Entries Tagged as ‘Mtn Biking/Cycling’
July 29, 2009
Paella Hortelana
Tried a new recipe ….was in a recent issue of Bicycling magazine…could be a new favorite, and good fuel for working out.
Calories: 705
fat: 19 grams
carbs: 117g (complex carbs by the way…the good kind)
protein: 21 g
Paella Hortelana
Paella Hortelana
2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces red or green bell peppers, diced small
5 to 6 [...]
February 17, 2009
my new “i’m such a geek” project
So I hate riding indoors but the ipod keeps me going. So now I’m planning to setup a few different playlists for my self imposed spinning workouts. In addition to the length of time of the workout, the song tempos and intensities will be congruent with pedal cadence [building up and down]. I’ll post [...]
December 5, 2008
Got Zen?
One of my favorite new blogs: http://zenhabits.net/
Speaking of Zen, today while I’m minding the small one (my wife refers to him as “Monkey Drawers”, my oldest calls him “Poquito Tito” )Anyway the workout is geared towards strength training using the body as it’s own resistance. Here’s a good article regarding yoga & cycling: http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/196
Well Poquito [...]
December 3, 2008
Back in the saddle again
Well it’s finally underway.
I finally tackled that hurdle and am back on a training program for getting back to my lean mean cycling machine self. Leave it to me to start out by riding in cold wet rainy weather. Aside from feeling sadly out of shape, it felt good to be on the bike again. [...]
November 30, 2008
It’s all about the bike
……..Or “why I ride”.
[My previous post ended up kind of lengthy so this is kind of part 2.]
I learned to ride my first bike in the late 70’s. I still remember it. It was bright orange with a red seat that had a tribal looking Phoenix on it. Single speed with the brakes [...]
November 30, 2008
The hardest part…is to start…
Anyone who has taken the plunge into an exercise program knows that the hardest part is starting it. Especially when you haven’t done it in a long time.
You find all the excuses – Not enough time, it costs too much, my back is sore, I’m too tired, I have too many other [...]
October 2, 2008
Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots
Looking forward to tonight’s debate! God, 20 years ago I wouldn’t believe I would ever say that!!!
September 10, 2008
HE’S BACK BABY, YEAH!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/10/sports/othersports/10cycling.html?_r=2&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
