Archive for May, 2015

You won’t believe how much fresh fruit we pulled off our land today.  Have a watch and check out the fruity goodness, plus hear me ramble on about how eating fresh foods will help you Love Life on and off the Bike.
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Thanks to safer cycle routes, there are millions of cyclists on the roads, and those numbers are increasing. More and more people are choosing to make the swap from cars to bikes, helping to save the environment and cut emissions while staying fit and keeping in shape. For new cyclists, cycling can be somewhat...
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Sometimes it feels as though we aren’t making much progress with our training.  If you train day after day, and don’t immediately see HUGE gains, it can be somewhat discouraging. That is sort of how my 2015 road racing season has been thus far.  I have been trying to transition from the women’s cat...
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Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for many kids. It gives them a new level of independence, and it’s the perfect toy to enjoy outdoors. Also, in this day and age, when parents often worry about their children spending too much time on computers, cycling can be a great way...
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It seems about time for another smoothie recipe, don’t you think? This week, it’s all about a great combination of ingredients that promote glycogen and muscle recovery with extra boosts for joint and muscle pain. What’s more, it may just be my favorite smoothie ever. As a smoothie connoisseur, that’s sayin’ something. It’s delicious…I think the combo...
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Okay, so we just moved into the Loving the Bike farmhouse and have officially become Caribbean farmers.  New house, 2 acres of amazing lush land, and a river to check out…..yes, there is a bunch of exciting things to explore. Discovering new things, having fun with exploring, and the spirit of adventure all make...
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Regular cycling is one of the best forms of exercise available.  It is low-impact, meaning it’s easy on the joints, and it’s also a great way to burn calories. Someone who weighs 175 pounds can burn around 650 calories with an hour’s riding.  It’s little wonder then that a rising number of people are...
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I look at those kids who at the age of four know exactly what they want to be when they grow up.  I never was one of those kids.  At least I can’t remember knowing, or ever being told about my childhood pledge of future occupation.  One thing I do remember saying (or at...
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