If you are biking for a workout, it is extremely important to make sure that you are eating well and maintaining a proper balance of nutrition. If your training takes a lot of energy out of you, be ready to refuel it. This can be done by maintaining a healthy diet and by snacking throughout your day.
For people who are on a really intense workout plan, you'll aim for higher calorie counts, but most will be between 2000 and 2500 calories. If you are going for a ride that is over 90 minutes long, be sure to prepare snacks
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Sunday River: Biking
by Bea April 10th, 2012 | Biking
For those of you who are familiar with my posts, you know that I a little bit obsessed with skiing. I frequently mention the mountain, Sunday River, in Bethel, ME. Well, like most mountains, Sunday River tries to be a an all-year resort. They realize that while the majority of their business happens when it snows, there is another target audience outside of the ski-season to appeal to.
Bikers. Whether you are looking for level terrain or steep terrain, you will be able to find something at Sunday River. The Sunday River Mountain Bike Park offers over 20 miles of beginner, intermediate,
Bikers. Whether you are looking for level terrain or steep terrain, you will be able to find something at Sunday River. The Sunday River Mountain Bike Park offers over 20 miles of beginner, intermediate,
Biking as a Lifestyle
by Jessica B. December 9th, 2011 | Biking
Five years ago, I moved to a small city in Europe where biking is the main way of getting around. A lot of people have a romantic image of this kind of life – a large basket at the front of the bike, filled with freshly baked bread and flowers, the sun shining over head, but in actuality, the day-to-day reality can be a bit grittier.
Biking as your main form of transport can be healthy, invigorating and fun, but just like any other form of exercise, you have to be motivated and dedicated.
Here are some tips I have for
Biking as your main form of transport can be healthy, invigorating and fun, but just like any other form of exercise, you have to be motivated and dedicated.
Here are some tips I have for
Gifts for Cyclists
by Louise November 11th, 2011 | Biking
Last week, a number of gifts for hikers were suggested. This week, we feature gifts for the other active group who climbs mountains - bikers! Warning: the majority of these gifts are in the $50+ range. Unfortunately, purchasing a worthwhile gift for a cycling friend may lighten your wallet a bit more than you expect. Face it, they probably already own the bike and helmet that they want to use, and don't really want all of the little knick knacks that hikers might carry in their backpacks.
If you're not worried about a budget, there are tons of snazzy gifts
If you're not worried about a budget, there are tons of snazzy gifts
Efficient Shifting
by Louise October 14th, 2011 | Biking
What's the point of a nice bike if it isn't used efficiently? One of the easiest ways to improve one's efficiency on a bicycle is to use gears effectively. Improper shifting not only wastes a biker's energy, but it can also do a number on the lifespan of a bike.
The following is for someone who isn't necessarily a beginner in biking, but who hasn't put much thought into the way the gears on a bike work: shift from higher gears to lower gears to make the pedaling easier/faster; shift to higher gears when the pedaling is too easy. In
The following is for someone who isn't necessarily a beginner in biking, but who hasn't put much thought into the way the gears on a bike work: shift from higher gears to lower gears to make the pedaling easier/faster; shift to higher gears when the pedaling is too easy. In
