Bike Forums - View Single Post - Experiment: Ride SUPER slow to work. Then report back about sweat.

11-25-14 | 11:36 AM

#17

Oregonroadruner

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2014

Posts: 105

Likes: 0

From: Willamette Valley

Bikes: Giant Defy Comp, M60 gravel grinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by CompleteStreets

Here in Portland, Oregon we've got some rainy weather with temps in the 50s predicted for this week. I plan to wear waterproof pants and I'm dreading the amount of soggy sweat that will accumulate along my legs. As a test, I'm going to ride very slow and monitor how much I sweat. I'll also take note of the extra time this adds to my commute. Anyone want to join me in this experiment?

I have a 6 mile commute each way. It normally takes me 15-20 min to get to work (down hill) and 30 min to get home (up Hill). When riding slow it took me 25 min to get to work and 35 min to get home and my sweat production was less but still noticeable. The temps are in the mid 40's and I'm not using rain gear, Just wind stopper fleece.

Reply

0