Okay, so how did I miss this one? Red Bull’s Rampage 2012 took place late last year and I just watched it for the first time a few days ago. With all the content that gets highlighted on social media, I really don’t know how I hadn’t seen this one flash across my screen....
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Posts Tagged ‘ Mountain Bike ’
Mountain Bike Insanity
Flip-Flopping the Ride
Although I’m a lover of all types of bikes….I’d consider myself to be a road cyclist first and foremost. I love the speed, the distance, and all the good stuff that comes from a road ride. Sure, I also love getting out on my mountain bike and ripping through trails….and if I had a...
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Let’s Talk Mountain Bikes
It’s another one of our Let’s Talk features, and my good friend Shawn is in to get you talking about mountain bikes. Shawn runs the website, www.texasmountainbiketrails.com and in this video he poses an interesting question to all of you….especially if you’re primarily a road cyclist. Oh, and Shawn just happens to be a...
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What Type of Cycling Route Do You Like Best?
Whether you’re a road cyclist or mountain biker, there are several different types of route types you can take when going for a ride….what type do you like best? I’m primarily a road cyclist, and my preferred type of ride is one that takes me on a loop from home and back. When...
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Mountain Bike Pioneer
I may not be an extreme mountain biker like some of you out there, but lately I’ve been feeling like a mountain bike pioneer….and making it happen on the Grenada off-road trails. On my tropical island of Grenada, there are not too many mountain bikers around…heck, there’s not that many cyclists in general. There...
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Where The Wild Things Ride
My good friend, Shawn from Texas Mountain Bike Trails, is in to tell you about one of the reasons he loves riding a mountain bike. He shares some great insight and a list of interesting things he’s come across while riding trails. Enjoy. Where The Wild Things Ride by Shawn McAfee We’re all about...
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Top 5 Tips for Flying Through the Rocks
Greg from Singletracks.com is back with more mountain bike tips for you….this time he talks about riding fast through the rocks. Be sure to check out all the other Mountain Bike tip articles as well. Top 5 Tips for Flying Through the Rocks by Greg Heil When Darryl emailed me the possible topic of...
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What Makes an Epic Mountain Bike Ride
It’s time for another one of our mountain bike monthly features….this time Greg from Singletracks let’s us know what he feels is an Epic Mountain Bike Ride. What Makes an Epic Mountain Bike Ride By Greg Heil The word “epic” has been entirely overused in recent days, and especially in mountain biking circles. It seems like every...
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Developing a Love for Mountain Biking
In October we kicked off our monthly mountain bike feature with a rockstar post by Greg from Singletracks, and he told us all about his top 3 mountain bike tips. Then in November he told gave us 3 reasons why winter in mtb season. Greg will be back with another post later this...
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3 Reasons Why Winter is Mountain Biking Season
We’re here with another segment in our mountain bike monthly feature….this time Greg from Singletracks is here to give you 3 reasons why winter is mountain biking season. 3 Reasons Why Winter is Mountain Biking Season by Greg Heil My road biking compatriots tell me that we have some of the best road riding...
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Florida Mountain biking on the Mala Compra Trail
I’m not exactly a mountain biker, but from what I know about it I wouldn’t expect Florida to be a hotspot for this sport. Last week we introduced a monthly mountain bike article from our friends at Singletracks, and it received a great response from our readers. Greg will be back again each month...
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Mountain Bike: Top 3 Tips
We’ve teamed up with the guys over at Singletracks.com so that we can start brining our readers more articles on Mountain Biking. We try to cater to all types of riders of all levels and abilities here at Loving the Bike, but seeing as I’m primarily a road cyclist the focus tends to shift...
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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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