Just wanted to come at you with a self promotion of our Loving the Bike, Loving the Run, and #bikeschool merchandise and offer you all a 10% discount from now until the end of July. The good folks at Groucho Sports are discounting all our products so you can buy yourself some mid-Summer clothing,...
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Tags: #bikeschool, Cycling Clothing, Jerseys, Kits
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I don’t mean to strap you down and force our Loving the Bike Family home movies on you….but I just couldn’t resist on this one. My 16 month old Baby Boy, River is obsessed with bikes. Yeah, being a cycling Dad….this is a nice problem to have. He’s constantly all over one of my...
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Tags: Baby loves the Tour de France, TdF
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Back in April we did a post called “Let’s Talk Cycling Laundry” and it generated a nice conversation of comments, suggestions, and tips for all of us to enjoy. We’re at it again, and this time we’re talking shaved legs. Once again, this post is all about you and we want you to give...
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Tags: Cycling shaved legs
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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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As a proud supporter of the organization called People for Bikes, it makes me super happy when I see them doing cool things. This week they released a video called “Bikes Make Life Better”, and I’m sure that all of you out there would agree with this statement. If you haven’t seen it yet,...
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Tags: Bikes Make Life Better, Cycling Cause, people for bikes
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I’ve got a quick video post for you today, but I wanted this topic to be all about you guys and gather up all of your great information, tips, and suggestions. Have a look and then tell us what you do with your cycling laundry. http://vimeo.com/22624539 Let’s Talk Cycling Laundry….hit us up in the...
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Tags: Cycling Laundry
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Personally, one of the best things that came out of last week’s Handmade Bicycle Show was meeting and getting to know Nick Frey. Prior to the show, I had been looking through the list of exhibitors and something about Boo Bicycles caught my eye. That led to the Pre-NAHBS post I did on the company, which...
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Tags: Boo Bicycles, Nick Frey
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I’ll be having a bunch of posts and updates from the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show happening in Austin this weekend, but here is your first look at all the goodness. I was lucky enough to hang out during yesterday’s set up of the show and get a behind the scenes look at...
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Tags: NAHBS
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I shot this video last Tuesday, but just now getting the chance to post it. It hasn’t been as windy here in Austin as it was last week when the “hurricane” winds blew through, but I hope it provides some good advice on what to do the next time you’re feeling blown away on...
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Tags: cycling in the wind
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx3VNEn082U I hope all my American friends are having a wonderful Thanksgiving Day (and also finding the time to check out today’s Loving the Bike Advertisement). Below are just a few of the people who have so graciously purchased a T-shirt…it’s so cool to see people from all over the world wearing our shirts....
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Tags: T-shirts
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My family and I spent this past weekend driving from Austin to Davenport, Florida. It was a great trip and I was able to venture through some of the Southern States that I’ve never seen before. The states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama seem to be full of “Bayou” This and “Bayou” That…. below...
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Tags: Bike Rack, Southern States, traveling
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ntpoYdfAk If you had trouble deciphering the Canadian accent (man, I really need to work on that), here are the main points from the video. How to stay safe when the sun is on the horizon and is blinding you (and the drivers): Choose a route that avoids the sun being situated directly behind...
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Tags: My Quest for the Sun, Safety
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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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