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Ride Prep – Just As Important When Going Short
My friend Aaron West over at the Steep Climbs blog complains that he was ill-prepared for a major training ride the other day. He didn’t hydrate properly, didn’t eat right the night before the ride, and didn’t eat the morning … Continue reading
Winter Weight Gain
Throughout the summer, my biking weight stayed close to constant. Oh, I gained and lost a few pounds here and there, but it was within a narrow range a little above 200. I was satisfied with that. That was summer. … Continue reading
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Drinking Enough
One of my continuing problems on the bike is drinking enough liquids to keep me fueled during the ride. In early July, I complained about running out of gas out in the country. The problem, I figured, was a lack … Continue reading
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Convenience Store Food
Whenever I go on longer rides — more than an hour and a half or so — I take along an energy bar, some Nuun tablets, and two water bottles. I make use of them all, but I usually add … Continue reading
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Rest Stops on Organized Rides
Saturday, Mrs. Noob and I are entering our first organized ride of the year. We’re going to do the LBJ 100 in Stonewall, Texas, on the ranch of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Pat’s doing the 30-miler, I’m doing the … Continue reading
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What to eat during a ride?
This might be the week that the B ride at our club hit its tipping point. We had eight riders out for the Sunday ride, double what we’ve been getting lately. We kept the ride deliberately short because of our ridiculously … Continue reading
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Now, back to rebuilding
Just put my son and his girlfriend on the plane to head back to Minnesota. They were here for four days, which is why the posts have ground to a halt. We were pretty much going non-stop during that time, … Continue reading
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What’s for breakfast?
Two weeks ago, we were on a group ride on a rolling hills route. As usual, the A group riders left me far behind. Although I felt fine, I turned back early, with another rider who couldn’t keep up either. … Continue reading
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Watching what I eat
Nutrition is a topic that has never interested me. I eat what I like, pretty much, and have been lucky because not only is Mrs. Noob an excellent cook, but she does pay attention to nutrition, and cooks healthy meals. … Continue reading
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