Wondering if there's any of you looney enough to ride in this california heat
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Wondering if there's any of you looney enough to ride in this california heat
it's around 105, hazardous air conditions, etc. Who's still commuting in these conditions.
Went to redondo beach a day or two ago, and the ride from palos verdes to manhattan and back's much nicer
Went to redondo beach a day or two ago, and the ride from palos verdes to manhattan and back's much nicer
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Air's not bad here in OC.
Did a MTB ride last nite, 101 at the start at 5:40, dropped to all of 88 by the end at sunset.
Whattaya gonna do - wait until November?
Did a MTB ride last nite, 101 at the start at 5:40, dropped to all of 88 by the end at sunset.
Whattaya gonna do - wait until November?
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I rode in 108 this summer. Back when I lived in PHX, I rode in hotter all the time. Every M-S all year long.
It sure ain't as easy as in my youth, though. I'm hoping no more days over 90 this year around here.
It sure ain't as easy as in my youth, though. I'm hoping no more days over 90 this year around here.
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I commute in inland Northern CA no matter what. Plus 100 around here isn't altogether uncommon.
My commute is only 8 miles, so it's never that bad. But I rode the Davis Double Century in 100+ weather. I'd rather do that then ride in the ice or snow like the amazing people here who live in teh east and are dedicated commuters.
As long as you are moving and have water, it's survivable.
My commute is only 8 miles, so it's never that bad. But I rode the Davis Double Century in 100+ weather. I'd rather do that then ride in the ice or snow like the amazing people here who live in teh east and are dedicated commuters.
As long as you are moving and have water, it's survivable.
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I commute Monday thru Friday no matter what the temp is.
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We have temperatures up to 115 here, and I still ride my commute. I don't have to contend with a lot of pollution though. That could be a game changing factor that I simply don't have to worry about.
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I was out in that crazy heat yesterday. It wasn't as bad as the silly headwinds that I had to ride into. The ride back after 8p was nice but still hot.
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I have riden in up to 115 deg heat (30 mile MTB ride and I ran out of water even though I brought 3 liters).
I will commute in just about any heat in Northern CA since we generally have low humidity. But I definately don't enjoy the commute as much when I start dripping 15 feet from the door.
I will commute in just about any heat in Northern CA since we generally have low humidity. But I definately don't enjoy the commute as much when I start dripping 15 feet from the door.
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Keep moving, keep drinking, and don't forget your sunscreen. Other than that, no biggie.
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I live in Redding, CA, where temps above 100 are pretty common. As long as you stay hydrated and keep moving, riding in temps up to 107 or so are not all that bad. It's important that it is a dry heat, because that allows your body's cooling systems to work more efficiently...especially since you're generating your own breeze as you ride.
I wouldn't want to tackle any big hills, or try to do interval training, when it's that hot. But for just getting home it's not too bad.
As for smoke - last summer we had intense forest fires nearby, with hazardous smoky conditions. I bought myself a Respro Sportsta filter, and found it worked really well. Without it, I could taste the smoke, and feel it in my lungs after my 7 mile commute. With it, the ride was tolerable...though the smoke still sucked.
I wouldn't want to tackle any big hills, or try to do interval training, when it's that hot. But for just getting home it's not too bad.
As for smoke - last summer we had intense forest fires nearby, with hazardous smoky conditions. I bought myself a Respro Sportsta filter, and found it worked really well. Without it, I could taste the smoke, and feel it in my lungs after my 7 mile commute. With it, the ride was tolerable...though the smoke still sucked.
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I personally hate it what the heat radiating off the pavement is hotter than the air I'm commuting in... Black paving + 6 months without clouds...
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Yeah, on days like that you'll be tooling along, feeling relatively comfortable, and then you'll stop at a light and foom! a bucket of sweat cascades down your neck and face.
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I rode home in 106F last week and should see 104 today. In the west San Fernando Valley. I agree with above that it's fine as long as I keep moving. Waiting at a light, no wind, hot pavement, hot cars = no fun and lots of sweat. When it's this hot I prefer a cotton shirt because it stays wet longer than a 'real jersey' and helps cool me as I ride along.
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not in CA, but 107 today here in AZ. waiting at lights is hot, otherwise OK. stay safe.
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This morning commute was 46 F.
Any posts complaining about heat will get the headwind curse...
Any posts complaining about heat will get the headwind curse...
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