A little while back I posted about an “Irie” jersey I received from Knights of MoBay. Although I am a short, white Canadian on the outside…inside lies a true rasta man just trying to get out. Because of this, it was no doubt that I loved the jersey and have really enjoyed the relationship...
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When I’m cycling down the car-filled roads of Austin, I often feel like I’m like one of those tiny lap dogs who has never looked in the mirror and totally thinks he’s a raging pit bull. You know the kind I’m talking about. They weigh 3 pounds and are only a few inches high,...
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It might have only been for one day, but my buddy Ryan van Duzer definitely made his mark on RAGBRAI (stands for “The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa” and is a seven-day ride across the state). If you don’t already know about this cycling celebrity known as Duzer, you’re in for a treat with...
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Our Loving the Bike teammate, Myron is one proud Daddy this week. His son, Parker just became a two-wheel rider and we’re so happy for him. “After weeks of trying to figure out how to pedal his bike, Parker finally learned how to get his bike to move forward on his own. The best...
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I might feel just a little bit un-worthy of being labeled the “Riding Expert” for bing.com this week, but I am also so incredibly honored and excited to be helping them get more people on bikes. As part of my duties this week, I’ve provided them with some of my favorite websites for various...
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Dex Tooke is one wild man ultra endurance cyclist, and now he’s putting on his own challenge to bring out other ultra cycling maniacs to join him. You might remember Dex from a post we did that featured him a while back. He has taken on the Race Across America (RAAM) a few times...
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Later this week, Krissy and members of the Nelson family will be taking part in RAGBRAI (an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa). But even though she has ridden it several times in the past, this one will mean more than all the rest combined. Please join me in reading Krissy’s...
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I’m always up for something new and exciting, so when I heard about the Toyota RAV4 Adventure Club event going on at MapMyFitness I decided to take part in it. There is a contest component to this event, and they are giving away a Tom Tom Go Live to help you navigate your future...
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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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I know all cyclists aren’t with me on this one, but I like having my iPod with me while I’m riding….and the way in which I do it is totally safe in my opinion. I’m a road cyclist and am not in situations where I’m surrounded by pedestrians or riding along with slow traffic....
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After a late night of celebrating independence with a fantastic fireworks show, you may just need a cup of coffee to get you going this morning. Or, if you’re like me, you may enjoy a cup every morning. And, if you’re like me, you may also add a little something to it for...
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As a Canadian living here in the United States, the 4th of July does not have the same effect on me as the citizens who live here. I’m all for a celebration and am happy to treat this day with all the importance and honor that comes with it, but we don’t have any...
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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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