Too hot for century or harden up? 112°
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Then you wouldn't ride much in lower TX between May an Sept. Honestly I'd rather ride at 85* than 65*. In the heat I much prefer going against the wind. It really helps. Cruising at 20 mph in 95* with a 10-15 mph tailwind feels like riding in an oven.
Going to Vegas next week and it looks like it's going to be hot. 105*+. I'll be at Red Rock Canyon when the gates open at 6AM and be done by 9AM.
Going to Vegas next week and it looks like it's going to be hot. 105*+. I'll be at Red Rock Canyon when the gates open at 6AM and be done by 9AM.
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It really all depends on your fitness level, OP. It's supposed to be 100 degrees where I iive on Sunday and I'm still planning on a ride after work. Prolly knock out 40-50 miles starting out around 1pm. The heat doesnt worry me, I've ridden in it before. Definitely need to stay hydrated of course.
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Too hot. I'm beyond needing to prove anything.
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Then you wouldn't ride much in lower TX between May an Sept. Honestly I'd rather ride at 85* than 65*. In the heat I much prefer going against the wind. It really helps. Cruising at 20 mph in 95* with a 10-15 mph tailwind feels like riding in an oven.
Going to Vegas next week and it looks like it's going to be hot. 105*+. I'll be at Red Rock Canyon when the gates open at 6AM and be done by 9AM.
Going to Vegas next week and it looks like it's going to be hot. 105*+. I'll be at Red Rock Canyon when the gates open at 6AM and be done by 9AM.
River Mountains Loop Trail - Recreation, fresh air, exercise, great views, discovery, history, peace and quiet. Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park
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I wouldn't do it, unless I'd already done quite of bit of riding in 100+ temps this year. Not a 5 or 6 hour ride.
I know you said that you're familiar with the desert, but my reason is that it can sneak up on you. You'll feel fine with the wind cooling you (the little bit that it will), and then suddenly not so fine. I'd rather increase the ride time in increments, so that I'd know before I started that I could handle it that long in that temperature.
I know you said that you're familiar with the desert, but my reason is that it can sneak up on you. You'll feel fine with the wind cooling you (the little bit that it will), and then suddenly not so fine. I'd rather increase the ride time in increments, so that I'd know before I started that I could handle it that long in that temperature.
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Well when I lived in El Paso I would ride when the temp broke 100. I think the 90's or even the mid 80's in the south is worse, especially after a rain because of the humidity, though nothing to avoid unless you're wussy. But 112+, yeah, I'll be a wussy.
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Never heard of that one before. Thanks. I'll have to check it out.
You really should check out Bootleg Canyon and the River Mountains trail loop.
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Then you wouldn't ride much in lower TX between May an Sept. Honestly I'd rather ride at 85* than 65*. In the heat I much prefer going against the wind. It really helps. Cruising at 20 mph in 95* with a 10-15 mph tailwind feels like riding in an oven.
Going to Vegas next week and it looks like it's going to be hot. 105*+. I'll be at Red Rock Canyon when the gates open at 6AM and be done by 9AM.
Going to Vegas next week and it looks like it's going to be hot. 105*+. I'll be at Red Rock Canyon when the gates open at 6AM and be done by 9AM.
We still ride though. We are used to it.
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112 is the high for the day. I've done rides at 5pm on days with a 110+ high. If you leave at the earliest time possible your time at that temp should be limited. Also given the lack of humidity there you can get a decent amount of evaporative cooling from wetting down your head and jersey.
Just read more of the thread. 10am departure is what you do in cold weather. Doing that on a day with a 112 degree high is ridiculous. I don't think its going to high 90 tomorrow here and I'll still be getting out at 6:30. If it takes you till 10 to get up, eat, and get out the door then I would take up golf or something else.
Just read more of the thread. 10am departure is what you do in cold weather. Doing that on a day with a 112 degree high is ridiculous. I don't think its going to high 90 tomorrow here and I'll still be getting out at 6:30. If it takes you till 10 to get up, eat, and get out the door then I would take up golf or something else.
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Get good lights, and choose a clear night with a full moon.
We rarely hit 100 around here. But, last year I had a long ride on one of the hottest days of the year. I had two "Magnum" water bottles and a Camelback, and several refills. I went through A LOT OF WATER., If it was only 100 miles, I might be tempted to find a good lunch/dinner place and just stop from about 1:00 to 6:00 or so. Then get back on the road as the temps start falling again.
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The 50-mile loop x 2 is a good approach, but I'd wake at 3:30am, eat/drink, then roll by 5:00. You'll likely be done well before noon, and the triple digit temps.
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Luckily he's not in Florida, 90 degrees feels 120 degrees!!!! Also aren't centuries suppose to be a fairly enjoyable experience rather than riding in an oven with a great chance of heat stroke?