Recent content by tony83

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    Are you afraid?

    I have had seen experiences as some cited here, here in my country, bike lanes have been placed on roads for the safety of bikers and also to promote biking as means of lessening pollution but apparently people are discouraged all the more because reckless drivers use those lanes to overtake...
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    Are you a Vegetarian?

    I am a self-confessed heath buff that is why I’ve also tried going vegan although I do keep a regular work-out regimen. Personally, at first when I tried going vegan I felt somewhat lighter but at the same time I noticed that I get tired more easily than when I had a high protein diet which is...
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    Do It Yourself Bike Lanes in Mexico

    Yeah I agree. I remember one time when I visited the Philippines in South East Asia and traffic is awful in that side of the world. I went backpacking and walked along a local park. It’s good they have bike lanes but it seemed that no car driver even recognizes the instalment of bike lanes...
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    10 Signs Cycling has taken over your life

    Laughing out loud at number 5. At home, if you have duck down on your garage because your bikes are hanged. Also at home, if you have to clean your walls at times to take tire marks off because your bikes are hooked on the ceiling sideways. In the office, when you take an early lunch and come...
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    Shorts for skinny legs?

    Anyone tried aero tech design cyclewear? I’ve ask some local folks and they recommended this. I’ve had the same problem, and can’t seem to find the perfect fit. It’s always either too short or the waist doesn’t hug properly. I’ve checked their website and found out that they have a specific...
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    Foods you carry whilst cycling?

    For me, i would bring candy bars. A couple of Mars bars, granola bars or even oatmeal cookies will keep your energy up during the ride. Of course we cannot take away sugar-water or for some, energy drinks. Remember that if you would like to gain a lot of energy for a limited time, you should...
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    High Carb vs Low Carb-High Protein Diet

    If you are leaning more on building your muscles, you should consider a high protein diet. Examples of high protein foods are tofu, fish, dairy products and meat. This will stuff your stomach up which will in turn leave you feeling full for a long time. With regards to losing weight, it’s...
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    High Carb vs Low Carb-High Protein Diet

    here's to differentiate one from the other... Carbohydrates are known to give energy as they are easily digested. It is recommended that intake of carbohydrates is proportion to one’s physical activity. Consumption of foods high in carbohydrates such as fruits, sweets, soft drinks, breads...