal Tour de France with @cycling360

For those of you who don’t know, I’m the co-host of the Cycling 360 Podcast.  Today we launched  a cool Tour de France challenge for our listeners to take part in and I wanted to share it with you guys as well. It’s the time of year where cyclists and also a lot of...
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Independence Day

July 4, 2014
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Independence Day

I read hundreds of news stories every week. Although I don’t remember everything, there are times when something sticks with me long after I finish reading and sparks memories or thoughts beyond what’s on the page. July 2, 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act, which ended segregation...
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Loving the BITE: My Mid-Summer Grilling Tradition

July 3, 2014
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I’m starting a mid-summer, 4th of July Loving the Bite tradition. Grilling. Burgers. Delicious & Healthy Toppings.  Seems like it ought to take off. We started last year with 5 amazing toppings for grilled meat and burgers.  This year, I’ll dig into the Loving the Bite archives for 3 more.  If you’re hosting a party...
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Loving the Bike TV: Why Be Serious?

July 2, 2014
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I love doing these short little videos about Loving Life on and off the Bike.  In this episode I was uncharacteristically intimidated into cutting the ending short.  As I was recording, there was a group of people walking towards me and they totally threw me off.  I wanted to wrap it up before they...
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Goodfluence Bicycle Tour – Week 4

July 1, 2014
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Goodfluence Bicycle Tour – Week 4

It’s been a huge week for Rob Greenfield, and his Goodfluence bicycle tour across the United States continues to roll along.  In addition to spreading goodness everywhere he goes, Rob’s also been putting up some big miles.  He has already set a personal record for longest ride in one day, but last week he...
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Sugar Alternatives for Energy and Hydration

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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