Sixteen miles of natural sandy beach, a virgin mangrove-fringed lagoon, a wonderland of coral-studded cayes, nearby jungle rivers and pristine rainforest Garifuna, Creole and Mayan cultures and ancient Mayan ruins make Placencia the ideal location for the adventure traveler! Sounds pretty nice huh? Well, they forgot to mention something that makes this place even...
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Tags: Belize Cycling, Commuting by Bike, Cycling Environment Location, Placencia Cycling
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If I were to ask who your cycling heros were, how would you respond? I’m sure some might bring up Lance Armstrong, or one of the other great cycling legends. Others would likely mention their Dad or another family member. No matter who your cycling heros are, what’s most important is that you look...
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Tags: Cycling Heros, Cycling with kids, Family on Bikes, Pedal Powered Family, Traveling Family
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There is a little known island about half way between the Caribbean islands and the coast of Africa. Its name is Arcanum pāx, meaning “the secret peace”. On this island, the only means of transportation is by bicycle. The only relationships they know are love and peace. And the only thoughts that flow are...
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I’ve had some pretty cool jobs in my time, but nothing can compare to the position of Mountain Bike Tour Guide that I once held….oh, and I should also mention that this job was located on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. Okay, so having a job that puts you on the seat of...
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Tags: Caribbean, Mountain Bike Tour Guide, St. Kitts
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It might be a tiny little island, but the Caribbean island of St. Kitts is home to some of the West Indies best cycling. Actually, it’s sister island Nevis is pretty dang good for cycling as well. The area of the twin-islands is 261 square kilometers (101 square miles), with St. Kitts occupying 168 square kilometers...
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Tags: Caribbean, Cycling in St. Kitts, Interview
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There is no shortage of blog posts, Twitter threads, and Linkedin comments talking about cycling with your iPod….but I wanted to join in on this one for a minute. I’ve been listening to music while biking ever since I got my first mp4 player six months after becoming a road cyclist. The first day...
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Tags: Cycling with music, iPod, Music, Sweat
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Have you ever arrived in a city or town that is new to you and been unsure as to where to ride? Not knowing which streets and highways are “cycling friendly” can make it tough when taking that first ride in a new location. Arriving in Florida this week, put me in this exact...
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Tags: GPS, Location, New Location
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If you didn’t already know….I’m in Austin right now. Yeah, Austin, Texas – The state capital that prides itself on being far from ordinary. In fact, they celebrate being “weird.” Austin is a hot spot for creativity and embraces its community of musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and progressive thinkers. It’s home to a singer named Willie, a...
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Tags: Austin, Livestrong, Sweet Leaf Tea
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I would have to say that my trip to Belize was extremely productive. The seven days that I spent in the country were jam packed full of travel, meetings, sites, and people. We crammed so much into that one week that it honestly felt like we had been there for a month. We were...
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Tags: Belize, cycling in Belize
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I arrived in Belize on Friday with the first experience in the country being a quick spin around Belize City. I had heard that this area isn’t a very nice place compared to the rest of the country, so I left the airport expecting the worst….and was pleasantly surprised. I recorded this video about...
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Tags: cycling in Belize, Video Blog
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I’ve left Canada and spent last night back in the beautiful State of Texas. We spent two years living in Austin, but last night was my first time ever in Houston. This morning I am off to Belize….Central America’s only country where English is the official language. I’m not going on a vacation….I’m not going...
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Tags: Belize, Relocating to the Sun
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There are so many people around the world with the dream of moving to North America to start a new life full of tremendous opportunity. Coming from a poorer nation or one at political unrest allows them the chance to do so much more and to provide the things they desire for their families....
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Tags: Caribbean Cycling, Lifestyle and Values, Moving to the Sun Journal
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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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