Growing up in Colorado you can't help but love the outdoors. Something magical happens with 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains in your back yard. My athletic endeavors started on the bike, I would get out and ride whenever I could. In 2011 I moved to Oxford, England for work. I missed the sunshine and mountains, but discovered my passion for running. When I moved back to Colorado I started combining cycling and running, so it was only natural that I started competing in triathlons. I took second place at my first sprint, and caught the bug. Today I'm training for my fourth Ironman.
Terms like “carb up” or “carb loading” run rampant in cycling circles. Traditionally carbs were the preferred fuel source for cyclists. Today, however, more and more studies are discovering that carbohydrates are detrimental for overall heath and brain degradation. The exciting news is that there is an alternative fuel cyclists can use to power their…
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You’re out there pedaling for hours at a time, working your ass off. You’ve earned some bragging rights! There are a handful of apps out there that can help you accomplish this. The Map My Ride iOS App has been around for a while and has continued to add new features over the years. It’s my…
Even before I became serious about cycling, I had a desire to participate in Ride the Rockies. I don’t remember the first time I heard about the event, I just remember always wanting to do it. Ironically, I’d not really looked into the specifics. It just looked like a fun journey though Colorado mountain towns….
Michael Alshuler
