Foo - Even too hot for the rattlers today

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spoketacular
08-15-08, 11:57 PM
I rode 52 miles in 100F heat, including climbing up 2 7 percent grades at the midpoint. NOT smart. I think I rode the last 15 miles in the early stages of heat stroke - rapid breathing and heartbeat, but I made it home. I'm OK, it was just a little scary (and stupid on my part). I won't start a ride any later than 8:00 in the morning if its going to be 100 like it was (I started riding at almost 11:00).

On the plus side, just broke 2,000 miles cycling for the year :)

Man, the water at Folsom Lake is LOW!

spoketacular
08-18-08, 05:12 PM
I realize the thread would have been MORE interesting had I posted pictures...

Picture of the water at Folsom Lake and how low it is... me about dead, and one of the 7 percent grade signs... interestingly enough posted on the DOWNHILL part of the trail, and not the uphill. Sadists.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/sacjazz/DSC01617.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/sacjazz/DSC01619.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/sacjazz/DSC01621.jpg
Suttree
08-18-08, 06:24 PM
crazy, now go buy yourself something nice as a reward.
i suggest beer after ya get some water.

spoketacular
08-18-08, 06:35 PM
crazy, now go buy yourself something nice as a reward.
i suggest beer after ya get some water.

I went to Chicago Fire Pizza with the GF Friday night and drank 128 oz of fluid - two glasses of iced tea (unsweet) and two glasses of water. And I barely peed afterward.
Suttree
08-18-08, 06:50 PM
not a good sign. more water yo.