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Loving the Bike TV: My Masterpiece

June 17, 2015
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“I still fall on my face sometimes and I Can’t color inside the lines ’cause I’m perfectly incomplete I’m still working on my masterpiece.” The words above are lyrics from a song called Masterpiece by Jessie J.  I’m using them as my inspiration for this weeks Loving Life message on Loving the Bike TV....
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Loving the Bike TV: Insignificant Problems

June 10, 2015
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If you’re anything like me, you find yourself getting way too tied up with insignificant problems and things.  I’m always stressing my mind or getting frustrated over the small stuff. In this week’s episode of Loving the Bike TV, I talk about what can be done to remind yourself just how insignificant many of...
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Loving the Bike TV: Yes, Dreaming Works

June 3, 2015
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This week I’m coming at you from the river on our Caribbean property, and talking once again about the realization of goals.  Actually, this one is more about having a dream come together….right down to the windows. Yeah, I’ll explain what I mean in this week’s edition of Loving the Bike TV….where it’s all...
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Loving the Bike TV: Using a Ride to Love Life off the Bike

May 27, 2015
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There’s not much better than getting a KOM on Strava now is there?  Well, it can be if the KOM is on the nastiest climb in your area and you just re-claimed it from a young kid half your age. After holding the KOM on Grenada’s Mon Response climb for almost the past three...
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Loving the Bike TV: Making the Most of Change

May 20, 2015
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For most people, change is one of the most feared things they can possibly imagine.  I, however, have pretty much made a career out of change.  More than a few times I’ve totally redesigned every possible aspect of my life and been through my share of excessive changes. This month I went through two...
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Best Tool For Changing Road Bike Tires

May 15, 2015
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Okay, so here’s some bike guru advice for all of you on changing tires on your road bike.  If it has to do with bikes or cycling, you can bet that my buddy Victor Jimenez has the best tips for you. Here he is below giving you his advice on the best tool for changing...
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Loving the Bike TV: Eat Fresh, Live Well

May 13, 2015
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You won’t believe how much fresh fruit we pulled off our land today.  Have a watch and check out the fruity goodness, plus hear me ramble on about how eating fresh foods will help you Love Life on and off the Bike.
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Loving the Bike TV: Fun of Exploring

May 6, 2015
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Okay, so we just moved into the Loving the Bike farmhouse and have officially become Caribbean farmers.  New house, 2 acres of amazing lush land, and a river to check out…..yes, there is a bunch of exciting things to explore. Discovering new things, having fun with exploring, and the spirit of adventure all make...
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Loving the Bike TV: Put Yourself in Cool Situations

April 29, 2015
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In my opinion, it’s not about going to watch a sporting event….it’s the cool feeling of being at something new, exciting, and not something everyone else is a part of. Yes, it’s those situations where you find yourself doing something different.  It’s about feeling good and enjoying life.  That feeling of, “man, do I...
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I’m on Meerkat: The Cyclist and the Donkey

April 10, 2015
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I’m on Meerkat: The Cyclist and the Donkey

I’m not always ahead of the curve, but I really do feel that live streaming is the next cool thing to take over the social world as we know it. Meerkat and Periscope have been going head to head to determine which will be the king of this new platform, and because my man...
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Loving the Bike TV: Freedom vs Burning Calories

April 8, 2015
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In this edition of Loving the Bike TV, I’m taking two popular reasons for riding a bike and relating them to living a life.  Have a watch and then take a minute to clear your head and think about how you’re spending your days.
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Loving the Bike TV: Do a Charity Ride This Year

April 1, 2015
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I know there are at least some of you debating taking part in one of those group/charity type rides this year.  No need to feel intimidated by it or convince yourself that you’re not ready. I’m here to tell you to go ahead and just do it.  Have a watch, then proceed to action....
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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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