cantdrv55
05-22-07, 04:48 PM
Yeah, where do you ride to stay cool? Last year, I rode between Fairfield and Vacaville in 90+ degree weather. Not doing that again. Felt ill from heat stress for a couple of days.
Northern California - Some hot days ahead of us... where do you ride to stay cool?
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BigSean
05-22-07, 04:50 PM
The same routes as the Memorial saturday ride.
spingineer
05-22-07, 05:13 PM
What, you don't want to work on your tan?
cantdrv55
05-22-07, 05:15 PM
Being an island boy, I was born with a tan!
johnny99
05-22-07, 06:19 PM
The coast between San Francisco and Santa Cruz is usually cool; sometimes 40F cooler than San Jose.
Red Rider
05-22-07, 10:22 PM
Yeah, where do you ride to stay cool? Last year, I rode between Fairfield and Vacaville in 90+ degree weather. Not doing that again. Felt ill from heat stress for a couple of days.
Oh, that must have been during the cold spell we had. ;)
It's not so much where as when. I've been known to head out at 6 am so I can be back before the heat kicks in. Although I'm as likely to go out at 6 pm, when it can be 106* or so. It's much like riding into an oven -- but at least it's a dry heat.
Oh, that must have been during the cold spell we had. ;)
It's not so much where as when. I've been known to head out at 6 am so I can be back before the heat kicks in. Although I'm as likely to go out at 6 pm, when it can be 106* or so. It's much like riding into an oven -- but at least it's a dry heat.
spingineer
05-22-07, 10:39 PM
I think I'll ride in the East Bay whenever I want to work on my farmer tan.
xlrogue
05-22-07, 10:40 PM
+1 on the early AM, which has the additional advantage of being relatively windless.
'nother
05-22-07, 11:08 PM
Yeah, definitely early. It's a lot easier now that the sun is up early. You can get a good 3+ hours in before work if you want.
But, if I can't ride early, I do try to hit the shadier routes, and avoid the very exposed ones. The coast is usually pleasant, and coming back via Tunitas Creek is a good break from the sun (it's still not an easy climb, but the scenery takes your mind off of that a little).
But, if I can't ride early, I do try to hit the shadier routes, and avoid the very exposed ones. The coast is usually pleasant, and coming back via Tunitas Creek is a good break from the sun (it's still not an easy climb, but the scenery takes your mind off of that a little).
SesameCrunch
05-22-07, 11:30 PM
Come over to Half Moon Bay and ride down Hwy 1 or any of the myriad coastal hills. Lots of beautiful trails to ride. Cool weather, beautiful scenery, low traffic. Can't be beat.
rydaddy
05-22-07, 11:50 PM
I ride in the valley where its known to get hot. Ride faster and your sweat will be more effective.
Rocke
05-24-07, 11:39 PM
I have found that riding in Arizona and Riverside County CA for a few years, makes other places feel cool when it gets a little warm. (Plus, I love the heat! Bring it on!) Blessings.
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8Lives
05-25-07, 07:47 AM
I love the heat - and if it is cool in the Berkeley Hills I'll usually drop down Wildcat to the bears, etc. just to keep warm. Can't stand being cold!
cantdrv55
05-25-07, 09:14 AM
Yesterday it was in the high 80s here in Benicia, now I'm shivering in my t-shirt. Global warming?
scottmorrison99
05-25-07, 09:49 AM
Yeah, where do you ride to stay cool? Last year, I rode between Fairfield and Vacaville in 90+ degree weather. Not doing that again. Felt ill from heat stress for a couple of days.
I ride the same area, but earlier if I can. When it's an early evening club ride I just suffer. I carry plenty of water, many riders don't carry enough when it gets hot and get ill like you did. Be careful, the heat can kill you if you don't properly hydrate.
I ride the same area, but earlier if I can. When it's an early evening club ride I just suffer. I carry plenty of water, many riders don't carry enough when it gets hot and get ill like you did. Be careful, the heat can kill you if you don't properly hydrate.