This morning when I got on my bike my neighbor was in her yard watering. She said, "You're going to get sunstroke."

Wasn't sure what to reply, simply said, "You get used to it."

Thought about it on the way to work. Several people have told me similar things. Truth is I don't take the heat lightly. I've had heat exhaustion. Twice, many years ago. There was a period where I was afraid to go out in the summer sun here.

But the last few years I haven't had any problems. I hydrate before leaving work in the afternoon. Then try to monitor myself on the ride. I've been hot. Real hot. But no problems.

Two things, acclimation, SLOWLY getting used to the heat and building up a tolerance. And keeping hydrated. So far that is working for me. OTOH my rides are short in the afternoon.

I tell people all that. I don't think they believe it.