An effective post-ride routine is a crucial part of a good, structured work-out and effective bike training. Many people, myself included, push themselves further in the hopes that it will have the most dramatic effect on their fitness. I’ve discovered from years of cycling that exercising smartly isn’t about completely wiping yourself out, and then doing it again on your next … [Read more...]
Time to Take a Look in the Mirror and Make a New Years Resolution!
At the end of 2014, I thought about writing about the best products of the year … But then I realized, it’s not about what you BUY, but about who you ARE. Then I happened to hear Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” and I realized that the last day of the year is a great time to take a look at the man or woman in the mirror. As Michael Jackson sang it: “I'm Starting With … [Read more...]
Looking back with Pride – my First 18 Months as a Bike Commuter
Achievements after a Year and a Half as a Bike Commuter As I look back over the past year and a half as a cyclist and a bike commuter I have a few observations and reflections to pass along. First and foremost I am forever grateful to cycling for restoring my health, reducing my stress, and improving my looks, mood and mental acuity. With all these benefits, I’m hooked … [Read more...]
How Cycling in Winter Helped me Lose Weight and Get Healthier – the Cost of Cycling Weight Loss
The High Cost of Winter Cycling - AND the priceless Health Value of Cycling Weight Loss and Fitness I did it! I reached the 2,500 km of cycling mark this past week. I have cycled this winter through some of the foulest rain storms ever, but hey, in Vancouver if you don’t do it in the rain, then you just don’t do it. But becoming a winter cyclist was quite a learning … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Reasons to Commute by Bike
As winter approaches, it’s time to remember all the amazing benefits one gets from commuting by bicycle – so many that I laugh in the face of winter! Commuting by bike is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Ten Best Reasons to Commute by Bike To lose weight and build lean muscle. Ok, so we all know that regular exercise will help us to build lean muscle and … [Read more...]
