Going to be crazy hot today, I think they're calling for 102F or something like that. I focused on hydrating all day yesterday in anticipation of this week's heat and had a full glass of water this morning, before I left. I took it really easy as the heat is already evident and I want to conserve for the ride home. I checked the bike to make sure it was tip top and loaded up with new patch kits/tubes over the weekend. I'm wrapping up breakfast now and am already about half way through a 32 oz Gatorade-I'll go through 2 of those today, cut 50/50 with water, along with my usual Magnesium suppliment. I will also avoid anything sugary or full of caffeine for the next few days. I've ridden in similar temps, however, it does make me a little nervous; I'm planning on taking 2 to 3 breaks on the way home and possibly taking my helmet off once I reach the MV Trail (I'm a big guy and retain a lot of heat, the helmet seems to trap quite a bit in such high temps, otherwise I'd never remove it). Also, I've talked my wife out of riding this week as she's currently trying to get back into shape and may not be ready for this. I know the above sounds like overkill but, this kind of heat seems to really shut the body down. I'll likely feel ok at first then, have to stop a couple of times for breaks with legs that simply don't want to cooperate and, may feel light headed and over-heated, that's expected in these temps-so, I'm taking it seriously. Regardless of how I feel, I'm planning on jumping right into a cool shower when I get home, recovery drink in hand then, it'll be air drying on the bed, under the ceiling fan until I have to leave to go get my son. Will do it again tomorrow and, evidentally, Thursday as well. So, all East-Coasters, take it easy out there.