I did a spin class at the gym last night and thanks to the "Renovations" the normal room was not available so we were put into a smaller room with no Air conditioning. Still 17 bodies that were getting warmer and warmer and wetter as the class progressed. Now I can take heat and as far as I am concerned- If I get hot in a spinning class then so much the better. In fact I even choose a bike that is not taking any advantage of the additional fans that are there for the wimps. Even with air conditioning the temp normally starts at around 20C and on a good night will get to 24C. Last night and it started at 28C and rose to 32. I was leaking like a sieve and it did not even bother me till I left. Soaking wet wicking jersey and a dry fleece over the top into the cool air at 25C and a slight breeze and it was cold.

It is the same on rides. All the time I am moving on the bike- any moisture is being wicked away by the action of the moving air. Stop and within a couple of minutes and I am sweating like a pig and cool. Get back on the bike and I am cold.

Hydration is the key while riding as all the time you sweat you are keeping cool. Stop and allow the sweat to accumulate and when you start again it takes a few extra miles before I warm up and am ready to go.