"Enjoying The Ride" - The Boulder Cycling Club Newsletter  2010 Issue No. 19
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The Blue River Century

The 3rd Annual Blue River Century in Summit County.  It's a great change of scenery and from the usual riding down here in Boulder County and the views are quite spectacular. For more information about free stuff, discounts and other updates go to bluerivercentury.com/
 

Please, tell your friends and register today!
The Blue River Century is limited to 700 participants!
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Margarita Ride On This Week!

small logoSteve is back in town this week so the Margarita Ride is on and this week  featuring a ride out to Niwot to see Hazel Miller perform at the Thursday' Rhythm on the Rails Series.

Meet at 5:30 pm at Serrano's Restaurant in Gunbarrel.


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Pedal for Your Cause Bike Ride
Sunday, August 22, 7am - 2 pm
 
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  •  $40 registration fee through 8/14, $50 after that and includes lunch.
  •  Free t-shirt with paid registration by August 1st
  • Raise $500 or more and receive a FREE custom ACT bike jersey.
  • Volunteers are needed as well. 

    Event starts and finishes at Left Hand Brewing Co., 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, CO



    To register & more information: www.pedal4yourcause.org

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Rides This Week - July 28 - Aug. 4

Weekday rides will stay at the 5:45 pm departure time for the month of July and August.

*Every Tuesday we meet at Boulder Beer and depending on the weather determine the route often times going to Eldorado Canyon (approximately 20 + miles)

*Thursday Ride from Bacaro
Routes vary weekly, approximately 25 miles.

*Saturday morning rides are at Bicycle Village at 9:30 am. Please get there a little early so that the group can leave as close to 9:30 as possible. Routes vary weekly.

Please check the BCC calendar on the website to time and location of rides.

Always check the before you go and the Ride Cancellation Policy if the weather is questionable.  Please note that rides are cancelled if it is raining or lightening!

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Winston's Corner: Hydration

Editors note: We like to thank Winston from Carmichael Training Systems becoming one of our newest sponsors and providing great information on a variety of cycling related information

The human body is composed mostly of water which every cell uses to transport nutrients, maintain performance, eliminate waste, and recover. Unfortunately water is constantly being lost through your skin as perspiration, and through your airways as you breathe.  Hydration is therefore a critical element in performance and recovery.

The best method of tracking hydration is by weighing yourself. To get a baseline drink enough water to make your urine a light lemonade color, and then weigh yourself.  After you exercise weigh yourself again.  For every pound lost replace it with 16oz (1lb) of fluid. This is the equivalent of one small bottle filled to the bottom of the neck.  When training in a hot environment your body loses water and salts faster as you sweat more making hydration increasingly important. 

Good advice for proper hydration is to fill up before your workout with 16 oz one hour before, then drink one bottle during every hour.  Again, in the heat you need to drink more as you sweat more.  After the workout use the weight method, or drink until you have to urinate, but don't overdo it. Hypo-hydration, the opposite of dehydration, is just as dangerous.  It occurs when you drink too much water and deplete or dilute essential electrolytes or salts.

Everyone loses salt through sweat, but some people lose salts much faster, and therefore need more in their diet. Always use a sports drink that contains sodium and potassium like GU Electrolyte Brew especially if you are a salty sweater and find white lines on your clothing, face, or helmet straps, or cramp in the heat.  Don't wait until it's too late, dehydration can happen faster than you think.  Weigh the consequences, then weigh yourself and learn your body's natural hydration needs.

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About Us

The Boulder Cycling Club is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers.  Our mission is to create a more livable community by promoting health & recreation through bicycle activities, advocacy, & education. The BCC provides a safe and social alternative to the competitive riding style of most clubs.   We are more about fun than competition.  Our rides are no-drop tours that leave you time to look at the scenery and chat a bit.

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In This Issue
Blue River Century
Margarita Ride On This Week!
Pedal for Your Cause Bike Ride
Rides This Week
Winston's Corner: Hydration.
Membership.
Visit Our Sponsors!
Photo GallerY
Twitter and Facebook.
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Membership

Please help defray the expenses of our all-volunteer organizationby joining or renewing your annual membership.  If you are renewing, twelve months will be added to the end of your current membership.  Remember that non-members and expired members may only ride once as a guest due to insurance requirements.  See our list of great member benefits.  It's easy and you can do it all online just click below!



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Photo Gallery


Our 2009 & 2008 galleries are up but we need 2010s! Click here to send us your club photos and be entered to win a club t-shirt


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