"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God…I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles."
Anne Frank
Cycling Helpful Hints
- Eat enough carbohydrates to fuel your daily ride. These are probably best taken just before and during the ride as your muscles will probably be glycogen depleted if you have been in Caloric deficit (needed to lose weight).
- Ride This will help to maintain your muscle mass while you are shedding fat. And even at a recreational pace of 15 MPH, 1 hour a day of riding will burn almost 4000 Calories per week (the equivalent of a pound of fat) in addition to your normal activities.
- Do some weight training This will help to maintain muscle mass, and as riding uses mainly the lower body muscles, it will help to protect the upper body during this time of negative Caloric balance. A program of 20 to 30 minutes three times a week will maintain what you have already. And the increased muscle tone and positive feeling that go with it are a big plus to keep you on track.
- Make sure you eat the right type of fats and carbohydrates. A Calorie from low glycemic carbohydrates eaten early in the day is not as fat producing as a Calorie from potatoes eaten late at night.
Specialized Rockhopper
The top rated Specialized Rockhopper is a great mid-priced mountain bike choice..... prices range from $500.00-600.00
Oro Fiero Cycling Helmet
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MEC
Weight: 330g (Med)
This basic recreational helmet will get you underway affordably for road or light trail use.
- Made of EPS shock-absorbing foam with a protective microshell.
- Detachable visor.
- 13 vents to keep you cool.
- Micrometric retention system with a standard chin buckle and adjustable nylon side straps.
- Small fits head circumferences 52–56cm, Medium 56–59cm, Large 59–62cm.
Descente Classic Jacket
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MEC
Weight: 448g (Med)
Chinook: A warm dry wind that descends from the eastern slopes of the Rockie, causing a rapid rise in temperature. This jacket is designed for such changeable conditions giving you a windproof, water-resistant layer that is still light and breathable. Just the thing for autumn commuting, rugged rides up mountain trails, or speedy jaunts to the coffee shop.
- Chinook fabric is 100% polyester microfibre designed to balance water-resistance, windproofness, and breathability, weight, noise, durability and value. Treated with a durable water repellency (DWR) finish.
- Element Tri-Comp used in critical areas. Three-layer, bonded fabric is 63% polyester, 37% permeable polyurethane membrane. This technical, mid-weight fabric is waterproof, breathable, and stretches with the body. It is treated with a DWR finish outside and a wicking finish inside.
- Full zip with reflective tape. Draft flap behind zipper seals out cold gusts.
- Extra-long, tapered sleeves, for additional warmth.
- Contoured collar with a warm fleece lining and a zipper garage.
- Vented back with high-visibility reflective piping.
- Zippered pocket on the back with interior hook.
- Packable into rear pocket.
- Reflective logos on sleeves and centre back for extra visibility.
- Casual fit.
