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2011 Sea Otter Road Race: Cat 5

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:12:00 +0000

Check out this race from Sea Otter Classic 2011!

How to Start Bike Racing

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:36:00 +0000

Foods That Heal

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0000

WHEN AN INJURY SIDELINES A CYCLIST, the natural reaction is to cut back on calories until it's time to ride—and burn energy—again. But the healing process demands fuel, too. "It's like fixing a house," says sports dietitian Cynthia Sass, RD, CSSD. "A crack in the foundation requires raw materials to patch things back together, and in the body those raw materials come from what we eat."
Read more:
http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/nutrition-weight-loss/foods-heal

Specialized sues Volagi over Liscio road bike

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Its sad to see the bicycle giant, Specialized going after another small start up company.

Read full article: http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/01/bikes-and-tech/specialized-sues-volagi-over-liscio-road-bike_201808

This is Why I Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Tis the season to be jolly, ride-a-bike, and be happy!
Here we are, it's that wonderful time of year, Christmas, the birth of our Lord, and fun times with family. School is on break, people have time off from work, so what are they doing with it? Maybe last minute shopping, or nothing at all. Well over at Canyon Velo, in the Cycling world, several of us have been making good use of our precious time off. The week before Christmas, on Monday it was a century ride to south Orange county and back through Santiago Canyon. While we were going through Laguna Hills, we started talking about all the riding we should be doing this winter break. I happened to mention doing a ride to San Diego and everyone wanted to do the ride. So we did! It was a great ride and a beautiful day for riding! Then on Friday we rode down the Santa Ana River Trail to Sunset Beach for breakfast and back. I got about 70 miles from that. Saturday of course is the club ride. By mid week I realized I could put in 400 miles this week, so Saturday I finished my week off with a 90 mile ride.
Christmas week was a little lower key for me. I mostly did shorter 25-35 mile rides. But Bob had the idea to do a "Long Steady Distance" fat burner ride. We rode down to the end of Camp Pendleton and Back through the OC. That was a long day. We didn't hammer, just a steady pace. It was over 7 hours in the saddle, plus 2 more hours of stop lights and short breaks. I haven't spent that much time on the bike in a long time.
Thursday the club rode down to San Clemente again, but I didn't have time that day.
Saturday we reaffirmed a bicycle term. As cyclists that race and ride and train hard, we never do a slow ride, only a Relaxed pace ride. That's what we did Saturday. And we really enjoyed it. We were able to enjoy the scenery through live oak Canyon, and some of the fastest riders noticed homes and landmarks they'd never seen before.
Racing bikes is great, it's filled with adrenaline, excitement, goals and rewards. It motivates us and for many the driving force to ride bikes. But for me and many others I'm sure, it's these long relaxed, scenic rides, with my friends, second family from Canyon Velo that I enjoy the most. Call it a reward for training hard for races that allows us the enjoyment of these great rides.
That's why I ride!

Cyclists’ deaths remind us to 'share the road' | The Orange County Register

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:54:00 +0000

READ FULL ARTICLE Cyclists’ deaths remind us to 'share the road' | cyclists, road, - Home - The Orange County Register

Sherri Norton Memorial Ride Video 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:39:00 +0000

This video is of Sherri Norton's memorial ride. An estimated 250+ riders participated in memory of her.
Her surviving husband Mark rode their tandem solo, Sherri's seat empty, at the front of the group. Everyone else stayed behind the tandem.
It was overwhelming to see such a spectacular turn out. The memorial service and memorial ride were very appropriate.
Still, Sherri was a very special person, and we will miss her greatly.

Thanks to Pat M for the video!

Bananas

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:16:00 +0000

Eating more bananas will help you get enough vitamin B6 in your diet. Research suggests that vitamin B6 is important for proper neurotransmitter functions. It may also help in preventing mood disorders, such as depression. For an easy vitamin B6 fix, add banana slices to your breakfast cereal. One medium banana contains about a milligram of vitamin B6

We Lost a Good Friend in Sherri Norton | Cycles Veloce

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:52:00 +0000

We Lost a Good Friend in Sherri Norton Cycles Veloce
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Viva Viviani! Liquigas scores a field sprint win in Steamboat Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:19:00 +0000

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (VN) — Liquigas-Cannondale’s 22 year old Italian speedster Elia Viviani won Friday’s stage 4 of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, outsprinting a large field in this cowboy ski town that went bike crazy for the occasion.

RadioShack’s Levi Leipheimer finished safely in the lead pack to retain the leader’s jersey to earned with his win of Thursday’s Vail time trial.

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Is a gluten free diet for everyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:47:00 +0000

For the average cyclist, gluten-free eating may not offer any benefits over a healthy, well-rounded diet. In fact, according to Julie Miller Jones, PhD, a nutritionist and advisory board member of the Grain Foods Foundation, gluten-free diets often lack a host of nutrients typically found in whole-grain wheat products such as vitamins B and D, calcium, iron, zinc, folate and magnesium. And because cyclists rely on the carbohydrates found in many wheat-based foods to pound out miles, it's important to know if you're a good candidate to go gluten free, or if you should just keep digging into that linguini.

Read full article:

Gluten-Free Diet for Cyclists | Bicycling Magazine

Life of a Pro Cyclist

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:22:00 +0000

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The perils of eating non organic foods

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:52:00 +0000

The same pesticides that poison the environment also pollute our bodies. Commonly used pesticides, such as organochlorines, are stored in our fat cells then released into our bloodstreams when we burn fat, disrupting the function of our mitochondria (our cells' energy-making furnaces). In a 2004 study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers at Canada's Laval University reported that dieters with the highest levels of organochlorines had a greater metabolic slowdown as they lost weight than their peers with lower levels of the pollutant, likely because the toxins hinder the energy-burning process. Other studies have indicated that pesticides may actually contribute to weight gain.

Read full article:
The Perils of Nonorganic Food | Bicycling Magazine

Intervals better for trained athletes than endurance rides

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:31:00 +0000

"Increased volume for highly trained athletes does not appear to further enhance endurance performance or associated physiological variables. For athletes who are already trained, improvements in endurance can be achieved only through high-intensity interval training."

Read full article:
Joe Friel - Intervals, Part 1

GI distress and Carbs during Racing

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, including nausea and flatulence, are relatively common during endurance races such as marathons and Ironman triathlons. Athletes commonly assume that GI distress is caused by overconsumption of carbohydrate (sports drinks, gels, and so forth). However, a new study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests that this is not the case.

Read full article:
Triathlete.com » Why Do You Feel Like Puking During Races? – Triathlete.com

Watch Canyon Velo Bicycle Club Saturday Ride!

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:48:00 +0000

Canyon Velo Helmet cam video, filmed between 07-10-10 & 10-09-10 Short Club Ride.

Canyon Velo is one of Southern California's premier cycling clubs. We've been a force in local, state, and national competitions since the club was formed in 1985, and are current home to numerous state and national racing champions! We love competitive cycling, and help promote USCF and CBR racing events all year long. We are centered around our home shop, Anaheim Hills Bikes, in central Orange County.

We're a private club made up primarily of high-level sport enthusiasts, racers, and bike trail bullies- and are always looking for new members. If you're interested in raising your level of fitness and enjoy fast/competitive group riding, Canyon Velo could be the club you've been looking for.

Juice Plus+ Prevention Plus+ Webinar with U.S. Olympic Physician Dr. Stricker

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:26:00 +0000

Monthly Webinar Series

featuring

Paul Stricker, M.D.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

8:00–9:00 PM (CST)

Juice Plus+ Webinars are monthly presentations that feature various health professionals focusing on important health-related topics.

Dr. Paul Stricker is this month’s featured speaker.

Paul Stricker, M.D. is one of a rare group of doctors in the US who are board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Pediatrics. He was an NCAA All-American swimmer during college and completed his pediatric internship and residency at Arkansas Children's Hospital and a medical fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Stricker was selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee as a physician for the United States team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. He is past President and a charter member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and Fitness and editorial board member for Healthy Children magazine. Selected as one of America's top Pediatricians and America's Best Doctors, Dr. Stricker has authored numerous medical articles and an award-winning book for parents and coaches titled Sports Success Rx!—Your Child's Prescription for the Best Experience.

He has been featured on ESPN and various news programs and cited in national publications such as US News & World Report and USA Today, discussing ways to decrease youth sports pressure while having a positive sports experience. Still a nationally competitive swimmer, he resides in San Diego, CA, with his medical practice at Scripps Clinic.

In this webinar, Dr. Stricker will talk about the health and eating habits of everyone from the young athlete to the average adult. He'll debunk the myths many young athletes believe about what they need to eat to fuel their bodies, and shed new light on what they actually should be eating.

Space is limited.
Reserve your seat now.

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/885485206

KIA Share The Road Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:23:00 +0000

Kudos to KIA for this Bicycle friendly Ad!

The Delicious Dozen: 12 Healthy Reasons to Eat an Apple a Day

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:09:00 +0000

U.S. Apple Association compiles list of top ways apples and apple products provide a daily dose of disease prevention

The U.S. Apple Association offers the following Delicious Dozen - 12 proven ways apples and apple products positively impact health, from head to toe, and from the inside out:

1. Brain Health

Researchers from Cornell University found that apple nutrients protected brain neurons against oxidative damage. Such damage can contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The study highlighted the antioxidant quercetin as a principle compound responsible for the protective effect (Journal of Food Science, 2004, 69: S357-S360).

2. Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

A University of Massachusetts-Lowell clinical trial showed that drinking apple juice significantly improved mood and behavior among a group of patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. Cornell University research also suggests that quercetin may be the compound in apples that protects brain cells against oxidative stress associated with Alzheimer's.

3. Heart Health

Researchers at the University of California-Davis report that daily consumption of apples and apple juice may help reduce the damage caused by the LDL, the "bad" type of cholesterol, and protect against heart disease (Journal of Medicinal Food, 2000, 3: 159-165).

4. Respiratory System

A National Institutes of Health study reports that foods rich in fiber and flavonoids, found abundantly in apples, may reduce chronic productive cough and other respiratory symptoms (Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med, 2004, 170: 279-287).

5. Asthma

Research from the United Kingdom reports children of mothers who eat apples during pregnancy are much less likely to exhibit symptoms of asthma at age five. Apples were the only food found to have a positive association with a reduced risk of asthma among a variety of foods consumed and recorded (Thorax, 2007, 62:745-746).

6. Digestive Health

University of Denmark researchers discovered apples and apple products could boost intestinal health by increasing the numbers of good gut bacteria. The friendly bacteria in the intestines feed on apple pectin, a fiber found abundantly in apples (BMC Microbiology 2010, 10:13).

7. Bone Health

A study published in the November 2010 online edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that older women who eat plenty of fruits, including apples and apple products, along with vegetables and whole grains, may have a lower chance of bone fractures than those not getting their fill.

8. Muscle Strength

A natural compound found in the apple's skin, called ursolic acid, may help prevent muscle wasting that can result from aging and illness (Cell Metabolism, 2011, 13 (6): 627-638).

9. Weight Management or Weight Loss

State University of Rio de Janeiro researchers studying the impact of fruit intake on weight loss found that overweight women who ate the equivalent of three apples a day lost more weight on a low-calorie diet than women who didn't eat the fiber-rich fruit (Nutrition, 2003, 19: 253-256).

10. Metabolic Syndrome

Adults who consume apples, apple juice and apple sauce are likely to have lower blood pressure and trimmer waistlines, resulting in a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems related to diabetes and heart disease (Experimental Biology 2008 Poster (unpublished)).

11. Immune System

Soluble fiber, like apple pectin, may reduce the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthen the immune system, according to a University of Illinois study (Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 2010, in press/available online).

12. Certain types of Cancer, like Breast, Pancreatic, Colon or Liver,Prostate, and Colorectal

Apples are rich in antioxidants, especially quercetin, which have been identified to help inhibit cancer onset and cell proliferation. In one study, the more apples per day individuals ate, the less likely they were to develop colorectal cancer. The anti-cancer effect was seen even when an individual had a low total consumption of fruits and vegetables but consumed at leastan apple a day (European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2010, 19(1):42-47).

"Apples are a delicious way to add a dose of disease prevention to your daily diet," says Allison Parker MS, RD, director of consumer health and education at the U.S. Apple Association. "It is no wonder numerous health organizations, including the Surgeon General, the American Cancer Society and the American Dietetic Association, encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables--like apples and apple products."

For more information or to read about additional studies on the health benefits of apples and apple products, visit www.USApple.org.

SOURCE U.S. Apple Association

Tour de France, stage 2 Team Time Trial results

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:38:00 +0000

A close look at the results in Sunday’s stage 2 team time trial at the Tour de France shows a remarkably close and erratic change in fortunes over the three separate legs of the 23km course. Although Garmin-Cervélo’s nine riders deservedly took the victory, they were fastest on only one leg (the middle one), after being second to Team Sky on leg 1 and dropping to only seventh fastest on the final leg.

Read full article:
VeloNews » Inside the Tour with John Wilcockson: Erratic fortunes in Tour TTT

Should the UCI eliminate the legal bike weight?

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:56:00 +0000

Do you think 12 or 13 bikes are safe? Are they going to crumble underneath of its rider? Seems like todays technology is allowing for lighter, but just as strong of a bicycle. As the 14.99 lb limit stands now, teams have so much leeway to customize their ride because every component is super light. Cannondale has a 12 lb bike. Now they can add heavier wheels or pedals and cages to comply with the limit, but that's the same frame. If it's a matter of safety, they need to reevaluate how they define the weight limit.

Read full article:
VeloNews » Analysis: Eliminating the UCI bike weight limit is overdue

The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs & other "sickcare" stats

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:11:00 +0000

If you can’t afford prevention; how in the world will you be able to afford disease!?!
You can pay now or pay later!

Are you investing in your wellness or subsidizing your disease/illness?

It is cheaper to prevent disease than it is to treat it; that’s for sure!

Check out the stats below…………empowering others to make healthier choices….stay in the “good fight” folks!

People need this (and are literally “dying” to know)!

The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs

Most-Prescribed Drug List Differs From List of Drugs With Biggest Market Share

By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
April 20, 2011 -- The 10 most prescribed drugs in the U.S. aren't the drugs on which we spend the most, according to a report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics.

The institute is the public face of IMS, a pharmaceutical market intelligence firm. Its latest report provides a wealth of data on U.S. prescription drug use.

Continuing a major trend, IMS finds that 78% of the nearly 4 billion U.S. prescriptions written in 2010 were for generic drugs (both unbranded and those still sold under a brand name). In order of number of prescriptions written in 2010, the 10 most-prescribed drugs in the U.S. are:

·        Hydrocodone (combined with acetaminophen) -- 131.2 million prescriptions

·         Generic Zocor (simvastatin), a cholesterol-lowering statin drug -- 94.1 million prescriptions

·         Lisinopril (brand names include Prinivil and Zestril), a blood pressure drug -- 87.4 million prescriptions

·         Generic Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium), synthetic thyroid hormone -- 70.5 million prescriptions

·         Generic Norvasc (amlodipine besylate), an angina/blood pressure drug -- 57.2 million prescriptions

·         Generic Prilosec (omeprazole), an antacid drug -- 53.4 million prescriptions (does not include over-the-counter sales)

·        Azithromycin (brand names include Z-Pak and Zithromax), an antibiotic -- 52.6 million prescriptions

·         Amoxicillin (various brand names), an antibiotic -- 52.3 million prescriptions

·         Generic Glucophage (metformin), a diabetes drug -- 48.3 million prescriptions

·        Hydrochlorothiazide (various brand names), a water pill used to lower blood pressure -- 47.8 million prescriptions.

The 10 Best-Selling Drugs

It shouldn't be a surprise that these generic drugs are not the ones bringing in the big bucks for pharmaceutical companies. The drugs on which we spend the most money are those that are still new enough to be protected against generic competition.

The IMS reports that Americans spent $307 billion on prescription drugs in 2010. The 10 drugs on which we spent the most were:

·         Lipitor, a cholesterol-lowering statin drug -- $7.2 billion

·         Nexium, an antacid drug -- $6.3 billion

·         Plavix, a blood thinner -- $6.1 billion

·         Advair Diskus, an asthma inhaler -- $4.7 billion

·         Abilify, an antipsychotic drug -- $4.6 billion

·         Seroquel, an antipsychotic drug -- $4.4 billion

·         Singulair, an oral asthma drug -- $4.1 billion

·         Crestor, a cholesterol-lowering statin drug -- $3.8 billion

·         Actos, a diabetes drug -- $3.5 billion

·         Epogen, an injectable anemia drug -- $3.3 billion

U.S. Prescription Drug Use: 2010 Factoids

Who's paying for all these drugs? Commercial insurance helped pay for 63% of prescriptions, down from 66% five years ago. Federal government spending through Medicare Part D covered 22% of prescriptions.

For Americans covered by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, the average co-payment for a prescription was $10.73 -- down a bit from 2009 due to increased use of generic drugs. The average co-payment for branded drugs for which generic alternatives were available jumped 6% to $22.73.

Other facts from the 2010 IMS report:

·         Doctor visits were down 4.2% since 2009.

·         Patients filled more than half of their prescriptions -- 54% -- at chain drugstores, possibly because of discounts on generic drugs.

·         Brands that lost their protection from generic competition led to $12.6 billion less spending in 2010 than in 2009.

·         The price increase for drugs without generic competition led to $16.6 billion more spending in 2010 than in 2009.

·         Drug companies offered $4.5 billion in rebates to assist patients with the high cost of brand name drugs for which there was no generic alternative.

·         SOURCE:
·         IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics: "The Use of Medicines in the United States: Review of 2010," April 2011.
·         © 2011 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
http://www.webmd.com/news/20110420/the-10-most-prescribed-drugs?ecd=wnl_day_042311

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Tour of California overview

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 15 May 2011 21:31:00 +0000

Read article:
GRIEVING TEAM AT THE START IN CALIFORNIA | LEOPARD TREK

With snow likely on Sunday and Monday, Amgen Tour of California officials weigh options

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:37:00 +0000

The ToC was moved to May to avoid snow and rain. What a bummer.

I'm glad to read that racers are confident in race offfials decision and riders respect for race safety first.

Read full article: With snow likely on Sunday and Monday, Amgen Tour of California officials weigh options

Ship to Shore Tour de Cure 2011 - Tour de Cure Report

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:50:00 +0000

By Ed Kissee

First the important thing, the Long Beach TdC raised over $500,000 this year to fight diabetes. That is a great result.

As to the ride, Charlie, Paul Leek and I lined up for the 100 mile ride at the very front of the staging area. We looked back down the staging area to see Kevin, Paul Roe, Brett and Sue back about thirty riders (it seemed that there were a couple of hundred for the 100 miler). We waived to them to come up to join us, but to no avail. Paul Roe came up to take a photo of us, but said that the others liked their spot and so we just prepared to depart ourselves.

Once the ride started, we were on the front. When we got to the Gerald Desmond Bridge, some guy tried to go off the front like it was a KOM. I decided to make sure that didn’t happen so we (Paul, Charlie, & I) chased – caught & dropped him. Looking back from the top of the bridge, that effort pretty much destroyed the peloton. We continued to drive over the Vincent Thomas Bridge as well.

Once on the other side, we saw that there was a group of about 8 riders that formed into a chase, so we decided to let them back since there was over 90 mi to go. We picked up another 20 before we hit Anchovy street, at about mile 18 (a half mile “wall”). Paul, Charlie, and I got to the top of the wall with one other guy, a 24 year old club rider from Monrovia. We decided that it was not time to drive, so we continued to pick up riders as we went tempo through Palos Verdes.

Every time it went up hill, one of us or the kid was driving the front and the rest would drop, except one youngish Japanese guy from Torrance (didn’t speak much English, but was strong).

We shed the last of our passengers except the kid and the guy from Torrance a couple of miles before the switchback climb.

From the top of the climb all the way until Bolsa Chica on PCH the five of us stayed together, taking turns pulling.

At Bolsa Chica wetlands we were driving it fast (25 mph) with a crosswind. The kid and Mr. Torrance were dropped there in the crosswind.

Charlie said that the kid was pretty surprised to see what three old guys could do to him in the cross wind.

We just continued along at tempo and they later caught back when we were waiting for a long time at an intersection with a rent-a-cop doing traffic duty.

We rolled into the Queen Mary at 5:14 riding time.

It was a nice workout. We enjoyed a nice lunch, but did not see anyone else before leaving.

Commentary on the 100 mile course: The first 50 were just like last year’s 60. There were quite a few stop signs approaching the port after mile 50 and then when we turned onto the last 40 miles there seemed to be a hundred (hyperbole) stop signs in Long Beach and Seal Beach. It was like doing intervals. Once we got onto Seal Beach Blvd the course was fine until getting back into Long Beach. The final couple of miles were on the Long Beach bike trail in the middle of the day on a warm Sunday… lots of traffic.

To see the route and the like, the web-page is
www.diabetes.org/tour-shiptoshore

Canyon Velo Web Page
http://canyonvelo.org/