Originally Posted by
ericm979
Acclimating to the heat helps a lot. If you spend all your time in an air conditioned house, car and office, you can't expect to be able to handle a hot ride.
This. I'm 42 and though I've only been back riding about 3 weeks, it's been uncommonly hot here. Yet I don't have AC, and am rarely in AC, and acclimating has been good. Also, if I'm riding just to ride (ie: not commuting, store, etc) I soak my shirt in cold water before I leave....it's like having your own AC and is like heaven on a hot evening. Stop along the way and re-soak if needed....I often ride close to a lake and take a break and soak it again when needed. Fun stuff!