Have bike, will travel
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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The commonly accepted average core body temperature (taken internally) is 37.0 °C (98.6 °F). If the air temperature is above this level, the body loses it's ability to cool itself efficiently.
I'll ride above this temperature, but it will be at a relaxed pace. I also watch my heart rate to see it it drops back to 140 bpm after hitting 150 or more.
Keep in mind that the temperatures on road are going to be higher than what is reported by weather sensors, which are typically away heat absorbing and retaining surfaces.
This ride provided some warm weather, my Garmin recorded 107.6f.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/193665173
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 07-18-12 at 04:08 PM.