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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There are countless articles and videos telling you how to pack up your bike, and which bike cases are best for transportation…but I’d like to go over a few of the more subtle details. The good folks at Tricosports recently sent me an Iron Case to use for my bike traveling needs. It came...
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Tags: bike travel, Iron Case
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Pretty much every product review we’ve done has went up on the site after only trying the item out very briefly….so I’m back again to revisit some of these reviews and provide my feedback now that I’ve been able to give them a more thorough trial. Shot Roks – Review Done on May 28,...
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Tags: cycling products, Product Reviews
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If you know me, you know there is a little piece of the great Bob Marley living inside this cycling body of mine. I’ve talked about Bob many times, and even went on a search to see if Bob Marley rode a bike. My road bike is named after him, and this website even...
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Tags: Bob Marley, Primal Wear
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Whether you’re into online shopping or not, odds are you’ve heard of this explosive company out of the UK called…Wiggle. In the past 10 years they have officially become the United Kingdom’s top online cycling shop and are on their way to being the number 1 online cycling retailer in the World. The crew...
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Tags: Bike Parts and Accessories, Contest, Online Shopping, Wiggle
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Now you can. Hot and fresh this week is a new online tool that allows cyclists (and other athletes) to edit raw device data collected from any of more than 90 different devices including GPS, power meters, and heart rate monitors. We’d like to congratulate our good friends over at TrainingPeaks for launching this never...
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Tags: GPS, Training, TrainingPeaks
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Solo is an online cycle clothing company with a passion for two wheels and the styles of another era. So when this pre-1970 pro racing inspired cycling clothing company contacted us about doing a review and giveaway, we thought we’d get involved and check them out a little closer. It feels like I’ve already done far too...
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Reveal the Path may be a film described as a “visually stunning adventure by bike”, but even more so it’s what I would call an “auditory spectacle of incredible life wisdom”. Last night I joined the sold out crowd at the Alamo Drafthouse here in Austin to experience the Texas premier of this amazing...
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Tags: Kurt Refsnider, Matthew Lee, Reveal the Path, Ride the Divide
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I don’t hide the fact that I’m a Rasta Man wanna-be, so when I can combine cycling with my love for that culture….it’s a total Win-Win. A few weeks ago I came across a company called Knights of Mo’ Bay that sells jerseys, shorts, and bibs with a sweet IRIE Caribbean theme so I...
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Tags: Caribbean Cycling, Cycling Contest, Cycling Jersey, Irie, Knights of Mo'Bay, Loving the Bike, Rasta, Win a Jersey
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Are you looking to generate power for your electrical device while on the bike? Our friend @bobridesabike is here to give you one super detailed review of the Spin POWER 4 for the iPhone 4, made by Bike2Power. Oh, and be sure to make your way down to the bottom of his review for details on...
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Tags: bicycle charger, bicycle usb, bike charger, bike lights, bike usb, Bike2Power, bob avery, cell phone principle, dynamo, dynamo charger, electrical device iphone, electricity, friction, garmin, generating power multiple days, iphone 4, map my ride, old school, power 1, school solution, smart phone couple hours, smart phones, SpinPOWER
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Like many of you, I have a ton of cycling T-shirts….but one of my favorites has got to be my Viva la Bicicleta. Not only does it feel good and look great, but the philosophy behind the company is one that I totally believe in and support: “Our philosophy is simple: get everyone out...
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Tags: Austin clothing, bicycle shirt, Cycling Clothing, Cycling t-shirt, Please Be Kind to Cyclists, viva la bicicleta, win a shirt
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I know so many people who have always wanted to design their own t-shirt, and I’m here today to offer you that chance if you are one of these people. The good folks over at Fibers are offering one of our Loving the Bike readers the opportunity to create your own, or choose from one...
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Tags: custom designed cycling shirt, Cycling Clothing, Cycling t-shirt, fibers t-shirt, Loving the Bike T-shirt
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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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