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MOTOR TABS Tri Squadron Captures Two Podiums at OC TRI!!

2010-10-16T20:49:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Orange County International Triathlon 1.5k swim / 40k bike / 10k run at lake Mission Viejo CA. Cool morning temperatures gave way to warm Santa Ana winds thru Santiago Canyon, making this tough, hilly course even more difficult.

Leading the way for the Motor Tabs Triathlon Squadron was Miguel Ramos burning up the course in 2:17:20 capturing 2nd place in his age group and holding off the 3rd place finisher by 2 seconds, thats great racing!

Team Captain Kirk Fitzek had strong competition in the 50-54 age group, with the top 3 men finishing within 1:20 of each other, KF coming under the finish banner in 3rd place. Nice work men - looking forward to Big Rock results as well!!

Winter Hydration Protocols

2010-10-06T19:09:00.000-07:00

Does Proper Hydration Play a Significant Role in Training and Performance in Cooler Environments?

By Ronald Mendel, PhD

Now that summer is over and we are heading into the winter months, how many of you are already changing some of your exercise related habits? In particular, what is your thought process regarding proper hydration and energy needs? Even though winter (colder environmental conditions) is upon us, proper hydration and nutrition should not be ignored. In fact, you might be surprised to know that there are more environmental issues that must be addressed for athletes to maintain their performance levels in the cold than in the heat.

Here’s what we know…..

Cold exposure has been shown to cause fluid losses on the order of 2-5% of body mass (O’brien et al. 1996). Many reasons have been linked to this dehydration induced by cold exposure including reduced voluntary fluid intake, poor access to water, reduced thirst sensitivity, sweating due to exercise and clothing (O’brien et al. 1996, Ramanathan 1964, Freund and Sawka 1996, Wyant and Caron 1983). Kenefick et al. (2004) examined whether hypohydration (dehydration) altered thermoregulation and cardiovascular responses to exercise in the cold. We know that these responses are altered in the heat, but it was unclear in the cold. The data demonstrated that moderate intensity exercise while dehydrated did not alter metabolic heat production, skin temperature or heat loss. It also did not increase thermoregulatory or cardiovascular strain.

Despite these findings, one thing remains clear. It is imperative to maintain hydration status even in cold environments. From a practical standpoint, prolonged exercise in the cold can still produce heat at a greater rate than heat is lost. This will obviously lead to heat storage and a subsequent increase in core temperature. This increase in core temperature can, and will, be compounded by dehydration due to any one of the reasons noted earlier. Ventilation (breathing) increases in the cold. Most people don’t realize how much fluid is lost through ventilation even normally. So when ventilation is increased due to cooler temperatures, the amount of fluid loss just from breathing has the potential to be rather significant. Reduced voluntary intake is also a major factor that may lead to dehydration of athletes while exercising in the cold. Athletes tend to think less about fluids and proper hydration because they don’t perceive themselves to sweat as much when they train in the cooler environment, and therefore, have a tendency to consume less fluid. This may or may not be true depending on the clothing that is worn. An overall reduced sensitivity to thirst is also a contributory factor in not consuming enough fluids while exercising in colder environments. Also of significance, and maybe even more important than hydration, is the metabolic response to training in cold temperatures. Cold exposure increases the use of carbohydrates as a fuel. Even during light exercise, muscle glycogen decreases at a faster rate in colder temperatures than warm temperatures. This increases reliance on glycogen reduces the ability to exercise at a higher intensity for extended periods of time because carbohydrates fuel intense exercise. Therefore, ingesting fluids and carbohydrates prior to and during exercise in cooler environmental conditions seem to be quite prudent.

Let’s not forget about those that take their training indoors during the cold times. Environmental conditions may more closely mimic those of summer, but one can still make the argument that hydration is still less of a concern. Because of this, athletes may not properly hydrate themselves prior to training and therefore be setting the stage for suboptimal training. With potentially higher sweat rates during high intensity indoor training, optimal hydration, adequate carbohydrate intake and replacement of lost electrolytes still remain a priority for optimal performance. Fortunately, a product like Motor Tabs fits the bill. Don’t be fooled by the weather outside - let Motor Tabs help you continue to train optimally by providing you with the proper hydration and fuel to be a winner!

Motor Tabs at Las Vegas Interbike 2010!

2010-09-29T22:28:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas 2010
Sunday:
We departed for Las Vegas at 9am with venti Starbucks red-eyes in hand and Johnny Cash in our ears. It was a quick trip and headed directly to the Sands Expo center to pick up our badges. There was no line, and after obtaining our badges headed to Bootleg Canyon to set up the Outdoor Demo booth. We were greeted by 100 degree+ temps and howling winds. Once our compound was set (FRICTION FREEDOM, SDG COMPONENTS, FLUID RECOVERY and ICE TOOLZ), it was time to head back to the fabulous Circus Circus to rest up for what would be a grueling yet completely spectacular week.

Monday:
Out the door early and headed to Bootleg Canyon to get rolling for Outdoor Demo. The show started at 9am and thousands of bicycle dealers from across the globe swarmed the venue to test the 2011 bikes from the top manufacturers. The high heat was the perfect chance for them to try MOTOR TABS as well. In fact, the attendees consumed over 50 gallons of Tabs over the two-day affair. Strangely enough, there were only a small handful of sport nutrition outfits in attendance: Fluid Recovery, H20 Overdrive, nuun, Camelbak and PowerBar. That boded well for us, and we were quite busy each of the two days.

Tuesday:
Another solid day in the Las Vegas heat enabled us to touch hundreds of new and existing customers. John and Rachel from Bike Religion stopped by the booth, and test rode a couple of new rigs from Cervelo. Patrick Brady (Red Kite Prayer) stopped in to top off his bottles on several occasions. Once tear-down time hit at 5pm we scrambled to shift gears and head over the Sands Expo center to set-up the indoor portion of the show. We were adjacent to Fluid Recovery and it worked well as our product is designed for before/during whilst theirs is for post training. The MOTOR TABS/FLUID combo is quickly becoming a favorite among elite and aspiring elite endurance athletes. Maximum respect for the two young men who founded Fluid (Brown and Smith). Team Fluid Las Vegas, a top road cycling program, was also on hand. Melinda and Nathan jumped in helped pour drinks. Melinda was especially helpful and took over the booth!!

Wednesday:
Day One of our sixth installment of Interbike commenced. Big Troy from Friction Freedom was on hand to help man the booth and did a phenomenal job! Michellie Jones, the world’s premier triathlete, stopped by for a visit. We touched hundreds of bike shop owners, buyers as well as quite a few people who had absolutely no business even being at the show. Sometimes it can get irritating when those types demand free samples, bottles and whatever else isn’t tied down. That’s part of the show, however, and adds an element of danger. The braintrust from CrossFit Endurance paid us a visit, including endurance training pioneer Brian MacKenzie, Carl Borg and Doug Katona.

Thursday:
Day Two was another solid day and we touched even more bike enthusiasts. Our first employee from yesteryear, Saacha, jumped back into the mix and did a great job. Melinda from Team Fluid was on hand once again and her passion was clearly evident as she discussed the merits of MT with the attendees. Bahati and his entourage came by for a visit. We sponsored his program this year and he embraced our product.

Friday;
Final day of Interbike 2010 and another solid day at the booth. Fluid Las Vegas members were once again present and helping pour drinks to the parched (and hung over) attendees. After a quick tear down it was a wrap to a very successful show!

Saturday:
Although Interbike was over, we had yet another event in Las Vegas last weekend…this time it was the Mr. Olympia expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We had a couple of key meetings, then it was time to say goodbye to Las Vegas after a full week of brand building. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed connecting with our customer base, athletes and potential partners!!

Motor Tabs Athlete Michellie Jones @ the Ironman 70.3 Philippines!

2010-08-26T10:00:00.000-07:00

Michellie jones takes 2nd at Ironman 70.3 Philippines

Magali Tisseyre of Canada, Bronze Medalist at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, won the women’s category of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines at the CamSur Watersports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur.

Michellie Jones of Australia, 2006 Ironman World Champion and 2000 Olympic silver medalist, grabbed second place.

Magali Tisseyre and Michellie Jones seconds apart from the swim with Michellie leading the field. Once onto the bike the Duo continued to dominate the rest of the women’s field. At the Bike to run transitions only a few seconds separated the pair.

As both women hit the run, Tisseyre began to pull away – taking a 45 second lead at ten kilometers - and built what was to become a final two minute buffer. Upon finishing, the first word out of Tisseyre was ‘hot,’ and that really said it all. Or perhaps it was just the warmth of the locals as Governor Leroy suggested.

Michellie Jones announced it was one of the most memorial race due to the local Villages cheering loudly and at every possible opportunity over the 70.3 Mile course.

It was a testing race, not only for the professionals but for the age-groupers out there later in the day taking on the afternoon sun and rain. It is a tough event, but also a well-produced and well-supported event – leaving little doubt why competitor numbers doubled from 2009.

"Don't give up the ship!"

2010-08-09T14:48:00.000-07:00

Race recap from tri star Timothy O'Donnell

"Hi everyone,

I am proud to report I took 2nd place last weekend in Immenstadt,
Germany at the ITU Long Course World Championships.

Racing in Europe is never easy but I could not let the title go
undefended. Since I have not raced longer than a half-ironman I knew
the 4km, 130km, 30km race would be a challenge. To add to the
difficulty of the longer distance the bike course was absolutely
brutal with over 6500 ft of vertical gain and several dangerous
switchback descents. While it rained all week when race day came
around it was sunny and dry making for fantastic race conditions. I
started the race in a great position, settling into the front pack of
the swim. I exited the water and with a short course style quick
transition took an early lead on the bike. Unfortunately I ran into a
problem as I dropped my chain on the first climb only several
kilometers into the ride. To make matters worse the section of the
hill was about 18% and I had trouble getting going again I even
having to run up the hill to a less steep section. Once I got going I
had lost over 50 seconds to the leaders. Much like Contador and
Schleck in the TdF last month it turns out triathletes don't wait when
someone drops a chain!

If there is one thing I have learned from my Navy days it is "Don't
give up the ship." While I was in a bad position I stayed calm and
just kept charging. I rode through the field and joined the three
leaders about 17km into the ride. Back in front I settled into a
rhythm at the front of the race. I felt great going through the first
90km and then I started to pay the price for the first 15km of
catching up. In the last 40km my inexperience at longer racing
appeared as I fell off pace and lost what would end up being a
devastating 5 minutes to the leaders.

When the smoke cleared I entered T2 in sixth position. Of course I
stayed true to my motto and did not give up. I began the run and felt
absolutely horrible! I remember saying to myself "if this is what
Ironmans are going to be I think I'll stick to short course!" I lost
some time to the front 5 competitors in the first 5km but I began to
find my stride. In a methodical manner I caught the racers in front
of me, moving into 5th after lap 1 and 4th after lap 2. I entered the
final lap in 4th place and while 2nd place was 1:40 up the road I knew
if I stayed strong I could get there. On the last lap the difficultly
of the bike made another appearance as everyone began to stat moving
backwards. Before I knew it 2nd place was in sight and with 5km left
in the run I made the pass and did not look back.

While I was not able to defend my title I was very proud of the fight
I put up in its defense. I learned a great deal about long course
racing and I it was an important step in my progression to Ironman
racing. All in all the trip was an invaluable experience!

Feel free to read more and check out the results at www.timothyodonnell.com

Thanks to everyone for your support and remember "Dont give up the
ship!"

All the best,
Timothy"

Motor Tabs Motorsicles: A How-To

2010-08-02T13:50:00.000-07:00

Are you getting tired of ingesting pre-training or pre-race electrolytes by sipping on your bottle? Give yourself a change of pace and enjoy them as a refreshing, frozen treat. These frozen popsicles will be sure to bring back childhood memories and take the rut out of your training routine.

All it takes is a simple 3-step process from start to finish. Let's get started!

Step 1:

Pick your favorite flavor of Motor Tabs, or do them all! Don't be afraid to mix flavors either... different tabs mixed together actually give a nice change to the palette.

You are going to want to pre-dissolve these tablets in 10 oz. of water, versus the normal recommended 20 oz. of water, for a more flavorful Motorsicle. Adjust the amount depending on desired flavor strength. 10 oz. seemed to be the optimal balance of flavor

Step 2:

Now, you're going to need a popsicle tray for this next step. They shouldn't cost any more than a couple of bucks at your local supermarket! Once the Motor Tabs has fully dissolved, begin to pour into the popsicle tray. Depending on what kind of popsicle tray you've purchased, be sure to leave enough room for the space displaced by the handle/rod combination. Pop them into the freezer after completing this.

Step 3:

Alas, the fruits of your labor are ready to be enjoyed. Remove the popsicle tray from the freezer and pull out one of the handles. However, be sure to check that it is frozen all the way through. You shouldn't see any fluid moving around in there! If you do, set to freeze a little while longer before you can enjoy this awesome treat.

Feel free to let us know what works for you! We want to hear back from our community to see how you guys are enjoying this treat! After all, without the support of you guys, we wouldn't be here! Be sure to find us on Facebook @ Motor Tabs Fluid Replacement Systems and on Twitter @MotorTabs !

Rise to the Occasion!

2010-06-27T15:50:00.001-07:00

You will rise to the performance & health level that you choose.
In the quest to help you spark you on your path to improved vitality...

You Don't Know Squat?! Then Know Squat!Watch people walk. Look at the posture. Good gait while walking and strong posture is
imperative when it comes to being agile, mobile and therefore capable of taking on more
stress/load. There are a lot of people who "exercise" but can't do a deep squat. I see
alleged "yoga" takers who would fall down if they were asked to squat deep. Bottom
line - if your bottom can break parallel on a squat with your shoulders up and weight
centered, that's a good start! The Squat is a fundamental, critical component to building
the rest of your program. Can't squat? Can't do much else then.

Nutrient DensityI get asked to look at more wrappers, ingredient lists and food options than that Man v. Food
guy (great show by the way). What most of you are really asking is "will this food make me
fat," or "is this healthy for me." Here is what I look for when consuming ALL foods: How dense
is the nutrient makeup of the food? Example: a piece of white bread is not nutrient dense.
Broccoli is. Both carbs but way more density in the broccoli plus you get a boost of vitamins
and essential chemical components that will add to the nutrient value of the food. The next
time you get ready to suck down something, think of how packed it is with nutrients. And ask
yourself what your body will do with that food (how it will affect and support your health and
performance goals.)

Get Strong, Lift HeavyTo get strong, you gotta lift heavy. That's it. You don't get stronger by doing 20 reps of the
inner/outer thigh machine after you do a few bicep curls. You do get strong by learning and
progressing at movements like the push-up, squat, deadlift, pull-up and other compound
movements. Stretching, "core" work, LSD (long slow duration) cardio work and "power
walking" just delay the inevitable decline. Power is the end game. There are no excuses
for not lifting heavy. Regardless of where you are at right now, you can progress and see
marked results by focusing on getting stronger. Most are just afraid. Fear is easily overcome
and you will soon ask yourself why you didn't do this sooner. Plus you'll like the thinner waist,
increased metabolism and better energy!

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens (Jimi Hendrix)
Celebrate the fact you have the potential to find more potential!
- Doug Katona

Don't Wait For Something To Happen! Make It Happen NOW!

2010-05-13T09:11:00.000-07:00

It feels good to feel good.

Eating is A Gauge
Train harder and more consistent and you will eat healthier. Training smart = eating clean.
Food is fuel...when you train well, you will not crave sugars, you will crave what your body
needs - lean protein and nutrient-dense foods. If you're looking for a diet or for a quick-fix,
chances are you are also inconsistent with training or not training with sufficient intensity.
Result - you feel tired, hungry (mainly for carbs) or less motivated to get done what you
need to get done. So...get it done!

The Engine In Review
By popular demand...here is my Q & D (quick and dirty) on the 4 parts to the Engine. When
we say engine in an athlete, we often refer to their physical abilities that are developed...
those are the easy things to get. So, for your reading/contemplating pleasure, here are
the 4 key pieces that determine how powerful your Engine is (in order from easiest to
train to the hardest: (remember, this is for endurance-related sports)
1. Leg Strength
2. Power Output
3. Lung Capacity
4. The Mind - this is where most athletes/fitness athletes miss the opportunity. Call it what
you want (dedication, desire, suffer threshold, intent) but if you remember that no physical
action happens without a mental action first then you'll begin to understand...

Just Meat It
All meat ain't meat. Chicken can be about as healthy as milk these days. Beef can have
the same amount of fat as a doughnut. Buy lean meat. It packs protein and is very nutrient
dense. It helps build lean tissue, maintain metabolism, keep energy level and helps with
recovery. Read the labels! Go organic, grass-fed and avoid the hormones. Then take a
look at the saturated fat and keep it under 3.0g per serving.

Delay training...then delay getting to your goal. If you wait...well, then weight.

- Doug Katona

Testimonials on How To Save a Life

2010-04-27T09:26:00.000-07:00

Here is what fellow athlete and MotorTabs user Bob Burnes had to say to us.

"I am never without my beloved Motortabs at the track. Once again, no BONK. I started drinking some MotorTabs a few hours prior to racing and I just don't suffer from the BONK or muscle stiffness. I love it.

I don't know if I've told you or not, but MotorTabs is being credited with helping a man survive. I was going to school to become a police officer in Orange, CA last November. During the arrest and control portion of the class a fellow officer became very ill. I recognized the symptoms as dehydration and the start of heat exhaustion. I had him chew on a bit of MotorTabs then I put the rest in a bottle of water. I gave him two more to take with him to the hospital as he was carried off by ambulance.

When he got back from the hospital he left a message for me. The doctors informed him that the officer's survival rate was greatly increased because he was able to get much needed electrolytes, minerals, and salts back into his system quickly. The doctors took a look at the MotorTabs and we're impressed. Instead of hooking him up to IVs right away, they allowed him to cool down naturally and drink two more MotorTabs over a period of two hours. The next day, his color was better, he was well hydrated, and did well in the class despite the heat."

Power Starts In The Mind: by Doug Katouna

2010-04-20T12:53:00.001-07:00

Regardless of what you tell yourself, you alone decide how you feel, perform and look.

Happy In Decline?
On my group ride Sunday (Como Street), I found myself in the lead group of about 15 riders
(out of about 85 that started). Lots of ugly going on. Then I looked around at the top of
the final climb (now only about 10 of us left). Only 1 fire breather under 35 years old! Why?
Wisdom. Experience. Consistent training. Passion for the sport. Fight. Fun. I bet some
of the younger guys that got dropped (and maybe some older ones too) had some good
excuses (dog ate my homework, too much of not enough, not enough sleep 3 months ago).
None of us 35+ guys were thinking about our age when it was Go Time. As you age, why
not think about drawing on your expansive base of everything (see the Why? above) and
put it to use. Do you? No decline as you mature, only more tools in your arsenal to use!

Lift. Run. Ride. Who the F Cares?
How strong is your weakness? If you ride good, can you run good too? Can you do some
endurance in the morning then knock out some heavy shoulder press in the afternoon?
What are you good at (fitness/sport related, not at Bingo or gardening)? But more importantly,
what area of your performance/fitness do you need to work at? That tells me more about
an athlete's potential than anything else. Target yourself to be able to perform efficiently
at multiple skills that require varying degrees of load, time and power requirements.
Then, whatever the activity or workout, you'll lick your chops instead of getting your chops
kicked in.

L.O.W. Losers
28. 101. 0. The last FAC email I sent out included my Lean Out Week shred routine. 28
of you did it faithfully, 101 pounds lost and 0 surprises from me. Bottom line - if you want
to get lean, you can. Read that line again. Get it done or it will be harder to get it done.

Coffee & Coconut
Coffee is a food group (I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere???!!!). Coconut is quickly
becoming the new power substance over soy and other genetically-modified junk touted
as healthy. Well, now there is Coconut Creamer for your bean! Yep, I have done my
own brutal field tests over the last month (had to drink some good coffee while I sampled
the Hazelnut, French Vanilla repeatedly). It's an athletic alternative to other creamers.

Experience is not what happens to a man, it is what a man does with what happens to him.
(A. Huxley)

If you wait for the motivation or the right time to get where you want to be, then
you will get lost in the abyss of opportunity.

- Doug Katona

Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team: Still On Fire

2010-04-05T23:26:00.000-07:00

It seems that the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling team is really loving MotorTabs as their choice for race fuel. With all the victories they've been racking up, they can't be wrong. Here is what their team directors have to say about it:

“If you’re training or racing with just water, it’s like putting 85 octane into a Formula 1 car. You’re the Formula 1 car, so use the right fuel. MotorTabs is the best option out there and our choice for electrolyte replenishment. I make sure 100% of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling team uses MotorTabs for training and racing. When using it, there’s less chance of cramping and the product aids in water absorption for better hydration.”

Steve Owens

General Manager & Technical Director

Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team

CEO, Colorado Premier Training

Results Are In! MotorTabs In Full Effect @ San Dimas Stage Race!

2010-03-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

The San Dimas Stage Race, which took place in San Dimas, California, fared well for MotorTabs sponsored athletes! Here is a quick excerpt from SCVelo about what it had to offer:

"– World class professional and talented amateur cyclists from around the world are once again gearing up to compete in the 11th annual San Dimas Stage Race. The race, hosted by local bike club SC Velo, is scheduled for March 19th, 20th, and 21st. Three exciting stages of racing are planned as well as a Kids Race on the last day. Over 800 amateur and professional cyclists are expected to compete for cash prizes. The San Dimas Stage Race has grown and matured from its modest beginning in 2000 to become well known and highly regarded within the cycling community."

MotorTabs is a proud sponsor in 2010 of both the Bahati Foundation and Big Orange Racing cycling groups. Hilton Clarke was the winner of the pro criterium at the SDSR, racing under Rahsaan Bahati and the Bahati Foundation team.

On top of that, Greg Leibert of the Big Orange Racing team finished victoriously as the winner of the GC at the SDSR! Congratulations to both teams and we'll be here to support you through the season!

BMW-Bianchi Update

2010-03-09T22:34:00.000-08:00

From one of our sponsored teams, BMW-Bianchi, here is what Laura Weislo had to say! Thanks to the crew for keeping us posted!

"Our 2010 BMW-Bianchi team camp in Cleveland, South Carolina was a
brilliant success and we thank you all for your gracious support that
makes the team possible.
After a horrible winter, spring finally sprang for the team camp and we
enjoyed clear skies and warm weather for our gathering.

On Saturday, the team arrived en masse, all 12 BMW-Bianchi members
causing a brief panic for the other women warming up on the course when
they saw us coming. I reassured them that we weren't entering all of the
team, just half, for the River Falls road race. Unfortunately for them,
we only needed half the team to dominate the race.
With Cora Olson, Deb Whitmore, Lauren Shirock, Kathleen Billington, Kate
Ross, Rachel Warner and Sarah Caravella controlling the race, it wasn't
long before the action started.

Deb was the first agressor, and when she was brought back, KB set a
fierce tempo on the climb which set up Kate for the counter-attack. Kate
stayed away for 15 miles before Veronique Labonte, down from Quebec,
went off in pursuit, bringing along Lees McRae riders Cinthia Lehner and
Erica Zaveta, Giselle Weeks of Team Headstrong and our own Sarah Caravella.

Kate was caught, briefly dropped and then fought her way back to the
lead group to help Sarah on the final lap. With her teammate there to
help, Sarah was able to match all the attacks up the hill coming into
the finish and then sprint to victory ahead of Labonte, Lehner and
Weeks. Kate held on for fifth while Rachel cleaned up the field sprint
for 9th behind the remnants of the earlier split.

The team enjoyed a fabulous group ride on Sunday in the foothills of the
Blue Ridge Mountains, with the Caesar's Head climb as the final
challenge of the day. Sarah, Rachel, Kathleen and Cora proved they were
ready to take on the Redlands Classic in two weeks with amazing
performances on the climb.

We've got a big surprise on our roster for the first NRC event in
Redlands, California but we're not quite ready to announce it yet.
Needless to say, we're going to have a great team and could have a
pretty good shot at winning some jerseys!"

"Bahati Foundation sweeps Merco Downtown Grand Prix"

2010-03-09T22:30:00.000-08:00

MotorTabs is a proud sponsor of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team! This past weekend they were over at the Merco Downtown Criterium. Here is what PodiumInsight had to say about the race.

With two of the top sprinters in North America, the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team executed perfect tactics at the Merco Downtown Criterium.
“We have Rahsaan Bahati, Hilton Clarke, the top sprinters in America, top 2, on a good day they can beat anybody. We had those two guys in the background, waiting and we have the upper hand. We’ll be aggressive, put ourselves in the move but if it doesn’t work, we have Rahsaan and Hilton and if it does stay away guys like myself can take their chance.” said winner Matty Rice.

Matty Rice (Bahati Foundation) celebrates his win at Merco Downtown Grand Prix

And it worked. Rice attacked his breakmates on the final lap to get the win, his second victory in two weeks after a four year dry spell while Rahsaan Bahati and Hilton Clarke took the field sprint to make it a sweep for the new team.
“It was a great feeling to come out of the corner and know that we were going to get 1-2-3, what a way to start a season.” smiled Bahati. “I think we’re going to have a great season and hopefully this pattern continues.”
Fans at the race known for its chicane and breaks were treated today to a battle between a break and a chasing field in the 40-mile/50-lap Men Pro/1/2 race. Did the field wait too long to chase? Would the break attack each other? All these questions were answered in the final 12 laps of the race.
Immediately from the start, California Giant Specialized went hunting for primes with both Andrew Talansky and Steve Reaney each getting a small gap before being swallowed up by the field. Six laps into the race, it was BISSELL’s Andy Jacques-Maynes who made a move. He was quickly joined by Tim Johnson (United Healthcare-Maxxis) and Jared Barilleaux (CalGiant). One lap later, Charlie Avis of Trek-Livestrong U23 bridged up while Jorge Alvarado (Bahati Foundation) made his way across after four more laps.
With a gap of thirty seconds at 35 laps to go, the Yahoo! Cycling Team started to chase in earnest, finally reeling the break in with 29 laps to go.
Shuffling, re-shuffling slowed the pace for the next couple of laps and then it was game on agian as speeds ramped up with A. Jacques-Maynes, Will Dugan (Team Type 1), Max Jenkins (United Healthcare-Maxxis), Carson Miller (Veloforma) and Will Routley (Jelly Belly) each attacking but nothing stuck.
Meanwhile Bahati was surfing the back of the field. “It’s just how it goes here, the right mix goes off the front and all of a sudden, you turn around on the homestretch and there’s no one in sight, and alright it’s our turn today.” he explained.

Andrew Talansky (CalGiant) setting the pace for 5-rider break

Finally with 14 laps to go, the right composition was found with five riders jumping away. In the break were Rice, Talansky, Iggy Silva (Trek-Livestrong U23), Ben Jacques-Maynes (BISSELL) and Philip Mooney (Yahoo! Cycling Team).
“It’s just how it goes here, the right mix goes off the front and all of a sudden, you turn around on the homestretch and there’s no one in sight, and alright it’s our turn today.” said B. Jacques-Maynes. The gap quickly went up to twenty seconds as everyone pulled through, everyone except Rice that is.
“I worked for the first four laps of the move to get it started. we’ve got Hilton Clarke and Rahsaan Bahati, I had to sit back, if they catch us those guys win and if we stay away, I have a chance myself.” Rice explained.
With no rider in the break, everyone looked to the 9-rider United Healthcare team to assume the chase. With 10 laps to go and a gap of ten seconds, the team massed at the front with Johnson driving the train.

United Healthcare p/b Maxxis train chasing the break

The riders in the break, except for Rice, were still working together hoping it would stick. They also kept their eye on each other and especially on Silva the best sprinter in the small group.
“That’s exactly who I was worried about but to be a good criterium racer, you have to sprint and race hard.” said B. Jacques-Maynes. “Today he had one of the two, but it’s still early in the season.”
“I watched him and Ben go for a couple of primes, Ben got one and Iggy got one, Iggy is quick but he was looking a little tired at the end.” said Talansky.
With 6 laps to go, the gap was twenty-five seconds. After a monster pull by Roman Kilun (United Healthcare), the gap was down to twenty seconds at five laps to go. With two laps to go, it was fifteen seconds on the clock.
On the final lap, Rice made his move right at the start/finish line to drop his breakmates. “Those guys worked for ten miles out there, they worked hard, every lap was getting harder and harder so I was a bit fresher than those guys.” said Rice.
“When he hit I was on the other side of the group, I knew straightaways ‘I’m not able to go for this’ so just hope that they don’t all catch us at the line and we get nothing. I came out with a good place so I can’t complain. “ said B. Jacques-Maynes who finished 6th. “Good workout today, the legs felt better than I expected, the little opener yesterday probably helped.”
“When Matty Rice went, we all just kept rolling through together but he had a pretty good gap and then on the back stretch, we sat up a little, I guess everybody realized that we were not going to catch him and by sitting up there we got caught at the end by the United Healthcare train and the Bahati guys.” commented Talansky. “After he went, I was hoping we’d get close enough so that I could go, bridge up but that didn’t really happen. He beat me to the punch on that one, pretty much my only option was to attack, that was the plan, and then at the end just try to hold on once we got swarmed.” Talansky finished 7th.
“On the backside of the course we saw Matty was off on his own and me and Rahsaan were actually cheering. We were cheering him on and then we had a job to do to catch the other three, it couldn’t have worked more perfect.” smiled Clarke.

Rahsaan Bahati and Hilton Clarke of Bahati Foundation take field sprint to sweep podium

The pack swarmed the remnants on the break. “We caught them going into the last corner, it was awkward, they were fanned out across the road going into the turn, Hilton went inside, I went outside and we just dragged race to the finish.” said Bahati. “United Heatlthcare did a great job trying to bring the break back, if it wasn’t for those guys, we wouldn’t have been close.”
Top 10 Men Pro/1/2
1. Matthew Rice (Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling)
2. Rahsaan Bahati (Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling)
3. Hilton Clarke (Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling)
4. Eric Barlevav (UnitedHealthcare presented by Maxxis)
5. Cole House (BMC Racing)
6. Benjamin Jacques-Maynes (BISSELL Pro Cycling)
7. Andrew Talansky (California Giant Berry Farms/S)
8. Andy Jacques-Maynes (BISSELL Pro Cycling)
9. Sterling Magnell (God & Father)
10. Philip Mooney (Yahoo! Cycling Team)

Brand New MotorTabs Apparel For 2010!

2010-03-01T16:06:00.000-08:00

Motor Tabs is excited to bring you a new lineup of apparel for the 2010 racing season! We've revamped our t-shirt design with the new Motor Tabs look and are offering both a short sleeved and long sleeved model. Also new for this year is our hat and beanie! The hat is available in black and the beanie will be available in 3 colors including black, cream, and asparagus!
If you are interested in ordering any of the items, feel free to shoot us an email over at info@motortabs.com and we'll be more than happy to help you out!

MOTOR TABS Marquee Athlete Michellie Jones Opens 2010 With a Bang!!

2010-03-01T15:32:00.000-08:00

A great season opener for many professinals and a chance to test fitness resulted in a stellar field at the Desert Classic Duathlon.

Samantha McGlone reprised her 2005 title with a one minute margin of victory over Michellie Jones at the Desert Classic Duathlon in Phoenix, Arizona Sunday.

Samantha McGlone, the 2005 Desert Classic winner, started her day with a 20:47 split on the 3.5-mile trail run which put her 42 seconds behind Tucson neighbor and 2002 ITU World Champion Leanda Cave of Great Britain, 35 seconds behind Swiss Xterra star Renata Bucher, 13 seconds behind Michellie Jones, 12 seconds behind Marisa Asplund, and 4 seconds behind Linsey Corbin.

McGlone then took charge with a second-best 55:55 bike that took 49 seconds back from Jones and 51 seconds from Cave and 4:09 from Bucher while Angela Naeth surged with a race-best 55:24 bike.

McGlone then held off Michellie Jones by one minute at the line with a 1:36:00 time. Naeth placed third, nine seconds back of Jones.

Desert Classic Duathlon
Phoenix, Arizona
February 28, 2010
R 3.5 mi./ b 21 mi./ R 2.7 mi.

Results

Pro Men

1. Chris Foster (Redondo Beach CA) 1:23:57
2. Ben Hoffman (Durango CO) 1:25:53
3. Matthew Sheeks (Woodinville VA) 1:26:02
4. Ryan Guiliano (Schaumburg IL) 1:26:29
5. Chris Ganter (Philadelphia PA) 1:29:49
6. Brendan Halpin (Missoula MT) 1:33:30
7. Stephen Slabodnick (Chandler AZ) 1:37:39
8. Derek Yorek (Alamosa CO) 2:51:00

Pro women

1. Samantha McGlone (CAN - Tucson AZ) 1:36:00
2. Michellie Jones (AUS - Carlsbad CA) 1:37:00
3. Angela Naeth (CAN) 1:37:09
4. Leanda Cave (GBR – Tucson AZ) 1:37:28
5. Lisa Ribes (Tucson AZ) 1:38:42
6. Marisa Asplund (Durango CO) 1:40:05
7. Renata Bucher (SUI) 1:41:25
8. Kathy Rakel (Litchfield Park AZ) 1:41:59
9. Linsey Corbin (Missoula MT) 1:42:57
10. Anne Curi Preisig (Falmouth MA) 1:45:18

BMW-Bianchi Off to a Stellar Start!

2010-02-28T14:33:00.000-08:00

MotorTabs is a proud sponsor of the BMW-Bianchi cycling team! Here is what the team manager has to say about the start of their season.

"We got off to a great start in the early season races in the Southeast. We had two riders line up for the Wolfpack race - one day after the first event was cancelled due to snow, the team won the second race in Chapel Hill! Sarah Caravella, our newest weapon, forced a breakaway and then demolished her two companions in the uphill finish to claim the team's first win of the year. Cora Olson won the field sprint for 4th. The following weekend we sent four riders to the Greenville Training Series in South Carolina. Cora was our go-to girl this time, and after attacking from the gun, another new recruit Kate Ross countered with a solo move. When Kate was brought back Cora broke away and was never seen by the pack again thanks to the work of Kate, Deb Whitmore and myself to keep the chase under control. Cora won over her sole breakaway companion with relative ease. Unfortunately the rest of the team didn't have much luck in a dangerous bunch sprint. The next day Cora finished 4th in the BMW Performance Center criterium. Our marketing efforts are going well, and our new VIP Supporters Club has attracted 10 members so far. Our fan base is also growing, and between Twitter and Facebook we have over 1500 "fans"! Our next races will be the rest of the Greenville Training Series as our riders prepare for the start of the National Racing Calendar. Thanks to our fundraising efforts, we can field a full team at the Redlands Classic in California next month for the first time in our 7-year history. Cora Olson, Sarah Caravella, Kate Ross, Kathleen Billington and Rachel Warner will form the basis of the team with a few guest riders to complete the roster. Again, thank you for all of your support of our team!"

-Laura Weislo BMW-Bianchi team manager

MOTOR TABS Fuels Rookie Cyclist on Grueling Three-Day Tour!

2010-02-11T15:59:00.000-08:00

February 11, 2010
By Kelley Gast

I am pretty new to the cycling circuit. In training with my coach she mentioned a ride in Puerto Rico called La Vuelta which is over 375 miles in
3 days. So back in August she said "let's do it" and reluctantly I agreed.
No sooner had I signed up then she backed out of the ride due to other agreements in her coaching career. What's a girl going to do, RIDE!
So I stepped up to the challenge and started seriously training. She turned me on to Motor Tabs during my training and I certainly loved them but didn't understand the importance until the serious training in the gym left my dehydrated and exhausted. I then began drinking them all the time to replenish electrolyte imbalances to perform better. Now I was hooked. I never had that sticky sweet taste like Gatorade (or other sports drinks) and the taste is light and refreshing. Only a long distance athlete knows how badly your mouth can feel after you have the wrong sugar drink. That's why I love Motor Tabs! I tracked down a bunch of Motor Tabs for this upcoming ride and if I had not prepared I know I would have not made it. I arrive in Puerto Rico for this ride on a Tuesday evening. I walk the city in the heat and humidity on Wednesday. I even drank Motor Tabs to keep me replenished after the heat was more than I was used to. Thursday was an optional 40-mile prelude to make sure the bike was good after the airplane ride. I drank seven bottles of fluid due to being in the heat, humidity and multiple stops in the sun and then called Sellers to get some electrolyte tips! I thought I must be dehydrating from travel, weather and other circumstances and was worried about the upcoming ride.
Day 1 - San Juan to Ponce was 148 miles with 4,180 in elevation gain in the heat and humidity. I kept it together and finished strong. Other people were dehydrated but I drank at least 2 Motor Tabs per hour and my 72 oz. Camelbak was a constant source every 10 minutes.
Day 2 - Woke up feeling great! Ponce to Mayaguez was 93 miles with 3,439 in elevation with temperatures in the 90's and once again I remained fully hydrated. I rested and put those feet in the air and made sure that on the last big day I would ride strong.
Day 3 - Mayaguez to San Juan was 139 miles with 4,236 in elevation gain in the high 90's and I remained strong again. Never had a cramp, never felt badly and certainly by the 3rd day I should have been on my behind but I stayed true to my scheduled hourly routine of Motor Tabs.
After reviewing my Garmin and realizing that I totaled over 432 miles with my added City tour and completing 13,091 in total elevation gain over 4 days without EVER cramping, feeling dehydrated and overall feeling great each day, no one can believe that this girl finished a ride like this! While I saw people scraping the bottom of the pretzel barrel for salt, looking behind me to see guys in better shape than me drafting me, people on the side of the road cramped and others massaging their legs while riding I felt like I was cheating since I was feeling so great!
Of course the highlight was seeing those big guys behind me lined up so I could bring them home! Awesome experience not to be overlooked by the way I felt from listening to my coach and working with the Motor Tabs products prior to this ride. I am hooked for good, keep them coming!

Food For Fuel!

2010-02-05T15:29:00.000-08:00

Are You Flying in February?...Chew on This!
In this first shot for you, let's look at nutrient density and athletic eating...
By Doug Katona

Eat For Fuel
Whatever you put in your pie-hole should be supportive of your (physical/emotional) goals. Ask yourself this
question the next time you crave a bagel (aka Nasty Food in Disguise) - How nutrient dense is the material?
In other words - the calories should have a direct application to function. An example would be that if you
ate an avocado, you would give it a thumbs up because it is an essential fatty acid and provides energy.
If you are sucking down potatoes, then you would see me sitting on your shoulder saying there are better
sources of complex carbohydrate that are more nutrient dense!

Food Pyramid Flip
The Food Pyramid should be flipped upside down. Then it would make sense. Grains, starches, breads, pastas should
be at the top (eat very little amounts of these) and lean meats, nuts, healthy oils and veggies/fruits should be
consumed with more regularity. The idea is to consume foods that are thermogenic in nature - 100 calories of
a piece of whole wheat toast is not the same as 100 calories of salmon. The 100 calories of salmon get "burned
though" by the body - there is more energy required to "process" the salmon. So, the net affect of the 100 calories
of the salmon gets almost nullified. The toast is well, basically a poor return on the calories. Eat toast. Be toast.

Train a lot, Eat a lot?
This is a good one. Some exercisers and athletes just can't seem to get very lean. Or maybe they just can't seem
to get that muscle definition they desire. Must be the genes, right? Nope. Must be age, right? Double nope.
Some people train a little but eat a lot. If you do some moderate exercise, it doesn't mean you have the green
light to destroy a bag of chips. Train with enough intensity and power, then you can get away with a cheat meal
once in awhile. But better to err on the side of eating for energy and performance.

What Do You Expect?
Someone told someone who told someone who told me..."He expects a lot from the people he trains (coaches)." Darn
straight on that one. Good coaches and trainers expect a lot from their "athletes." It's what we do. If you are
tentative or unsure if you want to get fit and enjoy your true potential, then only you are preventing you. It's
in you if you want it and if you're willing to cross the line. Don't you expect a lot from yourself? Or are you okay
with just being in "maintenance." I expect this: to see you realize the powerful journey of discovering being
powerful, strong, lean, agile, injury-free, pain-free, internally healthy and emotionally charged up. Is that too
much to expect?!

Is Your Warm-Up a Workout?
I got an email from one of our Thursday night workout animals. Doug, I was laughing last night during the warm-up. My workouts were never as hard as our warm-ups!. Thank you for sneaking me into this shape, it's refreshing! I wondered if
this person was on their 3rd glass of wine but whatever, it's true. Here's a quick-n-dirty warm-up that will turn you
into sweaty Betty but also get your threshold for training increased...
10 Minute Warm-up (Bike or run); This ain't the time to read People Magazine, get to work, get some intensity going.
Shoulder and leg mobility movements....then knock out:
10 Squats, 10 Push-Ups, 10 Lunges, 10 Burpees, 10 Pull-Ups, 10 Sit-ups. 10 Bench Dips. Go train while the others in
the gym think you just did a workout that would make most of them puke in their Reader's Digest.

Power Food Pick: Wild Cod. This coldwater fish is high on protein and essential fat without a truckload of calories. Bake it or grill it and garnish with a little olive oil, marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olives or a tapenade. Pair it with some
carmelized brussels sprouts and onions, crack a bottle of a crisp sauvignon blanc and you're in business.

I do what I do for you because what you have you already have in you.

Yours in Health,
Doug Katona

Winter Hydration Protocols

2010-01-27T19:10:00.000-08:00

By Ronald Mendel, PhD

Does Proper Hydration Play a Significant Role in Training and Performance in Cooler Environmental Conditions?

Now that we’re in the dead of the winter months, how many of you are already changing some of your exercise related habits? In particular, what is your thought process regarding proper hydration and energy needs? Even though winter (colder environmental conditions) is upon us, proper hydration and nutrition should not be ignored. In fact, you might be surprised to know that there are more environmental issues that must be addressed for athletes to maintain their performance levels in the cold than in the heat.

Here’s what we know…..
Cold exposure has been shown to cause fluid losses on the order of 2-5% of body mass (O’brien et al. 1996). Many reasons have been linked to this dehydration induced by cold exposure including reduced voluntary fluid intake, poor access to water, reduced thirst sensitivity, sweating due to exercise and clothing (O’brien et al. 1996, Ramanathan 1964, Freund and Sawka 1996, Wyant and Caron 1983).

Kenefick et al. (2004) examined whether hypohydration (dehydration) altered thermoregulation and cardiovascular responses to exercise in the cold. We know that these responses are altered in the heat, but it was unclear in the cold. The data demonstrated that moderate intensity exercise while dehydrated did not alter metabolic heat production, skin temperature or heat loss. It also did not increase thermoregulatory or cardiovascular strain. Despite these findings, one thing remains clear. It is imperative to maintain hydration status even in cold environments.

From a practical standpoint, prolonged exercise in the cold can still produce heat at a greater rate than heat is lost. This will obviously lead to heat storage and a subsequent increase in core temperature. This increase in core temperature can, and will, be compounded by dehydration due to any one of the reasons noted earlier.

Ventilation (breathing) increases in the cold. Most people don’t realize how much fluid is lost through ventilation even normally. So when ventilation is increased due to cooler temperatures, the amount of fluid loss just from breathing has the potential to be rather significant.

Reduced voluntary intake is also a major factor that may lead to dehydration of athletes while exercising in the cold. Athletes tend to think less about fluids and proper hydration because they don’t perceive themselves to sweat as much when they train in the cooler environment, and therefore, have a tendency to consume less fluids. This may or may not be true depending on the clothing that is worn. An overall reduced sensitivity to thirst is also a contributory factor in not consuming enough fluids while exercising in colder environments.

Also of significance, and maybe even more important than hydration, is the metabolic response to training in cold temperatures. Cold exposure increases the use of carbohydrates as a fuel. Even during light exercise, muscle glycogen decreases at a faster rate in colder temperatures than warm temperatures. This increases reliance on glycogen reduces the ability to exercise at a higher intensity for extended periods of time because carbohydrates fuel intense exercise. Therefore, ingesting fluids and carbohydrates prior to and during exercise in cooler environmental conditions seem to be quite prudent.

Let’s not forget about those that take their training indoors during the cold times. Environmental conditions may more closely mimic those of summer, but one can still make the argument that hydration is still less of a concern. Because of this, athletes may not properly hydrate themselves prior to training and therefore be setting the stage for sub-optimal training. With potentially higher sweat rates during high intensity indoor training, optimal hydration, adequate carbohydrate intake and replacement of lost electrolytes still remain a priority for optimal performance. Luckily, Motor Tabs fits the bill. Don’t be fooled by the weather outside, let Motor Tabs help you continue to train optimally by providing you with the proper hydration and fuel to be a winner!

MOTOR TABS Help Combat the Flu!!

2010-01-04T22:19:00.000-08:00

By Mike Rogan
On a recent ski trip between Christmas and New Years holidays I came down with a nasty stomach flu. Nasty fully describes the symptoms so I need not go into detail. Naturally, as with all flu’s, it left me weak and tired. I could not eat and barely stayed hydrated. After two days, still in the mountains and missing two quality days of ripping on the hill, I was resigned to the fact that my skiing was for another day. On day three I got a call from an old ski buddy from days gone by. He happened to be in Mammoth and asked if I was in town and if we could connect for some runs. I called back to let him know of my condition and that I would call him around noon if I felt better. After the call I was looking in my bag for another item and I found two Fruit Punch (my personal favorite) Motor Tabs from another trip earlier this season. I have used them regularly in the past skiing and riding (bikes). I took one just to get the electrolytes back in my system and to hydrate. After about 45 minutes I called my buddy and we connected for about 3 hours of skiing later that afternoon. I still felt a bit weak and tired, but I was able to go out and rip around instead of being on the couch. The Tabs definitely helped me feel better, settle my stomach and enabled me to go out and ski.

Hunger Ride - December 19th

2009-11-30T19:49:00.000-08:00

MOTOR TABS is partnering with Rock N' Road and Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed the poor and displaced in Orange County. During December, if you bring in 3 canned goods or 3 of any other items on the list below, to any of the four local Rock N' Road Cyclery locations, you will receive a Free Rock N' Road Cyclery water bottle. Give a little to those who need it most.

Needed Items: Canned meats, canned fish, beef stew, chili, pasta, macaroni & cheese, rice, beans, Canned fruit & vegetables, canned juices, soups, hot & cold cereals, peanut butter.

We would also like to invite you to come and join our "HUNGER RIDE" December 19th. The ride will be starting at 8:00 a.m. from Rock R' Road's Irvine location at 6282 Irvine Blvd just off the tollway, but please arrive by 7:30. There will be a post-ride breakfast compliments of Chick Fil A.

The ride will head counter clockwise through Santiago Canyon (approx. 33 miles). We will regroup twice on the ride. No one will be left behind. Additional miles will be added afterwords for those really hungry people. Hope to see you there!

For more information visit http://www.rocknroadcyclery.net or call the Irvine Store at 949-733-2453.

Triathlete Powers Up with Motor Tabs

2009-10-20T21:28:00.000-07:00

Chris Foster just ended his Triathlon season after achieving great results. Here are a few of the successes he has enjoyed in 2009, and that MOTOR TABS has been proud to be a part of:

Started and finished all 16 multisport races.
Won five multisports events.
Placed in the top ten on all but four races (and not once out of the top 15).
Raced against at least one (usually more) Olympian in eight of 16 races.
Traveled to four different countries and eight different states in the US to race.
Traveled a total of 52,000 miles--enough to travel around the Earth at it's widest point...twice!
Flew on 48 separate planes.
Swam over 1.4 million yards (almost 800 miles).
Trained over 640 hours.
1st Overall Lima, Peru ITU Continental Cup
1st Overall Desert Classic Duathlon
1st Overall San Diego International Triathlon
1st Overall Windsor, Canada Triathlon
1st Overall Redondo Beach Triathlon
3rd Overall San Jose Pro Challenge
4th Overall Columbia International Triathlon
5th Overall Ixtapa, Mexico Continental Cup
7th Overall Lifetime Fitness Triathlon
8th Overall Los Angeles Triathlon
9th Overall US Elite Nationals
14th Overall Duathlon World Championships

Chris's ultimate goal is to compete in the 2012 Olympics, and he certainly seems to be on track to do just that. Please join us in wishing him continued success!

Athlon Elite

2009-10-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

Our friends at Athlon Elite, elite fitness training professionals from California's central coast, have been enjoying Motor Tabs:

Things are going great with the Motor Tabs. People are really liking them... I will be contacting you soon to make another order... These tabs are really helping out our clients. They are a big hit!

Click here for more information about Athlon Elite.

Pro Peloton CX

2009-09-22T17:48:00.000-07:00

Cyclocross season is here! Every day more athletes are learning about the benefits of using MOTOR TABS Fluid Replacement System, just like the Pro Peloton Cyclery 2009 CX Team of Boulder, Colorado. Let's wish teammates Rob Batey, Zach Lee, Matt Opperman, and Nick Saucier good luck and a great season!

Rock Shox Golden State Downhill Finals

2009-09-18T13:44:00.000-07:00

A message from another amazing athlete, Nancy Harris, who counts on MOTOR TABS Fluid Replacement System to help her achieve great results, like this past weekend at the Rock Shox Golden State Downhill Finals. Here's what she had to say about the event:

Just got back from the Rock Shox Golden State 4X Finals at Mammoth last weekend. This was basically my comeback race after being off the bike for several months. I ended up racing Open Women 4x and DH and brought home the gold medal in both classes!!! It was a great weekend of racing and a big thanks goes out to SRC, the staff at Mammoth Mountain and all of my sponsors for making it a great event!

Nautica Malibu Triathlon

2009-09-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

Chris Berg is a triathlete sponsored by MOTOR TABS. He recently competed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with excellent results! Here is a message from Chris:

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to say thanks for all the support. I raced Malibu Olympic this past weekend, and it went well. The full report is up on my blog, but the short version is I finished 2nd in my age group, was the 3rd amateur, and finished 19th overall in the race. I will be racing again in 2 weeks at the OC international triathlon, and hope to keep improving and post another good result. I couldn't do this without you all, so thanks again for the support. - Chris

Masters Track Nationals

2009-09-07T17:12:00.000-07:00

By Thomas Valentine, Team MOTOR TABS
Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 23, 2009) – The 2009 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships are officially in the books as 13 final national titles were awarded in the team sprint, team time trials, and Madison events. The Eddie Boyz squad won the first event of the final session with Vic McQuaide (San Diego, Calif.), Antony Galvan (Los Angeles, Calif.), and TC Valentine (Irvine, Calif.) beating out the Northbrook Velodrome team of Jason Garner (Glenview, ill.), Jeffrey Whiteman (Chicago, Ill.), and Kevin Perez (Barrington, ill.) for the win in the men’s 30+ team sprint.

With the fastest team sprint time of 1:05:01, since 2005, it was a memorbale victory. The previous day was Match Sprint where I qualified 9th. I went on to win the final B 9-12th. It was really a good warm-up for Sunday. That afternoon, we took a nap and had a pre-race meeting with our coach Eddie B. What I like about being coached by Eddie B. is that he treats us exactly like his national and Olympic team riders. He preparation is tactically perfect and he has the most experience. We discussed everything form the gears, warm-up, tire pressure, clothing options, starts, exchanges and mental preparation. Working as a team, each ride must make an individual contribution of epic preparation in order to win a national championship. Never did I think about a result only about a peak performance. In fact, all year long we have been preparing working toward winning a national championship.

My twins were born in October the week of Elite Nationals so I missed that event. Then I took five months off the bike and went to SHAPE UP FITNESS. I hooked up with Giddeon Massie in April, 09 and my official track sprinting partner. G, is a two time Olympian and 10 US National Champion. This really helped me understand how hard I must work, how specific I must train, and how I must do what is best for my performance in order to win championships. Also, I am an unofficial team member of the Polish Olympic team. I regularly speak to my cohorts and discuss training methodology. Now, I do what they do and ride the same gears and the UCI World Cup riders.

Our sprint team is made up of the fastest riders in the country. This year we rode four team sprints, had four PR's, two state championships, one LA Velodrome elite qualifier and one national championship. So, we have been on target for a big win.

On race day, it was business as usual. Because we have trained so hard, so specifically and so intensely I felt exactly right on the day. In warm-up, I told Eddie B. that my gear selection felt too big. He said, "In championship you can do or you can not do. Do it man"! That was all I needed to here. The 1-10 count down came off and I don't remember anything except Vic dropping me a bit on the start. Once the gear kicked in and I got on top of it at 140 rpm, the rev rate came up and I have excellent burn time. I turned a 19.8 which is as fast as the UCI World Cup times. We crossed the line and I new we went super fast. I did not expect to ride the fastest time since 2005. The in itself was our most memorable accomplishment.

Thank you for the support of MOTOR TABS and your friendship.

Ladera Grand Prix

2009-08-20T17:27:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday the MOTOR TABS events crew was back at it, this time in Ladera Ranch, CA for the third annual Ladera Grand Prix of Cycling. What a day it was! Commencing at 7:00am for Citizen race on through the Masters races and finally concluding with the Pro men at 4:15pm. Unseasonably cool weather made for much easier racing conditions than previous years, where the mercury had been in the 90s! The promoters did an amazing job again this year and the event went off without a hitch. Announcers/masters racers Trick Meeker, Roger and Dave Worthington added some flair to the racing - not sure which was more entertaining actually!

Chris Foster at it again!

2009-08-13T09:56:00.001-07:00

Motor Tabs sponsored athlete Chris Foster at it again, adding another victory to his already long list of accomplishments. We are proud to provide him with our one of a kind portable sports drink! Chris Foster is definitely an expert in the realm of endurance racing and understands the importance of electrolytes and keeping hydrated! Here is what he has to say from his latest adventure.

"This last weekend, I pointed my bike north and headed to Canada for a medium-sized race called the Tecumseh Triathlon (formerly Windsor Triathlon). Tecumseh is a small town in Ontario, Canada just a few miles from Detroit, MI, so it's not exactly in the heart of the Yukon, but the people were friendly enough to make it quite...Canadian. The race featured a solid amount of pro athletes and a $5,000 prize purse, and with money only going to the first three spots, the battle for the front was going to be close and fast.

The swim was in Lake Huron, just before the Detroit River, so the water was very shallow for the first and last 150+ meters. Because it was so shallow, when the gun went off, instead of taking off swimming like everyone else, I dolphined (jumping forward, diving, pushing off the bottom, repeat...) the first 150m to try to conserve energy. I didn't necessarily gain any ground, I stayed mostly even with the leaders, but I was less tired for the effort. The lead swimmers were very good (a couple of them are in the front pack of ITU races) and pulled away a little bit, until the water became shallow again with like 200m to go, and I started reeling them back in by dolphining again! Soon the others saw what I was doing and started following suit, but I had started getting close to the leaders and exited only 10sec. down off the lead pack of three!

After a quick transition onto the bike, I settled in a little bit behind the two leaders (one guy dropped almost immediately) and had a strong ride despite having very strong head and crosswinds most of the way. I pushed pretty hard to stay with the two in front of me and ended up averaging 360 watts for the 30k pancake-flat bike course (averaging almost 25mph). I didn't have a great transition into T2--the dismount line must have been drawn in pencil on the road, as no one saw it until the last minute.

Heading out onto the run, the two guys in front had about 25 sec. on me and the temperatures were rising into the upper 80s as the sun came out and the wind died down. Fortunately, I found my legs pretty quickly on the run (good thing as it was a short 3.5 mile run!), and I was able to catch both of the guys in front of me in the first kilometer! After passing them, I more or less maintained a moderate pace (especially in the tough heat) and cruised it in for the win!!

Even with shutting it down in the last half of the run, I was still able to win by almost a minute over the next guy, and from what I could tell had one of the fastest times (greatest margin to the winning female athlete who has won six years in a row) at this event in many years.

I was very happy with each of my legs--swimming with some very fast front pack guys who have been *minutes* in front of me at races in past years; having a solid bike, despite hurting due to all of the hard workouts I had done in the days leading up to this race; and being able to have a fast run despite "shutting it down" a little bit in the heat of the afternoon.

I'm proud of this race because it was a good showing despite having a very hard training week leading up to the race, and I feel like I competed well against some strong Canadian competition!

I have also included a few pictures from the race to be used for whatever you want. Please don't be frightened by the mop of hair covering my head.

Thank you as always for your support and encouragement in all of my racing and travels--each race, no matter how big or small is just a building block to get to the top in the years to come!"

Motor Tabs triathlon squad storms Camp Pendleton

2009-08-13T00:46:00.000-07:00

August 8, 2009 paid homage to the Camp Pendleton Triathlon in sunny Oceanside, CA, where Team Motor Tabs Triathlon Squadron "Ran the Table" Saturday morning. It was all hardware for the boys in blue. The boys came prepped with their portable effervescent tablets in hand ready to kill the competition.

Young, Tom Stepp blistered the course in 1:18 and change to take home 2nd Overall! Miguel Ramos, Kenny "The Gambler" Rogers, and Kirk Fitzek all crushed the competition for first place in their respected age groups and Paul Hubbell had a solid race placing 8th in his age group.

Another great day at the beach, lots of Fun & Fast racing with the MT Squadron, friend and family.

A busy weekend for Motor Tabs!

2009-08-05T19:51:00.000-07:00

Two huge events are coming up this weekend for athletes all around!

Saturday, August 8th is host to the H2O Audio Surf Monkey in Oceanside, CA. This event consists of:

5km hard packed beach run
1 Mile open water swim
4 & 8 mile paddleboard race

Motor Tabs will be there setting up shop, so be sure to come check us out if you are around the area for that event!

On the following Sunday, August 9th, the Brentwood Grand Prix will be happening in Los Angeles, CA! Come out and support the local cyclists and even catch some pro teams in action!

Motor Tabs is a proud sponsor of this event and will be there in full effect, so come stop by our booth and check out what we have to offer!

Chris Foster, a world champ in the making!

2009-07-30T10:46:00.000-07:00

Motor Tabs sponsored triathlete Chris Foster has been selected for the US National Duathlon Team that will be competing in Duathlon World Championships on Sept. 26 in Concord, NC. This is a great honor to be recognized as one of the top run/bikers in the country and to be able to go head to head with the best in the world!

For those who may be scratching their heads a bit: Duathlon is an offshoot of triathlon that involves a 10k run/40k bike (draft legal in this format)/5k run. It is generally a very competitive and well-known sport in Europe and was quite popular in the US in the 90s. Europeans have historically dominated this event as they have more support for the sport in their respective countries.

Regardless, selections were competitive this year since the World Championships are being held in the US for the first time in many years. As such, the US is making a big effort to showcase this event and hopefully revitalize the sport in this country--in order to help do this, $50,000 of prize money will be offered at this highly competitive event in late September.

We will be sure to stay updated on Chris's results and again we would like to congratulate him on his hard efforts! A well deserved invite Chris, keep it up!

Motor Tabs triathlon team at it again

2009-07-27T17:44:00.000-07:00

Continuing through the heavy schedule of triathlons this summer, The Motor Tabs Triathlon Squadron is dominating at all course lengths, continuing to establish a name for themselves in Southern California Triathlon events. This past Sunday, July 26th due to heavy surf, the Pacific Coast Triathlon turned into a Duathlon (No Swim); "The Show Must Go On" ... this is the 2009 USAT National Championships, the strong swimmers had to suck-it-up!

MT Squadron comes through with a sold showing, placing three racers on the podium and two more in the top ten age groups.

The Man on the Mountain was "The Gamble" Kenny Rogers shutting down his rivals and putting him on the top step of the Podium.

Lifeguard and swim specialist Todd Menzel lost his advantage in the water but was a solid performer nonetheless coming in 2nd place.

Longtime surfer Kirk Fitzek also lost the advantage without a big surf swim, also racing strong for another 2nd place finish.

Very strong showings by Miguel Ramos 8th and Tom Stepp 7th respectfully in their age groups rounding out the MT Squadron efforts.

BMW-Bianchi having a great summer!

2009-07-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

Motor Tabs is a proud sponsor of the BMW-Bianchi cycling team, providing them with a true sports drink the racers demand. All the electrolytes with no fuss!

"BMW-Bianchi Enjoys Summer Success July 2009

BMW-Bianchi’s Masters National Championship campaign was a huge success, highlighted by Cara Applegate’s gold medal in the Tandem Road Race with her husband Andy to defend their elite championship and to win silver in the mixed tandem road race! But Cara wasn’t finished there! She collected a 2^nd silver medal in the criterium event. Evie Boswell-Vilt joined the fun bringing home a silver medal in the road race.

Erica Allar placed 3^rd at the Fitchburg-Longsjo Classic criterium, in the 50^th year of the prestigious stage race, with help from team workhorse Kirsten Davis. With this latest NRC podium finish, Allar is ranked 15^th overall in the country!

Evie Boswell-Vilt represented the BMW-Bianchi in the category 3 races at Fitchburg-Longjo, placing 5^th in the criterium and 3^rd in the circuit race.

BMW-Bianchi dominated the Piedmont Triad Omnium in North Carolina with Tonya Lail and Evie Boswell-Vilt tying to win the overall title. Evie won the road race, and took 2^nd, 3^rd and 8^th in the criterium, street sprints and time trial. Tonya enjoyed 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th place finishes in the time trial, criterium, road race and street sprints. Laura Weislo posted a strong 4^th-place time trial finish for the team.

At the North Carolina State Championships, Janet Edgerton took 2^nd place in her age group in the road race, Evie Bowell-Vilt took 2^nd in her age group and 6^th in the women’s open road race, while Tonya Lail took 2^nd in the criterium, 3^rd in her age-group road race and 3^rd in the NC State Games criterium.

Christy Blakely took the BMW-Bianchi show to Ohio and came home with a 3^rd place finish at the Hyde Park Blast in Cincinnati and 5^th place at the Tour de Grandview in Columbus."

Motor Tabs @ the Vineman Triathlon

2009-07-23T10:14:00.001-07:00

Motor Tabs was put to the test again in the 70.3 mile distance Vineman Triathlon by athlete Chris Berg! Congratulations on your finish!

“The water was 75 degrees, so wetsuits were in play. The event went well, and I was out of the water in about 26 minutes, and onto the bike course. Air temperature was warm once I started the leg, but only to get hotter as the day progressed. I put up my fastest bike split in 2:23:45, using an awesome combination of fruit punch and lemon lime flavored Motor Tabs in my bottles. With the hot weather out, it’s always nice to be able to have a sports drink something that still tastes great warm. I got off the bike in 2nd place for my age group. I ran well, but the heat took the spring out of my legs and I had trouble accelerating to speed up. I ran at 95 minutes flat to take 4th place in my age group and 18th overall. My course total time was 4:28:04, a personal record for myself on a 70.3 mile course.”

How to save a life

2009-07-21T10:41:00.000-07:00

A testimonial from Tabs athlete Jennifer Reither! Thanks Jennifer for believing in our product!

" Motor Tabs saved me today. I got out late on a ride and found myself riding in the Santa Monica's in over 100 degree heat on an eight mile climb with only ONE water stop at mile 6. I was extremly fatigued and heat exausted. I filled up my bottle at the ranger station, reach in my pocket and pulled out an Orange Motor Tabs and popped it in my bottle. It was a life saver that Motor Tabs are so easily portable and make warm water extra tasty, not to mention the boost of electrolytes including sodium, potassium and carbs that aided my tired legs. In a few minutes, my head felt clear again and I was refreshed on on my way.

Thanks for your continued support. I don't think I could have finished the ride with out the support of Motor Tabs. "

Tabs athlete Michellie Jones at it again!

2009-07-19T15:26:00.000-07:00

Famed triathlete Michellie Jones tears up the competition again! Here is a race report directly from her. We are very proud to sponsor Michellie and provide her with a sports drink that gives her the essential electrolyte balance to get through such a harsh competition! Congratulations Michellie, we look forward to more successes in the future!

"It had been quite a while since I had competed in a 70.3 Ironman distance so I was definetly looking forward to seeing how it would turn out. It would also be interesting to see if all the short course racing I had been doing over the last few months would help.

Race morning the biggest challenge apart from having to get up at midnight California time for a 6am race start was that the swim course bouys had been blown all over the water because of the storm the night before. It also meant a very choppy swim was ahead.

Also the prospect of getting up so early almost made me wish I was a coffee drinker...No not really.:) I always find it quite amusing to watch other athletes the morning of the race frantically looking for there morning coffee fix.

The swim start was delayed a little as the life guards straightened out the course. Which just meant being nervous a little more longer.

Once the start gun finally fired I pretty much did not see anyone until the first turn around on the run as I had a pretty decent swim in the choppy waters and lead out of the water.

Once on the point to point 56mile bike I was passed by a few Pro Men early as I had past them in the swim even though they had a 2 minute head start on the women. I had "Eye of The Tiger" in my head entire bike route. I had absoluetly no idea where anyone else was during the bike.

So as I transitioned from the bike to the run I had to wait another 7 miles on the run before I knew where anyone else was. Finally I got a split as the first turn around and I had over 3 minutes and was feeling strong. The run course was a pretty tough 2 lap course which had a 7% climb each lap. Navigating the 7% climb seemed a lot easier than the pounding your quads got on the way back down.

With the steps of the Rocky movie as the back drop of the finish line I had grand thoughts of running straight through and up the stairs Rocky Balboa style but my legs had other ideas so I settled for just the finishline tape. As they say winner are grinners and I was v ery happy to take the victory. Desiree Flicker had a strong run to finish 2nd while Heather Jackson rounded out the podium

Top five professional women’s results are as follows:
1. Michellie Jones, 4:23:56
2. Desiree Ficker, 4:27:21
3. Heather Jackson, 4:33:39
4. Kim Loeffler, 4:36:53
5. Suzanne Zelazo, 4:40:57

A special Thanks to BrandyB's Mum Patti for looking after us all weekend :) "

Motor Tabs @ the Brentwood Grand Prix!

2009-07-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

Motor Tabs is officially a proud sponsor of the 2009 Brentwood Grand Prix going on August 9th! Be sure to stay on the lookout for the Motor Tabs booth on the sidelines! We will be there in full effect providing the crowds with a sports drink that is sure to be a hit. Stay hydrated with the necessary electrolytes to crush the competition!

A testimonial from another Tabber!

2009-07-09T21:49:00.000-07:00

"I was a skeptic. After years of sticky powder, stained bottles, lumps that won’t dissolve, complicated mixtures, disgusting flavors, and powders that turned to stone, I had all but given up on fluid replacement drinks and mixes. I had tried product after product and been disappointed with most. I had to suffer through all the negatives to get the small positives that other products provided.

When I tried Motor Tabs for the first time, I had some pre-conceived opinions and assumed that it was “just like all the rest”. It didn’t take long to change my mind! Simply effective is how I explain Motor Tabs.
I use Motor Tabs exclusively now for all my athletic needs. Whether I’m racing my mountain bike, training on the road bike, trail running, or kayaking, Motor Tabs is my fluid replacement choice. The portability makes it perfect for my active life style. Just toss a couple of tablets in a pocket or pack, and add them to water when needed. No need to pre-mix, pre-measure, shake or stir. No mess or waste. The taste is pleasant and appealing, causing me take on more fluids than drinking water alone. Cramping has all but disappeared from my training and races. I have even mixed Motor Tabs with my recovery drink for enhanced flavor and additional carbohydrates.

A friend came to visit and went to the gym with me. He asked about Motor Tabs as we packed for a run. I explained how simple and affective they have been for me. He works long hours in the heat and drinks fluid replacement products almost daily to combat the losses from hours in the heat and sun. I offered him a couple to take home and try and now he keeps them in the trucks and tractors around the farm. They are an excellent choice for anyone who needs effective, affordable, portable fluid replacement. Motor Tabs could be used on construction sites, factory floors, assembly lines, warehouses, any place that heat and physical activity is depleting fluids. I have even added Motor Tabs to my medical kit to treat mild heat-related illnesses.
Pitch the powders, ditch the dust, grab a Tab!!!"

-Darin

Motor Tabs @ the San Diego International Triathlon

2009-07-03T08:52:00.000-07:00

San Diego International Triathlon

On June 28th, one of Southern California’s most popular Triathlons had a great showing with over 2,000 racers. The competition was high to match the excellent venue held.

The Motor Tabs triathlon squad was there in full effect, bringing major heat onto the course. Both Miguel Ramos and Tom Stepp finish in 4th place in there respected age groups. Another notable mention comes from Kirk Fitzek, shutting down the competition again stealing 1st place away from his age group

Testimonial from athlete Chris Foster

2009-07-02T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hey followers. A recent testimonial from one of our featured athletes, Chris Foster. Check it out and let us know what you think!

"I do a lot of ITU racing in countries like Mexico and Ecuador where 100 degree temperatures are commonplace. The majority of races usuallys tart at noon, so we go off right at the height of the day’s heat. I really love Motor Tabs because I am always able to get the electrolytes my body needs without having to worry about stomach problems. It’s great that 4 different flavors are offered and are all really easy on my stomach while still tasting great. I race almost 20 times a year in such intense, high-pressure events. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my hydration is going to work and keep me from cramping up whether it’s a 100-degree race in Ecuador or a 60-degree race in Northern California. Either situation, the portability of Motor Tabs makes it easy to just throw a few tabs in my bag along with my water makes it easy in case I need to make extra bottles for the day. I love Motor Tabs because I’m never second-guessing what I put into my body on race day all throughout my long season!

Since I travel so much, the unique individual packaging is essential
for when I need to bring lots of electrolytes for extended stays in
hot climates. Thank goodness I don't have to bag my own portions of
hydration supplements when flying--nothing says "security risk" like
carrying plastic baggies of powder to races in Mexico!

I was so sick of super sweet, candy-like sports drinks. Motor Tabs
has such a nice, light flavor, and it sits perfectly in my stomach,
even on the longest training days and during the most intense races!"

Michellie Jones 'escapes' from Alcatraz

2009-06-25T09:37:00.001-07:00

On Sunday June 14th Michellie Jones “escapes” from Alcatraz for the 10th time.

“It should have been number 11 but I did not quite make it off the bike course or the run in 2005 due to a crash that landed her in the hospital. So I definitely had a score to settle.

It had been 4 years since I had escaped so I thought it was time to go back and try again. One of the great things about this race apart from the fact you swim in the San Francisco Bay with the great whites and it is one of the most spectacular courses. The spectators are amazing the last few miles of the run. There is almost nothing better than running down a finish line but with thousand of people cheering it just makes it even better.

They make you run a mile before the cycle so you warm up after being in the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay. Keeping proper hydration was a must. The cycle leg is one of the most challenging course with it twists and turns and accents and descents along the way. Thankfully you only cover 18 miles, which does not sound very long but just long enough.

The run in famous or infamous as it includes the 1/4 mile sand ladder. Which basically makes your chest pound so hard that you can hear it in your ears.

My race plan was to get out and hammer for as long as my heart and lungs would allow. I exited the water in 5th place and managed to cycle my way up to 4th only to be passed on the Bakers Beach section and claim 5th overall at the finish.

So with 8 Victories, 1 Second and a 5th and 1 DNF I am very happy with my record at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

Did I mention I finally took down Pablo. Mike Dannelley from American Interbanc was also there kicking Alcatraz butt.

I am headed to Atlanta on the 28th of June for the Iron Girls Triathlon which will be broadcast on NBC later in the year.”

-Michellie Jones

The squad keeps growing!

2009-06-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yet again, another athlete has joined the MotorTabs crew adding more talent to the already excellent squad of athletes here. MotorTabs wishes a warm welcome to Tracy Thelen! Check out more athletes on our main site at www.MotorTabs.com!

Blog - tracythelen.blogspot.com
Site - sites.google.com/site/tracysthelen
Name: Tracy Thelen

Sport of choice: Triathlons (xterra, half and full iron), Mountain Bike racing (cross country and endurance), Marathons

Class: Pro Triathlete, NORBA/USCF Cat 1 (expert) mountain biker

Residence: Colorado Springs, Co

Stats: 5'4" - 130 lbs

Favorite MOTOR TABS flavor: Lemon Lime for racing, Lemon lime mixed with Fruit Punch for daily hydration - fewer calories and better for you then lemonaide
Coach/Mentor: self coached at this point

Career: First Year Professional Triathlete in 2009- raced for five years as an amatuer, second year racing Mountain Bikes, racing marathons for 10 years.

Greatest achievement: Winning the 2008 Silverman Full Distance Triathlon, placing fourth co-ed duo team in the 2008 24 hours of Old Pueblo with my husband (a grape fan himself), and running a marathon in all fifty states - only five more to go in 2009!Favorite Athletes: Anyone with preserverance and who realizes that winning is a bonus. The journey from start to finish is what reveals the true athlete.

Hobbies: Doctoral student working on my DPT, trying to finish the book I started writing in 2000.

Career highlights:

2009
Seventh woman at Xterra Northwest Cup
Second Solo woman Mad Dash Eight Hour Mountain Bike Race
Fourth Co-ed Duo team at 24 Hours of Old Pueblo
Third woman at the Fargo Marathon

2008
First woman at the Silverman Full Distance Triathlon
First woman at the Great Illini Iron distance triathlon
Second amateur at the 5430 Long Course Triathlon
Second Duo team at the 24 Hours in the Sage
Colorado State Champion - Cat 2 Women 20-29 Cross Country Mountain Bike
First woman at the Casper Marathon
Second woman at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
First woman with a new course record at the Lost Dutchman Marathon

MotorTabs @ the Western States Police and Fire Games!

2009-06-19T12:10:00.000-07:00

MotorTabs was in full force at the Western States Police and Fire Games held in Santa Clarita, California. The games are held annually and are currently being held here in Southern California; next year, it will be moving to Reno, Nevada.

The 10K event was held on June 16th, where 3 of our fellow MotorTabbers placed 1st in the team division! Congratulations! From left to right, we would like to congratulate Jason Murray, who also took gold in the Male Senior A individual category 10K, Pete Kogler, whom also took silver in the Male Senior B category 10K, and Tim Massino.

Fire and Police sworn personnel from the Western half of the United States travel in to compete in many different events during these games. So our hats are off to the men and women that serve us! Thanks for the support!

MotorTabs welcomes Jen Foley!

2009-06-19T11:47:00.000-07:00

MotorTabs has added another athlete to the already fantastic group we have. Check her out! Welcome Jen Foley! You can view this on our main website as well, www.motortabs.com!

Jen is a USAT all-American and will be going to Kona! Best of luck to you!

Sport of choice: Triathlon
Class: Age Group/Elite Amateur
Residence: Westminster, CO
Stats: 5'9" - 140lbs
Favorite MOTOR TABS flavor: Fruit Punch & Grape
Coach/Mentor: Mark Allen Online Elite Team (Mark Allen & Luis Vargas) www.markallenonline.com
Career: I am a former Division I swimmer turned triathlete. This is my 3rd year in the sport, I have completed two Ironman's (2007&2008) I qualified for the Ironman World Championships in October 2009
Greatest achievement: Placing 3rd in my age group at IM Wisconsin and qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in September.
Favorite Athletes: Hillary Biscay, Chrissie Wellington, Craig Alexander, and Torbjorn Sindballe
Hobbies: swim,bike,run, addicted to coffee, and love helping others learn to swim
Career highlights: Completing the American Triple T in 2007 and getting 2nd woman overall
Completing the Ironman Wisconsin in 2007 & 2008 (11:10/10:53)
USAT All-American

Michellie Jones Wins the OC Duathlon Regional Championships

2009-06-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

"You can do all the training in the world but nothing is better than racing. Since my last event was the Memphis In May Tri two weeks ago it was time to squeeze in another event in between Memphis and the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on June 14th. So it was time to transform myself into a Duathlete for the OC Duathlon. Yes, I know I am a Triathlete but sometimes it's nice to be a Duathlete every now and again as well.

So Paula's motivation for me was "Hey- you don't have to run a marathon on the road like Heather...your Du is going to seem a whole lote more fun than her marathon and clearly my doggie hike will be by far more fun than both of your events.":) With that is mind my 4.30am Saturday morning start did not seem too bad.

It was actually raining on the drive up to Orange County. Racing in the rain is OK especially if it starts after the start.:)
Plus I had already washed by bike and it was nice and clean.

Phew no rain at the race venue. Luckily we got there early as I had a little trouble getting air in my front wheel. Thanks to Pablo he quickly got my valve undone so I could put pressure into it. I was in a little bit of a panic for a few seconds. I am not sure if that is a good way to get the adrenaline going before a race. I get nervous easily enough already.

My goal for the rain was at least make Pablo hurt a little but he really put the hurt on me. The first 5 km everyone went out really hard. I felt like Timmy turtle rather than a hare but as the story goes I was in lead well before the first mile(first female). Luke Bell was crushing everyone on the first run and at least I could still see Pablo.

This would have to be one of the hardest 40 km's I have ridden or maybe it was the 5 km run before hand. The first 6 miles were uphill not a lot of fun after running hard. At least that meant on this out and back course you could fly back home to the transition.

Ah the second run....this is why Duathlons are much harder than Triathlons....the legs remember the fact you have already run hard.

So to say the least the finish line was a welcome site and although Pablo crushed me and finished 6th overall(Luke Bell was first) I was happy to be the 1st female and 15th overall.

We made a mad dash back home so I could make the Expert Panel for Rock N Roll San Diego Marathon and sign autographs at the Newton running booth.

Revenge will be sweet June 14th back to being a Triathlete for the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon."

-Michellie Jones

A local tabber podiums! OC Duathlon Regional Championships

2009-06-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

Another fellow MotorTabber and athlete Kirk Fitzek placed 2nd in the 50-54 age group last weekend at the OC Duathlon Regional Championships held May 30th.

Thanks to Kirk Fitzek for all his support of MotorTabs and cheers to him for his finish! Congratulations!

Stay posted riders, more to come!

Notes from Italy!!

2009-06-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

A fellow MotorTabber just sent us a testimonial from a recent cycling trip. We would like to share his little excerpt with everyone!

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Hey Greg!

 I got back Tuesday night from my Italy and Giro trip. If I was not a Motor Tabs devotee before - I sure am now. The first 3 days I was in Tuscany. Great riding!!! And it was crazy hot. I did 50 to 70 miles in 95 degrees for three days in a row. I carried 2 motor tab bottles and had 2 more tabs for the re-fills. Boy was that needed. The terrain is heavy, up and down all day. 

 I rode the entire stage up to Blockhaus , crazy tough climbing and the final climb up Mount Vesuvius . Again, very hot and the Motor Tabs were very much needed. The light, refreshing taste went down easy, even when the liquid in the bottle was warm.   

The tabs are definitely confirmed as the way to go. It gave me what I needed. Less sugar, but the replacement and support stuff I needed to top off my electrolyte reserves. I can get additional calories from gels and bars if needed. Also the great transportability makes it so easy to take with me, both in my pocket and in my suitcase! Thank you again for making such a dynamite product!    

Mark Sauer
Team Simple Green
Masters Racer

MOTOR TABS TRI SQUAD OPENS 09 CAMPAIGN

2009-05-12T20:14:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Motor Tabs Triathlon Squadron made its debut at the BIG ROCK TRIATHLON, Presented by Motor Tabs and sister company Fluid Recovery on Saturday May 9th at Lake Perris, CA.

Leading off with the Dam Sprint Race, Mark Hapke and Ken Germain placing 1st & 2nd in the ultra quick 50-54 age group and showing that it's not age - but experience that counts by going 4th & 5th Overall respectively! These guys are trained up and shredded to be sure.

In the Big Rock Triathlon it was all about Miguel Ramos running away with 1st place in the tough 45-49 age group. Kirk Fitzek rolled in with 3rd place in a competitive 50-54 age group.

The Squadron placed four out of five men on the podium, as the squad’s real athlete, Jerry Brooks, was looking fast until he punctured half way through the bike course, dashing his hopes for top step in the 65-70 category.

Big Rock Triathlon's race directors Kirk and Susan Waymire put on a phenomenal show and we’re looking forward to their next event, coming up this November (http://www.sawsportsproductions.com/bigrock.html)

Dana Point GP

2009-05-04T12:41:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday's Dana Point GP was a phenomenal affair, attracting thousands of cycling fans from around Southern California. Pictured here, MOTOR TABS Cycling team members Scott Woods (left) and Pat Pester, discussing a massive pile-up that took them both down in the 35+ race. Aside from a few crashes, it was a great day of racing in one of Orange County's most scenic beach towns.

Vanderkitten Racing at Redlands

2009-03-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

This weekend we caught up with the ladies from Vanderkitten Racing, VK's owner, Dave Verrecchia and Team Boss Jeff Hopkins. Great to see Jenn X, Jen Wilson and Melissa Sanborn out there mixing it up at the Redlands crit on Saturday. This is a phenomenal program and MOTOR TABS is very proud of our association with them this year! Look for them to get things rolling on the NRC circuit this year.

50-Mile Ride Fundraiser

2009-03-21T17:32:00.000-07:00

Today nearly 450 mountain bikers in Southern California participated in the third annaul 50-Mile Ride. The ride is a fundraiser for Project Rwanda http://www.projectrwanda.org/. Overall a phenomenal event for a great cause!!

JeeForce Joins Motor Tabs as Brand Evangelist

2009-03-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

Jeraldine 'JeeForce' Luque is Motor Tabs' newest Brand Evangelist. She's a certified health/fitness professional and she trains her clients at the renowned Made In LA Fitness (Hollywood, CA). With over 10 years experience, JeeForce specializes in General Health, functional flexibility, sport-specific training, post-rehab training, obesity management, total body strength training and cardio conditioning. Learn more at www.madeinlafitness.com

MOTOR TABS and Kenda Pro Cycling in 2009!!

2009-02-06T16:00:00.000-08:00

MOTOR TABS Fluid Replacement System will be the official sports drink of Kenda Pro Cycling presented by Spinergy this year. KPC received its UCI Continental license this year, so be sure to follow them at the major races across the country.

MOTOR TABS Team Kit for 09

2008-12-31T12:10:00.000-08:00

Check out the new, official MOTOR TABS Cycling Team Kit for 09...designed by Bob Thomson (pro designer at FELT by day/rockstar by night as bassist for BIG DRILL CAR) and manufactured by Squadra, the new kits feature 'blue' for the first time to match the corporate colors of the MOTOR TABS brand.

For some, the black with vertical accents acts as a much-needed slimming mechanism...for others it's just a very cool kit.

Please note the leg-band...nice touch!! A factory version of this kit will likely be available in Q1 of 09.

Vanderkitten in SoCal

2008-12-29T16:28:00.000-08:00

Today Liz Hatch and Mark Zefeldt visited the MOTOR TABS offices in Costa Mesa, CA to discuss our newly-formed partnership. Both companies are looking forward to working together to move the needle via their powerful, all-ladies bike racing squad, Vanderkitten Racing.

MOTOR TABS Holiday Promo

2008-12-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

Because the holidays are just around the corner, we are offering a 30% Discount on all Motor Tabs products – a great gift item for yourself, friends or family! This offer is good for ANYONE, so pass it on to everyone you know! Feel free to tell your buddies the goods news about this special promotion!!

Here’s how to order:

1. Go direct to http://www.motortabs.shops.sponsorhouse.com

2. Use the coupon code “MTBlast30” at checkout.

Thank you everyone for your support! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

-Everyone at MOTOR TABS

Consumer Starter Kit Makes Great Gift Idea!!

2008-12-09T17:09:00.000-08:00

MOTOR TABS is unveiling its newest item this Christmas and Hanukah season...the Consumer Starter Kit includes a deluxe Specialized water bottle with for tabs inside (one each flavor), along with a color, tri-fold brochure. Phenomenal gift for the athlete in your family. Available at www.motortabs.com. It's just $6.99, making it an affordable stocking stuffer that will impress this year!!

South Florida Multisport

2008-12-05T11:25:00.000-08:00

As MOTOR TABS expands its blog to cover events, athlets, and shops around the country, I want to point those who live in South Florida to South Florida Multisport. South Florida Multisport is ran by Rick Silfkin, a triathlete and coach.

"South Florida Multisport is the latest endeavor of triathlete Rick Slifkin. Rick has been racing triathlons since 1999, after initially starting in the sport of duathlon in the mid 1980’s. Rick was coached early in his career by two of the greats in the sport, Jeff Devlin and Ken Glah, and learned a tremendous amount from both coaches and improved dramatically under their guidance.

In addition, as a bike shop manager/partner for eight years, Rick learned the art and science of bike fitting through learning multiple methods of bike fit and working with some of the most respected people in the industry. Being a good bike fitter requires knowledge gleaned through years of experience with different fit techniques and it is the melding of that knowledge with personal experience that yields results. Rick's personal experience and proven results are the key to his expertise in fitting you properly on your machine."

Michael Collins @ Irvine Cyclocross!

2008-11-25T22:15:00.000-08:00

MOTOR TABS coach/athlete Michael Collins, founder of MultisportsOC.com,enjoyed a trip to the podium on his first attempt at Cyclocross on Saturday.Collins, a top swimming and triathlon coach in Orange County, used a somewhat bulky, full suspension mountain bike, but skillfully navigated the tight course with ease and claimed a solid 3rd place. Collins relied on MOTOR TABS before the race as a means by which to properly hydrate to combat the unseasonably warm temperatures.

MOTOR TABS & Bike Religion Cyclocross Race

2008-11-20T15:57:00.000-08:00

This Saturday, November 20th, MOTOR TABS will be sponsoring the Irvine Lake & WCCC Cross Race! Click here for the flyer with details. Good luck to all the racers!

Friction Freedom

2008-11-19T10:32:00.000-08:00

Go check out our friends over at Friction Freedom! They say that their chamois cream is the best on the market, and you know what, it is!

"Friction Freedom chamois cream was developed by cyclists, for cyclists. Not only is Friction Freedom great for cyclists, but it is also used by horsemen, motocross'rs, runners, rowers, triathletes, and surfers to relieve the pain of friction and chaffing."

Does Proper Hydration Play a Significant Role in Training and Performance in Cooler Environmental Conditions?

2008-11-04T15:37:00.000-08:00

By Ronald Mendel, PhD

Here’s what we know…..

Kenefick et al. (2004) examined whether hypohydration (dehydration) altered thermoregulation and cardiovascular responses to exercise in the cold. We know that these responses are altered in the heat, but it was unclear in the cold. The data demonstrated that moderate intensity exercise while dehydrated did not alter metabolic heat production, skin temperature or heat loss. It also did not increase thermoregulatory or cardiovascular strain. Despite these findings, one thing remains clear. It is imperative to maintain hydration status even in cold environments.

From a practical standpoint, prolonged exercise in the cold can still produce heat at a greater rate than heat is lost. This will obviously lead to heat storage and a subsequent increase in core temperature. This increase in core temperature can, and will, be compounded by dehydration due to any one of the reasons noted earlier.

Ventilation (breathing) increases in the cold. Most people don’t realize how much fluid is lost through ventilation even normally. So when ventilation is increased due to cooler temperatures, the amount of fluid loss just from breathing has the potential to be rather significant.

Reduced voluntary intake is also a major factor that may lead to dehydration of athletes while exercising in the cold. Athletes tend to think less about fluids and proper hydration because they don’t perceive themselves to sweat as much when they train in the cooler environment, and therefore, have a tendency to consume less fluid. This may or may not be true depending on the clothing that is worn. An overall reduced sensitivity to thirst is also a contributory factor in not consuming enough fluids while exercising in colder environments.

Also of significance, and maybe even more important than hydration, is the metabolic response to training in cold temperatures. Cold exposure increases the use of carbohydrates as a fuel. Even during light exercise, muscle glycogen decreases at a faster rate in colder temperatures than warm temperatures. This increases reliance on glycogen reduces the ability to exercise at a higher intensity for extended periods of time because carbohydrates fuel intense exercise. Therefore, ingesting fluids and carbohydrates prior to and during exercise in cooler environmental conditions seem to be quite prudent.

Let’s not forget about those that take their training indoors during the cold times. Environmental conditions may more closely mimic those of summer, but one can still make the argument that hydration is still less of a concern. Because of this, athletes may not properly hydrate themselves prior to training and therefore be setting the stage for sub-optimal training. With potentially higher sweat rates during high intensity indoor training, optimal hydration, adequate carbohydrate intake and replacement of lost electrolytes still remain a priority for optimal performance. Fortunately, a product like Motor Tabs fits the bill. Don’t be fooled by the weather outside - let Motor Tabs help you continue to train optimally by providing you with the proper hydration and fuel to be a winner!

Not just for the track or trail...

2008-11-03T15:33:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday the 22^nd of October, I woke up to severe stomach pain. I'd never been in so much pain that I shook or begged for an ambulance before, but I did and it turns out this would be a day of many firsts for me. Many of them I hope never to repeat in my life.

After an hour or so in ER and after several tests, it was determined that I was suffering from acute pancreaititis.

I would spend the next seven days in the hospital tied to IV's and pain medication. When I was finally released, and free of the constant blood tests and examinations, I was stoked. I had to continue my low fat diet and stick with soft foods for awhile, but at least I was home.

On day three of being home, my wonderful wife bought me a veggie sandwich. I ate it and I tried to eat it slow, but I ended up destroying it in record time. I felt great, but I failed to increase my water intake to compensate for the solid food. Five hours later, I was back in the hospital. I was dizzy, light headed, my pulse was racing, and my mouth was dry. I didn't know what was going on, but I knew if anything changed in my health, I was supposed to go back to the ER.

Once back at the ER, the doctors quickly determined my problem. Too much solid food with out enough fluids. Back on the IV.

Two (2) liters of fluids later, everything had returned to normal. Heart rate, blood pressure, and O2 were back to healthy levels.

My doctor released me with orders to stay hydrated. Keep the water going and use an electrolyte drink to help get back on the road. I asked him if I could use Motor Tabs instead of the other electrolyte drinks and, after looking at the package of Motor Tabs, said he uses the same product (the doctor is a triathlete and uses Motor Tabs) and said this would be perfect!

I started drinking my Motor Tabs, just one tab a day, on Saturday. It's Monday now and I honestly feel so much better. Motor Tabs helped me stay hydrated which helped my body to recover which means I'll soon be able to return to work and I'll be back on the bike much sooner!

Thank you Motor Tabs. Not just for the track or trail!

2008-10-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

Bike Religion hosted the first Annual Spooky Cross on Saturday. MOTOR TABS supplied 12-ct. VARIETY boxes for the winners of each class – a huge hit for all who took the top step on the podium!! The event commenced at 3pm and stretched until 9pm. For the first time in Southern California history a cyclocross race was held under the lights. Absolutely phenomenal event all the way around!!

There was a freestyle moto show, with the ramps actually in the venue. It was crazy to see these cats bust their moves just inches from the expo area. Fortunately disaster was avoided and no one crashed.

MOTOR TABS cycling had several members compete: Pat Pester, Tommy Dever, Ricky Russell (3^rd place/55+) and Greg Sellers pinned a number on and gave it a shot. Some were more successful than others but overall everyone had a blast.

Team Boss, Bob Thomson also came out with his two kids to see the spectacular venue and support the squad.

Spooky cyclocross racer

Little Logan helped out by pouring samples

Matt and Pat pre-race at the MT booth

Pester staying glued to teammate Matt Kinder's wheel through a tricky section.

MOTOR TABS Cycling’s Pat Pester hammering at Spooky Cross on Saturday

Sellers ripping it up!

2008-10-20T13:20:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS Cycling conducted a phenomenal team ride last Saturday.  Twenty 'Men in Black' showed up for a solid, pancake-flat 52-miler up the beautiful Southern California coast from Corona del Mar (started at Shape Up Fitness) to Long Beach (Queen Mary).  Then back to CdM for coffee at Peet's - adjacent to Fashion Island.

Attendees included:  Mike 'Magic Pistons' Rogan, Douglas Katona (team boss),Bob Thomson (team boss), Steve Richardson, two guys from Felt, Tim Grange, Ben Lui, Doug Howe, Scott Woods, Tommy Dever, Miguel Ramos, Greg Sellers,and a few other riders.

More From Interbike 2008

2008-10-06T14:05:00.001-07:00

MOTOR TAB’s elite road team, Inferno Racing,
just prior to the Las Vegas Criterium at Mandalay Bay.

The staff from OneTri in Santa Ana, CA
came by the MOTOR TABS booth at Interbike!

Christy and Frank from Socalcycling.com visited our Interbike booth.

Interbike 2008

2008-10-01T15:04:00.000-07:00

This past week, MOTOR TABS was at cycling's biggest convention, Interbike, up in Las Vegas. MOTOR TABS had a booth during the 3 day expo, and it was a huge success! Over the course of 3 days, we talked to 1,000's of athletes and 100's of shop owners and teams. We were able to attract new athletes and shops by offering samples to everyone who stopped by our booth. We also had road racer Dotsie Bausch stop by and sign autographs.

This event is always a solid affair for us, as it gives us an opportunity to reach distributor and retailers from around the globe.

Chris Mathis from MOTOR TABS with Deb and Christy from Team BMW/Bianchi.

Greg Sellers from MOTOR TABS with Deb and Christy.

TJ and Sean from Surf City Cyclery in Huntington Beach, CA

Chris Mathis and Greg Sellers with Tri Legend Michellie Jones

MOTOR TABS Multi-Sport Squad

2008-09-23T15:02:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS Multi-Sport Squad has capped a fine summer with some premier results:

Long Beach Triathlon (Sept. 21)

Kenny "the Gambler" Rodgers and Marc Hapke both claimed the top step on the podium with victories at the 10th Annual Long Beach Triathlon. Kenny shelled the Clydesdale division in 1:03 (15th overall) while Marc garnered 1^st place in the 50-54 age group in 1:02 (14th overall). Phenomenal results, considering the depth of talent among the 1600 athletes!!

Pacific Coast Triathlon (Sept. 7)

Kirk Fitzek 1^st place (50-54)

Marc Hapke 4^rd place (50-54)

Camp Pendleton Triathlon (Aug. 9)

Marc Hapke 3^rd place (50-54)

Kirk Fitzek 1^st place (50-54)

Kenny Rogers 1^st place (Clydesdale)

Miguel Ramos 6^th (45-50)

Bike MS Bike Shop Supporters

2008-09-11T15:24:00.000-07:00

Win's Wheels (Westlake Village, CA) and Hazard's Cycle Sport (Santa Barbara, CA) are two Bike MS supporting shops, who will also be selling MOTOR TABS.

MOTOR TABS and these shops are teaming up to bring MOTOR TABS available to you! If you need some tabs before the big ride, be sure to stop in these two shops, as these are the supporting shops of the Bike MS Ride and MOTOR TABS, the official drink of the Bike MS Ride!

Las Vegas Events

2008-09-10T14:07:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS will be sponsoring and providing product for two very popular cycling events in Las Vegas: the Cycling USA Crits Finals (9/25) and the Cactus Cup (9/19-21). These are two great events that everyone should definitely check out.

Exclusive interview with tri legend Michellie Jones!

2008-09-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS: What would you say to the person preparing for their very first triathlon?

Michellie Jones: Find a partner to train with that way you have no excuses for not showing up to a workout. Race according to how you train, get to know the transition entry, exits and rack position, check and double check your gear, take just what you really need into transition, and most importantly, smile when you cross the finish so you get a great photo. Frame it with your race number for a great memento, it will not be your only Triathlon as it is a very addictive sport and you will be searching for your next event before you know it.

MT: What does your standard day look like?

MJ: Well, yesterday my day started with a run of 10 miles with intervals, a swim of 4,000 yards at lunch time, followed by a gymnasium session, then another run in the afternoon.

MT: You’ve moved towards 70.3 distances this year, why the change?

MJ: This year I am trying to get a little more speed back in my legs so I have been doing some specific workouts catering to the 70.3 distance and shorter.

MT: what are your diet/nutritional/supplement protocols and who manages this aspect of your program?

MJ: I was told by the great Paula Newby-Frazer at the beginning of my Ironman adventure that she could not tell me exactly what my nutrition should be as everyone is an individual. She out lined a program and I learnt a lot from training and racing. I also over the years have had great Nutrition sponsors which enable to gain some great knowledge in making sure the fuels I put into my body ensure I get the most out of workouts, competitions and Recovery. I usually sip on Motor Tabs all day and protein after all my hard workouts. I think a variety of food from different sources is beneficial.

MT: You’ve done it all: Kona champ, Silver medal, World Champ…how do you stay motivated every year to stay on top?

MJ: I often get asked this question I guess it is because I really enjoy what I do and I think the most important thing is to change your goals. Don't get too comfortable doing the same over and over again.

MT: What do you want your legacy in triathlon to stand for?

MJ: When someone thinks that they can’t do a triathlon, but then sees what I do and wants to participate, is just awesome. Words cannot describe the feeling I have when people look at me for inspiration and motivation, it’s just amazing.

The Chris Thater Memorial Criterium

2008-08-28T13:57:00.001-07:00

Last weekend, The Chris Thater Memorial reached a historic milestone in Binghamton, New York. Not only was the event commemorating it's 25th anniversary, but many of the strongest pro cyclists and teams were there to help support the Broome County STOP DWI program, and to compete for a total purse of $70,000.
 
We want to congratulate Laura Van Gilder, Anne Samplonius, and Kelly Benjamin, all of team Cheerwine, for their awesome placement in the Women's Pro 1 2 race!

Women PRO 1 2

1 Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home) 40.19

2 Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine Cycling)

3 Kacey Manderfield (Verducci/Breakaway) 0.07

4 Nichole Wangsgard (Colavita/Sutter Home)

5 Anne Samplonius (Cheerwine Cycling) 0.08

6 Laura McCaughey (Juice Plus) 0.10

7 Anna McLoon (Colavita/Sutter Home) 0.11

8 Theresa Cliff-Ryan (Verducci/Breakaway) 0.54

9 Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine Cycling) 0.55

10 Lorena Candrian (HPC p/by Altarum)

Congrats to Team BMW-Bianchi

2008-08-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Taken from the official BMW-Bianchi website-

Weislo Captures State Title in Individual Pursuit

The sunny, clear blue skies that shone on Asheville over the weekend of August 16th and 17th proved a perfect backdrop for the North Carolina State Track Championship events. In preparation for the Masters National Championships in San Jose, CA September 2 - 7, Laura Weislo brought her A game, securing multiple podium spots and clinching the gold in the 3000 meter individual pursuit event.

The following weekend, August 23 & 24, Cora Olson and Jen Petosa travelled to Chattanooga, TN to compete in the challenging River Gorge Omnium, hotly contested by many of the Southeast's top riders. Both women rode their tails off as they raced in and around the scenic mountain town. Solid top 10 finishes of 8^th, 9^th and 7^th in the road race, criterium and time trial, respectively helped place Olson in 9^th in the omnium, with Petosa in 12th after 17^th in the road race and 7^th in the criterium.

The BMW-Bianchi team will continue its road racing campaign over the next few weekends, traveling to Walnut Grove, SC for the SC State Road Race Championships on August 30 and Atlanta, GA for the National Race Calendar US 10k Classic on Labor Day. More racing in the Carolinas will follow as September progresses!

BMW-Bianchi Dominates Crossroads Classic with Victories at Lenoir, Morganton and Harrisburg

On Saturday, July 26, pursuant to the Team's 2009 recruiting efforts, the squad welcomed Carla Swart, Lees McRae collegiate cyclist, as a guest rider for the weekend. The criterium in Lenoir was a fast, short 0.5-mile circuit, suiting the strengths of the BMW-Bianchi team. Christy Blakely followed a first-lap attack by Forest Acres' Casey Gale to attempt a breakaway and pressure opponents in the field to work hard early to bring the move back. Once the break was caught, Swart counter-attacked, taking advantage of the competition's distress from chasing the early break. Faithful teammates Tonya Lail, Cora Olson and Melinda Presson patrolled the field, blocking and covering moves that tried in vain to ride across to Swart or to bridge the field up to her. The Team was effective at holding back the field and Swart road away to a solo victory. Lail joined Swart on the podium for 3rd, with Olson 5th, Blakely 10th and Presson 15th on the night.

The Team returned the following afternoon, July 27^th, determined to have a repeat performance. Although the Morganton course was twice as long and more technical than the night previous' effort, the BMW-Bianchi women found themselves to be equally effective by riding aggressively and as a disciplined, cohesive squad. Several opponents launched attacks early in the race causing the field to splinter several times. Finally, a strong attack and quick organization gave way to the successful break of BMW-Bianchi guest rider Carla Swart, Tanya Nestvogal of Vantaggio-Specialized and Forest Acres' Casey Gale. At the instance of seeing the quality of the break, Olson, Lail and Blakely immediately defended all attempts that the field made to bring the break back. The persistence of Swart powering the break and the relentless defensiveness of Olson, Lail and Blakely continued to wear down the Team's opponents. With five (5) laps to go, Lail launched a series of crippling attacks in effort to further diminish the top-10 contestants in the remaining field. At the finish, Swart won the sprint of her breakaway group, making it her, and BMW-Bianchi's, second victory in as many days. Blakely won the field sprint for 4th place, with Lail not far behind in 6th and Olson 9th to take top-10 honors. Melinda Presson represented BMW-Bianchi on the Women's Category 4 podium with a strong 3rd-place finish.

The week passed giving many riders a chance to rest, and at the August 2Harrisburg Criterium the Team came out with guns a'blazing. Laura Weislo attacked when the flag was dropped, and soon after being brought back to the field Amy Slater countered and stayed away. Despite repeated attempts, the strength of the team effort neutralized the field and allowed Slater to remain off the front.

After thirty minutes of solid effort, Slater worked her way to the back of the field, eventually gaining a lap and effectively securing her win. At that point Weislo attacked, and thanks to the effective blocking by Lail, Slater, and Olson, was able to stay away to claim the second step on the podium. After all the hard work
patrolling the field Lail was able to take 3^rd in the field sprint for 5th place.

Michellie Jones @ Santa Barbara Tri

2008-08-25T10:14:00.000-07:00

Michellie Jones sets New Record at Santa Barbara Triathlon. Saturday August 23rd, 2008 over 1000 competitors competed in the Santa Barbara Long Course Triathlon. The event consisted of a One mile swim , 34 mile cycle and a 10 mile run.

Michellie Jones dominated the women's competition leading from the swim. She continued to gain momentum on her competitors during the cycle and run legs. In crossing the finish line in just over 3hrs 1mins 09secs Michellie took almost 5mins off the previous course records she set in 2006. The same year she won the grueling Hawaiian Ironman World Championships.

Michellie was extremely please with her performance as she been battling an ankle injury over the last few weeks. The next stop for Michellie Jones is the Ironman 70.3 in Cancun.

Hansen Dam Tri Expo

2008-08-19T10:17:00.001-07:00

This past weekend, MOTOR TABS had a booth at the Hansen Dam Tri Expo in Los Angeles, CA. This was an awesome event where many nutrition and tri specific brands showcased their products and gear.

The Race Director for the tri was none other than Mark Tipton, who is also the outside salesman for MOTOR TABS, Fluid Recovery, Bonk Breakers, 2XU, Ryders Eyewear, and Marin Bikes.

Adrian & Sacch discussing nutrition.

Saach from MOTOR TABS and Adrian from Fluid

Saach and Greg from MOTOR TABS

Team Running Warriors Highlight

2008-08-14T11:38:00.000-07:00

Team Running Warriors Profile:

Each member of Team Running Warriors is or has been in the military at one point in time. Our competitive disciplines vary from 5K’s to marathons, there are even a few Warriors training to compete in an ultra marathon. Some also compete in duathlons and triathlons and yes, a couple of our Warriors would one day like to compete in an Ironman triathlon. Our training and competitiveness doesn’t just stop there, we are in the military and by that right we are constantly being put through mental and physical challenges everyday. Whether it’s the occasional 3-10 mile formation run up through the hills of Camp Pendleton or the insane endurance courses where we sprint from station to station, flip tractor size tires, practice engaging bad guys, or ground fight each other just for fun.

We are Warriors at heart and never back down from any challenge. Our biggest challenge as of late is not one that anyone would think we would be accustomed to. Most would think we are constantly training and competing to be ready for combat. This may be true as we do have to be prepared for combat at all times but whole “competition” side of our training is to help raise money for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. This non-profit charitable organization is dedicated to supporting Marines, Sailors and their families that may have fallen into a financial hardship. They also offer financial work shops and counseling to help better prepare military personnel and their loved ones for dealing with their finances. We hope to raise money for the NMCRS and have fun doing it along the way. We would like thank everyone for their patriotism and their everlasting support for all the men and women that protect our way of life, our freedom and the United States of America.

Semper Fi,
Team Running Warriors

Upgrade Bikes @ the London Triathlon Expo

2008-08-14T10:30:00.001-07:00

Upgrade Bikes, Ltd., MOTOR TABS’ distributor in the

UK

, attended the London Triathlon Expo last weekend. With over 13,000 racers over the two-day race, it’s a marquee event for the British multi-sport scene. They did a fine job of promoting MOTOR TABS to the consumers, and we continue to grain traction with each passing week. “MOTOR TABS was the only truly unique hydration product at the expo,” said MOTOR TABS brand manager Ian Harris. “There were many nutrition companies at the expo, but MOTOR TABS was the crowd favorite to be sure.”

Busy week!

2008-08-11T23:16:00.000-07:00

We over here at MOTOR TABS had a very busy and eventful week! Thursday was the US Cycling U23 Championship Criterium Race, Saturday was the Run Through the Pines run, and Sunday was the Ladera Ranch Grand Prix of Cycling. All of these events were a huge sucess for us, as we were able to attract more athletes to our booth, and inform many of them who have not heard of MOTOR TABS. Here are some pictures from these events:

MT's Assistant Manager of Sales & Marketing Chris Mathis
at the Road Nationals at Anaheim Stadium last week

Outsideallday.com founder Andy "Crash" Brazelton at the Road Nationals

American road legend and MT outside sales representative Scott Fortner
stopped by the MT booth at the Ladera GP

ROAD Magazine editor Neil Brown came by to add much needed flair
to the MT booth at the Road Nationals

USA Cycling Road National Championships

2008-08-05T14:52:00.000-07:00

The USA Cycling Road National Championships hosted by Jet Cycling is from August 6th to the 10th in Orange County, CA. The 2008 USA Cycling U.S. Elite, U-23, and Junior National Championships of Road Cycling will host over 1,800 participants in the disciplines of the Time Trial, Road Cycling and the Criterium.

Team MOTOR TABS will have a booth set up for the Criterium, which is held on August 7th at the Angels Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Come stop by and check us out!

Here is the Crit schedule:

9:00 am U23 women 35k
10:15 am 10-12 women 15k
11:00 am 10-12 men 15k
11:45 am 13-14 women 20k
12:30 pm 13-14 men 20k
1:15 pm 15-16 women 20k
2:00 pm 15-16 men 25k
3:00 pm 17-18 women 20k
3:45 pm 17-18 men 50k Final
5:15 pm U23 men 60k Final

And every night there is an awards ceremony which is held at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney from 4 - 6pm.

This is one event that should not be missed! So come down and join us for a full day of pure racing!

MOTOR TABS @ Rock N' Road

2008-07-30T11:10:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS will be sampling out all four flavors at Rock N' Road tomorrow afternoon in Mission Viejo between 4PM and 7PM. Rock N' Road will have their usual Thursday night road ride, which leaves at 5PM and goes through the canyon.

So come out and sample all our flavors and go out for a friendly road ride!

27825 Santa Margarita Parkway
Suite A
Misson Viejo, Ca 92691
(949)859-5076

Upcoming Events!

2008-07-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

A Road Bike 4 U is having an open house on Saturday, August 2 from 12pm-3pm. Bob and Damon would like you to stop by after the Food Park ride and see their new shop, catch up with old friends and sample your favorite MOTOR TABS flavor. Their new location is at the intersection of Main and Redhill – hope to see you there!!

MOTOR TABS will also be at the following upcoming events:

August 9 - Run Through The Pines
(MT will provide on-course electrolytes for the participants at this event.)

August 10 - Ladera Ranch Grand Prix of Cycling

August 16/17 - Hansen Dam Triathlon and Expo

Ladera Ranch Grand Prix of Cycling Preview

New 72-count MOTOR TABS Fishbowl!

2008-07-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

We are now offering our 72-count Fishbowl to consumers for only $79.99!! The 72-count fishbowl contains 18 Grape tabs, 18 Fruit Punch tabs, 18 Orange tabs, and 18 Lemon-Lime tabs.

The fishbowl is available now on our online store!

2008-07-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS attended the Swami’s ride last Saturday in Encinitas at NYTRO. Swami’s president Albert Barajas and MOTOR TABS representative Greg Sellers discussed an 09 sponsorship platform with Swami’s, a leading San Diego-based squadron.

" Swami's is committed to developing the sport of cycling and cultivating a positive lifestyle. Each year we organize several cycling events including the Hoehn Motors Del Mar Criterium Series. Swami's also supports and raises money for a variety of charities such as the Komen Breast Cancer Fund and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Swami's member activities encompass the entire range of the sport, with racing, long-distance endurance and recreational fun and fitness rides appealing to different parts of the club membership."

You can find more info about Swami's by clicking here .

Congratulations to Marc Hapke!

2008-07-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to MOTOR TABS athlete Marc Hapke for his two first place wins!

April 20th- Newport Beach Triathlon, 1st Age Group 50-54, top 20 overall/ field of 500
May 17th- Bakersfield Short Course, 1st Age Group 50-54, 3rd overall/ field 300

Aliso Viejo Grand Prix

2008-07-14T15:37:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was a huge success with the first annual Aliso Viejo Grand Prix. The Sho-Air squadron did a phenomenal job of promoting the race. CBR provided a dynamite course that blew apart every field all day with a brutal climb!! Although EVERY racer we spoke with was blown away by the difficulty of the course, 100% of them are hoping to come back in '09 to redeem themselves.

MOTOR TABS was out there all day, along with our good friends from FLUID and our social networking mentor, Andy from Outsideallday.com. Many people came up to our booth and were very interested in our product, and got a chance to try all four flavors.

Events are a huge part of our success, as it gives consumers the opportunity to try the product. We distributed coupons for discounts on tabs at official Sho-Air retailer, Rock N Road Cyclery in Mission Viejo, CA.

MOTOR TABS will be busy for the balance of the year with more events, such as cycling races, running events, and triathlons. And as always, we hope to see you out there!

Photos from the Aliso Viejo Grand Prix:

Greg from MOTOR TABS & Richard from Fluid

Richard from Fluid

MOTOR TABS Team racers

Our good friend Andy from Outside All Day

Anne Samplonius Captures Canadian TT Championship

2008-07-08T15:26:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS athlete Anne Samplonius captured the Canadian TT Championship on July 4^th. Anne races for the Cheerwine Women’s Pro Cycling Team. For Samplonius, the win is tinged with disappointment, since she found out a few days earlier that her appeal to win a spot on the Canadian team for the Olympic Games was denied. Samplonius beat the three Olympic athletes — Wrubleski, Erinne Willock (Webcor) and Leigh Hobson (Cheerwine) — to win the time trial title.

MOTOR TABS Updates!

2008-07-08T13:20:00.000-07:00

We over here at MOTOR TABS have been pretty busy with summer picking up and more events going on. On the 4th of July we had a booth at the Freedom Run in Ladera Ranch, CA.

The run was put on by Ladera Legs and was sponsored by AVIA and Ladera Cyclery. The event was a huge success with over 600 runners!

Running events are getting bigger and more popular, and this is definitely one sport we need to get more into. We have decided to incorporate running events along with cycling and triathlon events to our event calendar.

Our next event will be the Aliso Grand Prix in Aliso Viejo, CA. This will be a big race with a very exciting course! You can view a slide show of the course here.

We hope you to see all of you out there for the 1st Aliso Grand Prix! It will be a huge event that you don't want to miss!

CyclingNutz.com

2008-07-03T12:13:00.000-07:00

Go check out our friends and their new online cycling community called CyclingNutz!

"CyclingNutz.com is a community designed for cyclists. Our mission is to connect cyclists of all levels and provide them the tools to share their stories and adventures on and off the bike.

Whether you are a seasoned pro or like to ride during the weekends, you will find like-minded people over here. The idea is to create a community that is driven by a passion for the bike."

Freedom Run

2008-07-01T13:02:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS will have a booth this Friday, July 4th, at the Freedom Run in Ladera Ranch, CA. The Freedom run is Ladera Ranch’s 2nd annual 5K/10K Run and 1K Little Firecracker Dash.

"Runners, walkers and even strollers are welcome to trek along the beautiful tree-lined streets of Ladera Ranch in a run benefiting the REACT (Resources for Autistic Children's Therapy) Foundation and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation."

There will also be a pancake breakfast from 7:30am to 11:30am held at Founder's Park with all the proceeds benefiting Laura's House.

Come out and join us! Registration is open until the start of the races. You can find more info at RunLadera.com

Upcoming Events!

2008-06-24T12:29:00.000-07:00

MOTOR TABS will be busy over the next few weeks attending various events and races. Our event schedule for the next few weeks is as follows:

6/28: Open House @ Surf City Cyclery in Huntington Beach
6/29: Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
7/12: Aliso Grand Prix

You can find us at these events and sample all our flavors, including the new grape, which is pretty amazing if you have not tried it yet.

Hope to see all of you at these events!

-Team MOTOR TABS

Congratulations to Stephen Luke!

2008-06-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Stephen Luke on SponsorHouse for placing the 1,000th order with MOTOR TABS!

For those of you on SponsorHouse, we still have our June Special going on, which is free shipping on orders over$75. Act fast because the deal ends on June 30th!

-CHRIS

What exactly are MOTOR TABS?

2008-06-16T15:20:00.001-07:00

MOTOR TABS™ Fluid Replacement System turns ordinary water into a smooth, refreshing sports drink! It’s as simple as dropping an effervescent tablet into water. Designed for use any time around participatory athletic activity or when additional electrolytes are required, MOTOR TABS is a portable sports drink that can go anywhere, as the tablets are individually wrapped in water/air tight foil packages that protect them from sweat, dirt and other harmful elements. Whether it’s on the bike, run, hike, gym or at work, MOTOR TABS restores vital fluids that are lost during physical activity or illness.

MOTOR TABS relies on an optimal ratio of sodium/potassium and a unique blend of three energy sources (dextrose, sucrose, maltodextrin), providing a well-balanced array of ingredients. MOTOR TABS restores electrolyte balance and provides a solid energy profile to help maintain peak performance throughout training, racing or exercise sessions. Each tablet delivers 250 mg of sodium, 75 mg of potassium, 16 grams of carbohydrate and 65 calories. Athletes may customize each bottle based on individual fluid intake requirements by using one, one-and-a-half or two MOTOR TABS for every 16oz/473mL - 20oz/591mL of water. Once the tablets dissolve – just a few minutes in room temperature water - there is no sediment or residual settling, as dissolution is thorough and complete. Cleaning bottles, hydration systems and reservoirs is quick and easy as well.

MOTOR TABS is a ‘foundation’ sports drink, as it’s sufficient for re hydrating athletes participating in most conditions. If additional calories are required (for events or training sessions that are several hours in length), consuming gels, sports bars or whole foods is encouraged. MOTOR TABS provides a solid base from which to build on your nutritional protocols, and is extremely easy on the stomach as well.

* Effervescent sports drink tablets *
* Optimal levels of sodium and potassium *
* Multiple carbohydrate blend *
* Dissolves completely in water *
* No aspartame or artificial sweetener *