One of my staffers is headed to Tallahassee to move a phone system, so I wanted to make sure he had the address of a pizza joint that was recommended by local cyclist Ed Picolo when Brother Mark, Wife Lila, Kid Adam and Kid’s Wife Carly did the TOSRV in April.
Riding builds up strong cravings. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Cycling Food and Nutrition'
Pizza - Biker Fuel
June 29th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Cycling Food and Nutrition · Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
Calories Burned While Pulling a Bike Trailer
June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
As I pull my kid around in his bike trailer, other cyclists pass me as though I am stopped on the side of the road changing a flat. I console myself by counting trailer miles twice.
Ten miles pulling the trailer should go in the log book as 20 miles, right? That’s my rule of thumb. [...]
Tags: Cycling Food and Nutrition
Insulated Water Bottles vs. Uninsulated (BPA?)
June 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Today, my cycling friends, I’ll be discussing the difference between insulated water bottles and uninsulated water bottles. I’ve done extensive testing and am ready to present my results.
If you’re the lazy type, look at the pretty chart (shamelessly borrowed) below and then buy a BPA-free 24-ounce Polar Bottle.
Why do you need cold water? Or water [...]
Tags: Bike Accessories · Cycling Food and Nutrition · Cycling Health
Hydration with a Camelbak Mule
February 15th, 2000 · No Comments
I thought the weight would be noticeable, but I quickly got used to it. When I do a short ride without the Camelbak Mule, I find myself unconsciously reaching for the drink tube all the time.
When I have the Mule, I drink small amounts on a regular basis. If I have to reach for the [...]