Energy drinks work in a funny way

According to Science Daily Journal, Ed Chambers et al. show that energy drinks (glucose or maltodextrin) can significantly boost performance in an endurance event, even if the drink is only rinsed in your mouth and not swallowed. Performance gains of 2 – 3% were measured.

Apparently, there is direct signaling from receptors in the […]

A new road bike for me

My Trek 2200 is now about 15 years old and has served me well. I don’t really know how many miles I’ve ridden it—several thousand, I imagine, although all our long-distance touring was done on an even older Trek 600.

In possession of an REI 20% discount coupon (applicable to the REI Novara brand, but […]

National champ

Niece Betsy won the criterium (a closed course race) in her age classification at the National Championships. This is the second year in a row for her to win the Stars and Stripes jersey in this event. In addition, she placed high in the time trial and the road race and won the best all-around […]