So you are hardcore enough to brave the elements this winter and ride to work. Good for you! It’s so much more difficult to motivate yourself to ride in the morning when you know that Mother Nature is not going to gently embrace you with a thousand warm kisses of the sunrise. No instead,...
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3 Tips for Getting your Bike Through the Winter Commuting Season:
Top 4 Items for a Winter Bike Commute
It is pretty easy to get up in the morning, grab a cup-a-joe and hop on the bike to ride to work…when it’s warm out. However, cold weather presents an entirely new group of challenges. It seems like the colder it gets, the harder it is for me to just get out of bed,...
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Loving the Commute: Back to the Basics
I love to ride my bike, almost as much as I like to play classic games. It’s a shame you can’t do both at the same time. I can say that most of the time my train of thought eventually leads back to some aspect of cycling. I started commuting by bike as part...
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#bikeschool: Education for the mastiffs
Having put down some decent winter miles I’m now commuting to work by bike almost every day now the weather is a little nicer. Due to the increase in mileage I’m doing along cycle paths I’ve realised there is a cultural divide between cyclists and dog walkers. I’ve had my fair share of ‘incidents’...
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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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