A few weeks ago I talked about setting out on a ride with the mission of taking back a lost KOM on Strava. Yeah, I’ve recently become a Stravaholic along with several other cyclists. Well, the last time I wasn’t successful in my mission….but this time it’s a different story. Yesterday I got a...
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Archive for August 6th, 2014
Strava Attack Part II
Lock Your Nuts: Bike Wheel Theft Solution
A group of students from University of Southern California (USC) have what they feel is the answer to bike wheel theft. By racking their educated brains and “thinking like a thief”, they created the patent pending Nutlock design to help with the all too familiar problem many cyclists face. Today, the Nutlock crew launches their Kickstarter...
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Loving the Bike TV: Just Go
You won’t know if you don’t go. That’s basically the answer our adventurous Loving the Bike family has taken when making our massive moves around the world. Yeah, we’ve moved to several locations that were all totally new to us without overly researching things or knowing exactly what we were getting into. I might...
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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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