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Is Chocolate Milk the Best Recovery Drink?

I’ve always found chocolate milk a convenient and delicious way to pickup some much-needed energy on a long, hot ride.  It’s available at almost every gas station and convenience store.  It tastes great, and it doesn’t leave me feeling full and gassy.  I’m not the only one who thinks it a good idea.

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Chocolate milk has gained a lot of popularity as a post-workout recovery drink. Perhaps you have wondered why and if it’s right for you.

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The River Mountains Loop Trail and Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail in Henderson, Nevada

The city of Henderson is just 16 miles from downtown Las Vegas.  It not a place you naturally associate with cycling,  but in fact, Henderson is home for two outstanding bike trails – The River Mountains Loop Trail and the associated Historic  Railroad Tunnel Trail.

When living in southern California,  we occasionally would to head to Vegas for a weekend.   Often we would pack our trikes along with us, and then head over to these trails during the day.  Mac even came with us once.  We always had an amazing time and totally enjoyed the rides.

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A New Route North From Lakewood Ranch

I spend a lot of time cycling the roads and trails nearest my home here in Lakewood Ranch.  So it is always exciting when a new route opens up that provides a different route from home.  Recently, a new way out of Lakewood Ranch, into the areas north of SR64 has become available.  This may be old news to the folks that are more plugged into the cycling community here in the Ranch, but for me this new route is kind of a big deal.

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Day 7 – From Little Torch Key to Hawks Cay

Today is the last day of cycling on our Key West Tour.  We’re a little sad that it will soon be over, but we are looking forward to a great day of riding .  Are we are definitely looking forward to reaching The Hawks Cay Resort and getting in some quality relaxing time.

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Day 6 – Heading Back to Little Torch Key

After yesterday’s adventure in the kayaks, I’m ready to get back on the trikes.  Although we would love to stay here and play for a few more days, our time in Key West is done.  It’s time to start riding back toward home.

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Day 4 – A Free Day In Key West

The Authors Guesthouse has proven a fine place to relax in Key West.  It’s close enough to town that everything is an easy bike or cab ride.  But it’s far enough away that we are not disturbed by the hustle and bustle on the street, and we don’t hear any traffic noise.    Both of us sleep well, and awaken to our first morning in Key West eager to explore the town.

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Day 3 – Big Pine Key to Key West

Tim, our host at the Barnacle Bed and Breakfast, prepares a fabulous breakfast.    We gathered with the other guests on the upstairs patio to share breakfast, along with the gorgeous views of the Gulf.  We gorge ourselves on vegetable fritatta, and chat with our fellow travelers about trikes,, the trip and our plans for the day.

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Day 2 – Long Key to Big Pine Key

Finally, the sun is shining!  We peek outside our loud, smelly room at the Tree Lime Resort to see the sight of the sun riding into a crystal clear sky.  Yes!  Today we can begin our ride.

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Day 0 – Lakewood Ranch to Key Largo

Well, the day is here!  Today we begin the Key West Tour.

It’s been busy, what with Thanksgiving and family and then making final preparations for the tour.  But today all the planning is done, and we are off on our newest adventure!  We both wake early and  are eager to begin.

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