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Old 07-07-10 | 05:48 AM
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mjw16
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From: Alexandria, VA

Bikes: IRO Model 19, Surly Crosscheck, 1989 Arnie Nashbar, Cannondale CAADX, Niner Air 9

It hit 102F here in DC yesterday, fortunately we didn't get the crushing humidity that typically defines Summers here. I had, at least, 80 ozs of wather/Gatorade by the time I left for my afternoon ride home and, drank another 1/2 a bottle on my 10 mile ride. My wife adised that I eat a bag of salty potato chips before leaving, which I did-even with all that I was slightly dehydrated by the time I got home. I took it easy spinning the whole way, I also removed my helmet near the end of my ride to help cool down and jumped right in the shower once home. My left leg developed a slight cramp and I had to stop once or twice, it's amazing how this kind of heat really shuts the body down. I spent the evening filling up on water and will continue to do so through the day. I think we're also expecting the humidity to creep back up today so, it may be an even more difficult ride than yesterday. In addition, I'm eating light and continuing my daily supplements. Hopefully we'll get some relief by tomorrow. Got my new wheels yesterday and am super psyched to put them on, probably this weekend. I will need to: put on rim tape, mount tires/tubes, and move the cassette over from my current wheels. Otherwise, everything is good.
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