OK, I Lied!
08-18-10, 07:58 AM
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SWMO
Posts: 3,185
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1400 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I like the heat. I was out in 30-degree Celsius plus weather for 100 miles last Saturday, probably went thru two regular-size bottles (one bottle refilled halfway thru the ride). But I did drink quite a bit after I finished the ride! Fortunately some of the ride was near the water, so I got some cooling winds, and I was wearing my full zip jersey totally unzipped. As long as you keep moving, you get "air-conditioning." Once I stopped, I had sweat all over my arms. I finished the ride coated with a layer of salt.
Some of my best road races were in Mexico and Guatemala, on the coast where it gets really hot. My body just seems to work better in the heat. Put me in the cold and I have a hard time warming up!
L.
Some of my best road races were in Mexico and Guatemala, on the coast where it gets really hot. My body just seems to work better in the heat. Put me in the cold and I have a hard time warming up!
L.
__________________
It's all downhill from here. Except the parts that are uphill.
It's all downhill from here. Except the parts that are uphill.
08-18-10, 12:15 PM
#27
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Green Valley AZ
Posts: 3,770
Bikes: Trice Q; Volae Century; TT 3.4
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
My Simple Tips for Hot Weather Cycling
I'm not an expert, just a warm weather rider.
If you do not feel well while riding, get cooled with minimum delay. Do not tough it out. If you start feeling confused or disoriented, contact emergency medical help.
I'm not an expert, just a warm weather rider.
- Ride early in the day if that works for you
- Drink a quart of water well before starting
- Drink frequently as you ride and refill before your supply gets low
- Wear light colored wicking clothing
- Avoid strong tailwinds as possible
- Seek shade for cooling breaks
- Ride well within your capabilities
If you do not feel well while riding, get cooled with minimum delay. Do not tough it out. If you start feeling confused or disoriented, contact emergency medical help.
08-18-10, 01:25 PM
#28
stringbreaker
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: wa. State
Posts: 4,463
Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I forgot to add that I do take a vitamin D supplement. Still with all that I do get the occasional although mostly mile anxiety/sad attack
__________________
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
08-18-10, 08:28 PM
#29
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The heat is no fun but hasn't really bothered me this summer. What bothers me is when its cloudy and overcast. 
Its been that way here for the last 4 days. I rode Friday and Sunday. We had company visiting Sunday and Monday and I was planning on riding today. This morning it was cloudy and overcast so I decided not to ride. I wish there was a cure for SAD. 
Its been that way here for the last 4 days. I rode Friday and Sunday. We had company visiting Sunday and Monday and I was planning on riding today. This morning it was cloudy and overcast so I decided not to ride. I wish there was a cure for SAD.
08-19-10, 09:56 AM
#30
Pedals, Paddles and Poles
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Vegas Valley, NV
Posts: 5,495
Bikes: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Ridley Noah, Scott Spark 20
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1233 Post(s)
Liked 69 Times
in
58 Posts
That's incredible and for me, unthinkable. The last time I rode here when it was hot (103 on the bank display at 5:30 PM) I rode 30 miles - drank two 12 ounce glasses of water before I left, drank three 24 ounce bottles of water and 32 ounces of gatorade on the ride. And when I got back to the house had still lost a couple of pounds
__________________
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
08-19-10, 11:10 AM
#31
just keep riding
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
Posts: 13,560
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 173 Post(s)
Liked 33 Times
in
22 Posts
What is "S.A.D."?
I kind of like the occasional overcast day. Nice break from the glaring sunlight.
I kind of like the occasional overcast day. Nice break from the glaring sunlight.
08-19-10, 11:40 AM
#32
Lincoln, CA
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lincoln, CA
Posts: 2,229
Bikes: 94 Giant ATX 760, 2001 Biachi Eros, 2005 Giant OCR2 Composite +
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
I live about an hour up the road from Red Rider, in Lincoln. Ditto on the cool weather. It has been great for riding. Mid 80s to 90, but we get home by 12:00 - 1:00, so beat even that heat. We comment on how great the weather is every day we ride.
__________________
Truth is stranger than reality.
'96 Giant ATX 760 MTB
'01 Bianchi Eros
'05 Giant OCR Llimited Carbon Fiber + upgrades
Truth is stranger than reality.
'96 Giant ATX 760 MTB
'01 Bianchi Eros
'05 Giant OCR Llimited Carbon Fiber + upgrades
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chadwick
Road Cycling
30
07-17-11 06:36 PM
