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Cycle Back to Sleep
We're happy to announce our new monthly column in the Healthy Living Magazine section of Florida Weekly! This week's full version is now available online and free in local area stores. Our first topic concerns sleep disorders and the positive effect of cycling. Take a look: You can click through to the full PDF of the article right HERE. Let us know what you think! Love, Peace and Bicycle Grease, Matt & Julie
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Hydrate and Ride Great
Summer in South Florida is never the time to take chances with hydration - especially when cycling. Keeping your body healthy and hydrated on a daily basis will go a longer way toward setting you up for a successful ride than anything else. Sipping 12-16 ounces of water about four hours before climbing onto your bike for a moderate-paced ride is a good plan. Then, around two hours before you start, slowly drink another 12 ounces. There's no need to over-hydrate as your body can only absorb so much fluid. Having water available during your ride is necessary, however, so...
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Meet Zach!
We're psyched to introduce our new full-time OYM employee, Zach Wolz! In our April newsletter, we mentioned some "Secret Zach Facts" that you need to know to claim your special in-store offer. So, here you go: 1. Mountain or Road? Both! 2. Clips or Cleats? Cleats 3. Boxers or Briefs? Boxers all the way. 4. Pet's name? Hmm there are a whole lot: Duke, Rugby, Lily, Coco, Ninja, Bubba and Valentino 5. Favorite color? OYM Red! 6. Favorite Florida sports team? Team OYM! 7. Training wheels or not? I did have training wheels but I don't recommend them. 8. What is your lovely wife's name? Clare...
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OYM Loves to Get Dirty
We had a blast at the 2013 Santos Fat Tire Festival in Ocala, Florida! From March 8 - 10th, this was our weekend home-away-from home as we sponsored one of the event campsites: It was an awesome weekend of trails, bikes, friends, and entertainment for all cycling enthusiasts to benefit the non-profit Ocala Mountain Bike Association (OMBA). Thanks to Office Tech Consultants for sponsoring our Friday night dinner. Special thanks also to photographer Mick Shea for granting us the use of his copyrighted action pics. Go Team OYM! Way to smile through that dirt, guys! Love, Peace and Bicycle Grease, Matt &...