There is a word in the English language so precious it can only be used in special sentences. It can only be uttered when describing the world’s most valuable things. Most of the time, only used for a period of one’s life. A word, where if used to depict human nature, would result in...
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It’s not the first time I’ve mentioned that our Loving the Bike birthday falls on the same day as that of Bob Marley. I swear I never intentionally launched this site to coincide with him. But here I am celebrating four years of Loving the Bike along with my man, Bob, who would have...
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No matter how hard I plan on pushing things, I’m able to knock out a ride of 30 miles or less without thinking about it too much. I don’t do any additional preparation, don’t bring extra water, and don’t use any hydration tabs, gels, bloks, or anything else. But, when I go over that...
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A couple of weeks ago I was thinking about past discussions I’ve had regarding the latest and greatest cycling gear. I was all fired up and had written a line to sum up my thoughts: “who the *bleep* needs the latest and greatest. Just go ride.” Darryl wrote a post about “must have” cycling...
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For over three years now, I’ve been sending out a Make it Happen post each Monday…..and what I’ve always thought I was doing was sending out positive, inspiring pieces of writing mixed in with my own thoughts of the world. Basically I’ve been pumping out self-improvement messages just like many of today’s best sellers and...
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We’ve come to the end of our 31 Day Do Good Challenge. I’d like to personally congratulate all of you who’ve stuck with this each and every day this month. All of us are better for it. So what’s in store for the very last Do Good task? Well, Rob has chosen for me...
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Just a couple days left in our 31 Day Do Good Challenge. Whew, it’s been some month huh? Well, the coolest thing about it is seeing all the good that has been created. If you’d like to leave a personal message for Rob Greenfield you can do that in the comments section below. Our...
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When it comes to cycling equipment, what do you feel is the bare minimum that every cyclist must have? With all that is available out there, it’s so easy to get caught up and over-stock yourself with things you don’t end up using…..or not benefiting from. So where do you draw the line? It’s...
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If you followed Rob Greenfield’s ride for sustainability last summer, you would have seen the extreme side of water conservation. During his 104 days of cycling across the United States, Rob used just 160 gallons of water…the average American uses 80 to 100 gallons per day. So where did the 160 gallons of water...
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I have this problem, a decision problem. You see, when I decide to go out for a ride, it’s often not the first time I’ve decided it. I usually have an internal argument on whether I should and want to ride that goes on for awhile, sometimes until it’s too late, and the decisions...
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Today’s Do Good Challenge is actually something I try to do myself as often as possible. I think many of you are doing great at this one already, but more of a good thing is totally okay. For Day 28, Rob wants us to tap into you social media for goodness. Day 28:...
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The lake was glass calm. The kind of calm that makes me re-live the Summer of 1990 all over again. Skiing every day. Brown leather skin. A calming of my own going on inside me. We drove up to the lookout tower so we could not only see the lake, but the other 4000...
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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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