http://www.velocurean.com Eat. Drink. Ride. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:33:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You know the lyrics, “I went to pee and it was a burning ring of fire.  It went drip, drip, drip and the flames went higher...”  So you go to the doctor and get a prescription.  The antibiotics seem to be working, but somehow they loose their effectiveness and the ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1581 Our friend Martin Osborn has a passion for mountain biking. In fact, it’s something we talk about quite a bit. Martin is just as fascinated about the nutrition it takes to ride effectively as we are so we tend to tell each other about various dishes we try pre and ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1570 Cycling is traditionally known as a pain sport.  Weakness is pain leaving the body right?  Not when it comes to pain “down there”.  Many cyclists may call it “groin pain” or “saddle pain”.  In the medical world we call it “pelvic pain” or “cyclists syndrome”. We’re not talking about the hip ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1560 Imagine the following for a moment if you will. It’s a perfectly warm 80 degree day in Marin County, not a cloud in the clean, powder blue Northern Californian sky. You’re strolling along through the downtown area of the beautiful city of San Rafael. All along your walk you are ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1548 On a rainy Sunday afternoon in April, we found ourselves in the flat of Fusion Sport Cycling Club rider, Heidi Witherell who proudly raced to multiple top ten finishes in the Tour of the Gila, won the Norcal/Nevada District Time Trial in 2002 with a torn rotator cuff and ultimately ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1384 Tahoe City: Celebrate the 4th of July on the north shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe; this scenic destination has one of the most impressive fire works shows on the west coast. On a clear night with relatively little wind the reflection of the fireworks on the lake are breathtaking. Find all ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1518 One of my favorite things about summer, aside from longer days for me to ride my bike, is the plentiful harvest of Bing cherries. I will find any way I can to eat them during their short season here. In fact, I have been known to down a two-pound bag ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1506 When it comes to road cycling shoes there are virtually hundreds of options. However, in reality there are literally less than 15 road shoes worth buying, and of these 15, not a single one comes out of Italy (apologies to Sidi fans, you will soon see the light). The guiding ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1475 As cyclists we are always looking for a new and flavorful source of energy, something fast, easy and nutritious and where we usually find it is in granola. Granola: that breakout from the 1970s, which became so synonymous with the health movement. Rolled oats and grains with some dried fruit ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1454 Valley of the Moon: We absolutely love Valley of the Moon Winery, from their delicious sparkling white Brut to the lusciously smooth Cuvée de la Luna. Their sleek, artistic logo and bottles are enchanting and the grounds of this Sonoma estate are simply beautiful. Go for a visit and pick ... http://www.velocurean.com/?p=1405