Okay, so who needs a new bicycle rack? Well our friends at Yakima are here to help out by giving you the chance to win either a HighRoller or FrontLoader to get you and you bike everywhere you need to go this summer. If you read my story about how my commuter bike, Tina Turner...
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Tags: FrontLoader, Highroller, Yakima
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Last week we wrapped up another fantastic month of riding our bikes every single day as part of the #30daysofbiking event. This is the third year that we’ve kicked things up a bit over here at Loving the Bike, and added an extra dimension with our points system. There was a lot of great riding...
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Tags: #30daysofbiking, Team #LovingtheBike
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The winners in our Hottest Piece of Cycling Ass Photo Contest have been determined. Yes, this one was just a little controversial…but also a lot of fun. Good job to all of you who submitted your butt photos….it takes a lot of guts to do that. The voting round finished on Friday night and...
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Tags: Cycling Butt
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No, this is not a joke. No, we have not been hacked. Yes, we are asking you to vote for your favorite piece of cycling ass. A couple weeks ago, we invited you all to submit a photo of you (or one of your riding buddies) wearing cycling gear…..but we wanted to photo to focus...
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Tags: Contest, Cycling Butt
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Okay, so who’s butt looks best in a pair of cycling shorts or bibs? Which booty looks the nicest in commuter or mountain bike shorts? Who’s got the hottest piece of ass? Yeah, this contest is so hot it was in serious need of a name with attitude. We’re looking for photos of the...
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Tags: Bibs, Cycling Photo, Shorts, Twin Six
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It’s time once again for #30daysofbiking, and 30 days of good times on your bike. About the only thing better than spending April riding your bike all 30 days, is being a part of Team #LovingtheBike and all the goodness that comes along with it. For the past two years we’ve taken part in...
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Our friends from GoBicycleTouring.com are here to tell you about their brand new website, and how you could win yourself one sweet European Bicycle Trip. Go Bicycle Touring GoBicycleTouring.com is a new online and in-print directory of the best guided and self-guided bicycle tours in the world. Whether you’re an urban cyclist, a road...
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Give us your suggestions of how we can get more people out on bikes, and win one of these cycling t-shirts with a fantastic message. A few weeks ago I was contacted by the guys over at Ban-T Shirts and asked if I’d like one of their new bicycle themed shirts. I’d actually seen...
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Tags: Contest, Cycling t-shirt
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We’ve got a pile of cycling socks to give away from the guys over at Darn Tough Vermont, and would like to tell you a little about them as well. There’s no shortage of bike sock companies out there, but when I came across Darn Tough at Interbike I was impressed by the company and...
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Tags: Contest, Darn Tough
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I’m sure I’m not alone in hoping that the next generation continues to work towards better harmony between cyclists and drivers, and that people continue to love riding bikes. I’m not the biggest bicycle advocate out there, but I try my best to promote cycling as a way of life and how riding a...
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We’ve talked about the earphone products from Far End Gear a couple of times in the past, and today we’re talking about their brand new product called Brite Buds and how you can win some for yourself. The Far End Gear company provides earphone based products for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Seeing as it’s...
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Tags: Brite Buds, Contest, Earphones, Far End Gear
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The BikeWrappers reflective system is neat alternative to making your bike more visible for night rides and commuting. Brent Thomas has been an avid cyclist for years and in an effort to keep himself and other riders safe, he created BikeWrappers. He’s also giving a couple sets away, so check the bottom of this...
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Tags: BikeWrappers, Cycling Related Blogs, Reflective
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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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