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Après Vélo Mixes Cycling and Fashion for the Win

September 6, 2021
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Après Vélo Mixes Cycling and Fashion for the Win

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been wearing a cycling t-shirt every day of my life. Seriously, the only exception is for the past few years I’ve also mixed in Mudsharks shirts to my rotation….but even most of those have a bike on the back. A shark riding a bike to be...
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The Best Bicycle for Kids is Available in Canada and Beyond

August 2, 2019
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The Best Bicycle for Kids is  Available in Canada and Beyond

When a company’s goal is to “build bikes that inspire children and their parents”…..how can you not love them? Pair that with having a US base in my favorite city, and you have one great brand that I’m very proud to promote. Woom Bikes USA is located in Austin, Texas and has a line...
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Custom Stickers for your Bike, Helmet, or Anything

February 11, 2019
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Custom Stickers for your Bike, Helmet, or Anything

I love custom branding everything and anything I can. I’m lucky enough to currently have four custom cycling kits for businesses or websites that I’ve been a part of, but getting stickers and labels is a much simpler way to show off your brand. A few weeks ago, I was approached by stickeryou.com about...
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Augment Your Ride With New Everysight Technology

August 1, 2018
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Augment Your Ride With New Everysight Technology

Today, cycling officially enters the world of augmented reality.  Some say the future will be full of virtual reality and augmented reality, and the guys from Everysight are banking on this with the release of their new Raptor super glasses. So what is augmented reality, and what can it do for your cycling?  Good...
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Everysight Announces Price and Launch Details for Raptor AR Smartglasses

October 24, 2017
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Everysight Announces Price and Launch Details for Raptor AR Smartglasses

I’ve written about the upcoming launch of Everysight’s Raptor Smartglasses a couple of times already, and if they have caught your attention like they have mine….then you’ll be interested in knowing these details. Augmented Reality is one of the new buzz words for electronics, and thanks to Everysmart it’s already part of cycling.  By...
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Update From Everysight’s Augmented Reality Cycling Smartglasses

October 9, 2017
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Update From Everysight’s Augmented Reality Cycling Smartglasses

A while back I wrote about how Everysight’s new product had caught my attention.  Well, this augmented reality smartglass company continues moving forward and just recently teamed up with Chris McCormack…..a professional ironman champion known as “The World’s Fittest Athlete”. In my opinion, augmented reality is the newest cool buzzword in the world of technology.  You...
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Who Loves Wearing Cycling T-Shirts?

September 11, 2017
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Who Loves Wearing Cycling T-Shirts?

Each of us owns a personal marketing company, and we have the ability to promote anything we want….every day of the year.  What are you marketing to the world? Our crew at Loving the Bike believe in a life of t-shirts and shorts…..when we’re off the bike.  We use that space to promote our...
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True Women’s Cycling Clothing from Knights of Mo’Bay

July 3, 2017
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True Women’s Cycling Clothing from Knights of Mo’Bay

Ugh, another male specific jersey in a woman’s cut with elastic seams around the hips.  Oh wait there’s another flower, bird print or ugly busy pink jerseys. Yeah, women don’t like these tired themes.  But our friends at Knights of Mo’Bay have several options that are designed to give women alternative choices for their cycling...
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The Most Important Cycling Accessory

April 28, 2017
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The Most Important Cycling Accessory

I wrote a while back about the importance of having ID with you on and of the bike on the road….now it’s time to drill that point home with another post on it. My boys and I each wear our MyID bands all the time.  We like the style, we like the security, and we like...
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Look Bike Beautiful off the Bike

March 18, 2017
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Look Bike Beautiful off the Bike

I’m sure I’m not alone in my love for cycling themed t-shirts, right?  I’m also not the only one who aims to have enough cycling t-shirts to wear a different one every day of the month. Thanks to the guys from Cycology, our Loving the Bike crew is closer to this goal.  (I actually...
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Cold Cycling Re-entry

February 14, 2017
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Cold Cycling Re-entry

As you may or may not know, this is the first time in like six years that I haven’t had a year round summer.  Although the Comox Valley is one of the few places in Canada where you’re usually able to road bike all year, it still gets quite cold.  Plus this winter the...
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Bicycle Couriering with Aftershokz Headphones

December 29, 2016
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Bicycle Couriering with Aftershokz Headphones

As you already know, I’m a huge lover of Aftershokz headphones and the amazing technology that they have created.  Yes, I love cycling with music and in my opinion using Aftershokz is the best way to go.  I totally feel that Aftershokz takes away all of the debate against the safety of riding with...
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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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