Last week’s Road Bike Rider newsletter had a question about getting odors out of synthetic cycling clothes. It didn’t surprise me, I mean, not only have I heard a lot of people complain about that, I know from experience! Synthetic clothes just seem to retain that “eau de cycling” scent.

I’ve heard that wool garments will stay fresh, but it isn’t really feasible to switch your entire wardrobe to wool clothing. (Not that it’s a bad idea.)

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After reading a review of Click Bloks at active.com, I’m anxious to try them.

While basically an alternative to gel, they offer something different to chew on. They’re like gummy bears in a way.

Not exactly like the FRS health chews, but similar, because both are like candy!

And a 2 serving bag is $2, right on par with gels. The active.com review made them sound real tasty. Let’s see…

When I found this article, I just had to laugh. Not that gardening isn’t exercise, it’s just that my mom has a nursery and huge gardens, so I’ve been stuck doing this since I was a toddler. Although it can be relaxing, it causes plenty of stress for me because I’m always forced to do it!

But it is a good workout and can be fun, so check it out. And if you like it, start volunteering to build trails for mountain bikers – that’s a workout!

Article: Tending the garden improves mental and physical well-being

Cheesy lines aside (do you watch Millionaire??), here’s a cool product from LifeLineUSA called the Power Wheel.

It’s like an ab wheel, but not just a regular old ab wheel. You can actually put your feet in this one!

(Yes, you can find the ab rollers pretty cheap or just make your own, which I highly recommend if you don’t have one – it’s an intense full-body workout. But if you can spare the money, try one of these beauties.)

www.lifelineusa.com

And since it’s endorsed by Matt Furey, it’s good in my book. (Matt Furey is well-known for his bodyweight conditioning programs.)

[March 2008 Update: For some reason, I can't find this product listed on their site anymore. But yo can find the same thing here.]

It looks like good, healthy stuff. Or at least it sounds like good stuff. I’m not a fan of tofu, but I’d like to try this and see how it goes. I encourage you to do the same.

Active.com story: http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=12784

Then I found more at: http://www.tempeh.info