The word “Ciclovia” is a Spanish term for “Bike Parkway”, but I’m calling it a bicycle celebration. Back in the early 80’s, the people of Bogata, Columbia created the idea of Ciclovia as a way to battle against the traffic congestion found in their city and to this date they still hold a 70...
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It’s time to determine the top dogs of the cycling blogs once again. This is the third time we’ve held the Crank Honors where people vote up their favorite cycling blogs and celebrate all the goodness they have to offer. I want to start off by saying that Loving the Bike simply holds these...
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If you haven’t noticed, I don’t have a lot of posts about cycling with partners or groups. I’m primarily a solo cyclist, so when Mike Neifert came to me with a guest post on “The Joys of Finding a Riding Partner” I was stoked to get it up and include some content on this...
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Getting or having saddle sores is probably something us cyclists would like to keep to ourselves, right? I don’t get them very often, but here I am publicly announcing that I just so happen to have a couple right now and they sure did make today’s ride a little uncomfortable. Yeah, it’s a nasty...
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I’m definitely of the opinion that we should strive to be the best person that we can possibly be….but sometimes making comparisons to your “best self” can have negative results. When I was around 14 years old, I spent a lot of my summers playing golf. My friends and I would bike over to...
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What’s the best fuel for an early morning ride? Question: Out of habit, I’ve always eaten cereal (granola) before my morning ride. For the last several weeks, I’ve been riding at 6am to avoid the heat, and eating at 5:30 am. I haven’t had any stomach issues, but I am not sure that this is...
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In light of recent tragic cycling events, this post is going to have a slightly different tone. This post is aimed at the bike commuter and those of you driving your cars. Unfortunately, I know that most of those who will read this spend much of their time on the bike and already know...
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I saw this video about cracking down on Austin cyclists last Tuesday and it’s been bubbling up inside of me ever since. It seems like when I’m out riding, it always seems to be on my mind, and while I ride along I think about all the comments I have to say about it…..and...
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A couple of weeks ago I put up a guest post on riding in Africa that was not totally accurate. So today we’re posting the inside look by someone who’s done it countless times….Paul McManus, a guide for Tour d’Afrique. Whether you’ve always wanted to do something like this or just want to read...
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Ironically, I might not be able to ride in the LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin this year…it will be the first time I’ve missed it in a long, long time. But I do feel that YOU need to take part in this fantastic event, and here are 8 reasons why. Be sure to check out reason...
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That body of yours is the only one you’ll ever have. What are you going to do with it? Being involved in the world of Fitness for a large part of my life, this statement has always lingered in my mind. What people do with their bodies is ultimately up to them, but why...
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I’m super stoked to announce the launch of our new Loving the Bike jersey, Kit, and kids jersey. This is the second generation of the Loving the Bike Kit and with it comes a hot new design and bibs instead of shorts….and of course, it will make you ride faster, just like the 2011...
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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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