June 2009

Introducing the Buribar

June 18, 2009 04:45

Greetings,

for those of you who are interested in something to get you through the Tchaik concerto or Mahler nine without fading away until your second wind kicks in (always embarrassing) I would like to introduce the Buribar.

The origin of the recipe is actually long distance and touring cyclists who suggested that a good ratio of carbs, protein and fats for really hard core biking is 40%/30%/30%. I modified a version of this that has been kicking around for a while for my own use during long distance rides. The bar has been tested by me on extremely gruelling bike mountain climbs. It provides a stream of energy but doesn`t shoot its load (or you of the planet) because of the decent protein content . Eat one hour or more before whatever you are going to do.

The most important change I made to the old recipes I found (can`t remember where ) was to get rid of the corn syrup (absolute poison) and substitute rice malt which the body processes more slowly so you don`t crash after a sugar rush.

The ingredients:

2 cups rice malt (organic)

1 tablespoon honey (organic)

2 cups crunchy peanut butter (non hydrogenated , organic)

1 tablespoon cocoa. (no sugar)

2 teaspoons cinnamon.

1 teaspoon sea salt.

2 cups quality whey protein.

3 cups oats pureed in a blender so they are powder.

Mix the first six ingredients. A sticky, messy job that is hard and discouraging. Don`t start licking your fingers or by the end you will be in a diabetic coma.... Stir in the protein powder a little at a time. The mixture will probably be so stiff that you have to use your hands. Mix in the oats. This requires a lot of strength. Spread on non stick paper (11.5x15` inches) Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into thirty pieces and store in the fridge.

If you don`t seriously love the taste of these you probably have a problem. I would suggest that they are not designed as a quick snack when you are feeling peckish. Its a strong bar for hard work. Also go easy on giving them to children except in small bites at soccer games or whatever.

Cheers,

Buri

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Violinist on a bike

June 7, 2009 21:55

Greetings,

Since I started serious biking and touring a couple of years back (with time off for pneumonia) I was wondering what could be learnt from this experience that applies to violin playing. Here is a tentative list.

Bike- Train for a tour or the tour trains you.

Violin- Don’t learn the Tchaikovsky concerto until you can play it.

Bike- One day off a week from training will leave you refreshed and stronger.

Violin- One day off a week from practiicng will increase your learning and help prevent burn out.

Bike- Mountain bikes are for mountains. Roadbikes are not the same thing.

Violin- Always use the instrument and bow that suits you .

Bike- A commuting cyclist is actually exposed to less air pollution than a commuting motorist.

Violin- Don`t accept a job in a chamber group called the `Farting Quartet.`

Bike- Distribute the weight in the panniers evenly.

Violin- Make sure the second violin section has some good players.

Bike- Protect the family jewels with padded shorts.

Violin- Ditto in Bruckner symphonies.