I’m in no way trying to promote reckless cycling in any way, but I wanted to get a feel for how all of you label your riding. Are you conservative, reckless, adventurous, scared? What kind of adjective would you use for yourself? I sat down for a minute to think of what word first...
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Berlin is the kind of city where you will find something surprising around every corner: from peaceful green spaces to important historical landmarks to cool-kid haunts. The best way to see the most that Berlin has to offer is by hiring out a bike and cycling around the city! As every seven in ten...
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Okay, so I love being in my element in everything I do. Sure, I may seem like I’m an extrovert….but it’s only when I’m in a situation where I feel totally at home and comfortable. I’m all about my element and do all I can to stay right there in it as much as...
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There are those of us who ride bikes, those who race, and those that commute by bicycle or use it for countless other reasons. Some are on road bikes, some on BMX, fixie, mountain, urban, tandem, or one of the many other varieties. However you slice it up, however you ride….you’re a cyclist, Right?...
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I can honestly still remember the very first time I ever made a purchase in a store all by myself. I was nervous, anxious, and shy. Upon paying for the item, I quickly asked the lady checking me out if I could get a bag. Her response stays with me to this day…..”Didn’t your...
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A while back, we did a Cycling 360 podcast about what we would tell our younger self when just getting started with road cycling, and I thought it would be cool to come up with the same sort of advice for Loving Life off the Bike as well. In this edition of Loving the...
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If finding the time were not an issue, we’d all ride 500 miles a week…right? Unfortunately, most of us have to squeeze in our rides between work, family, and other commitments we have in our lives. I am fortunate to get out for quite a few miles each week…..but it’s funny, the more I...
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I don’t hide the fact that I find the “throwaway” culture of North America totally disgusting. Yeah, we’re a society of buy all we can, and toss out anything that isn’t the latest and greatest. We’re consumed by stuff, and by having more of it. You just have to look at the increasing number...
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It totally blows my mind to think that in less than 3 years our family has arrived in a foreign Caribbean country, opened a business, bought a farm, and lived out many of our biggest goals. My good buddy from the Goats on the Road lifestyle travel website captured some fun moments of my...
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If you live in a climate that includes a definite drop in temperatures in the fall….this giveaway is for you. Yeah, although it still might be hot and sunny…..you can still get your base layers prepared for when things take a sudden drop. Our friends over at SubSports have supplied a $75 gift code for...
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If you’re a solo ride like I am, you spend a whole lot of time on your bike each week all alone with your thoughts. Yeah, that is an incredible amount of time to be one on one with what’s floating around in your brain. Especially if you have a wildly insane brain like mine. Yeah,...
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Getting fit doesn’t need to be a chore, especially when you can do it on a bike. Getting fit on a bike can be a lot of fun, and you won’t need another piece of equipment to help! How can you get fit on your bike? Use these top tips to help you: Do...
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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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