We all love cycling, right? But how much do we really need to know about our sport and industry? As part of our regular “Let’s Talk” feature, we’re asking you to provide feedback on how much you feel a cyclist really needs to know including your thoughts on pro cycling, technology, and anything else...
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Let’s Talk………
Let’s Talk About How Much You Need to Know
Let’s Talk About the Other Things You Love
Yes, this site is called Loving the Bike and I know we all love cycling very much. But for this month’s Let’s Talk feature, we want you to tell us about other fun and adventurous activities that you love as well. Maybe there aren’t any others, and that’s cool as well. But we want...
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Let’s Talk About Your Fantasy Bike Ride
This month we’re asking you to join our discussion about your Fantasy Bike Ride. We want you to help build this post up by commenting about a ride you wish you could take…but it has to be something that isn’t generally an option. We want you to get creative and tell us about a...
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Let’s Talk About Fear and Cycling
It’s unfortunate, but there are a lot of people who have a fear of riding a bike. This generally applies to road riding, but no matter what kind of riding you do….this post is here to fill you with suggestions on how to overcome this fear. As with all editions of our “Let’s Talk”...
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Let’s Talk About the Recovery Ride
We want to hear what you have to say about the Recovery Ride. As with each of our “Let’s Talk” posts, this one will be built up by you and your comments. Tell us your thoughts on the Recovery Ride and what you have to suggest to other riders. Maybe you have some questions...
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Let’s Talk About Riding in the Heat
Give us your tips, suggestions, and comments about everything involved with cycling in the heat. It’s August, and in many parts of the World it is smoking hot right now, so “Let’s Talk” about this subject and once again this post will be built by you. Have a look at this quick little video...
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Let’s Talk High vs Low Cut Cycling Socks
It might seem like a minor topic, but this month were discussing cycling socks and want you to help build up this post by letting us know your thoughts, comments, and opinions on high cut and low cut socks. Have a look at this quick little video going over this month’s “Let’s Talk” topic,...
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Let’s Talk About Planning Your Ride
What is your methodology for planning out your ride? This is another of our Let’s Talk posts that will be built by you so let’s hear all you have to say about your pre-ride strategy. What determines how far you’ll ride or what route you’ll take? Do you follow a training program? We want...
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Let’s Talk About the $70 Bottle Cage
For this segment of our “Let’s Talk” series, we’re asking you to post your comments, opinions, and thoughts on the $70 Bottle Cage. Yes, most local bikes shops will carry a carbon bottle cage somewhere in the neighborhood of $70…what do you have to say about it? As always, this “Let’s Talk” post will...
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Let’s Talk About Riding at Different Times of Day
What is your ideal time of day to ride your bike, and why? I spent a couple days on Lake Dunlap (outside of New Braunfels, Texas) last week and in the video below I throw out this question based on riding at different times of the day. As with all our “Let’s Talk” posts,...
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Let’s Talk Buying Online vs LBS
We want your thoughts and opinions on buying online versus your Local Bike Shop. As always, this “Let’s Talk” post will be created entirely by our readers so we’re asking you to leave a comment about this subject. The video below is just a short introduction to get things started, and we’re relying on...
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Let’s Talk About Switching Up Your Bike Type
We’re back with another instalment in our “Let’s Talk” series, and this one is about switching up the type of riding you do. As always, this post will be totally built by you and I’ll simply provide a few words and a video to get you started. We want to hear your thoughts and...
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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.
Please send us your questions for our Expert Sports Nutritionist, Kelli Jennings to “Ask the Sports Nutritionist“. Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition. For more information go to www.apexnutritionllc.com.
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