So I was in Colorodo all last week.....7000 feet and the weather was great (besides the rain) and even that was only at night....so aparently Oklahoma's weather changed while I was gone....it is freaking crazy hot here now....it pretty much started the week I was gone....

My last 2 rides..Monday and Wensday were terrable....it seemed all my power was gone...my heart rate was getting up there...higher than normal..I did not feel it was too high but just no power....

SO how do I deal with that? Am I not drinking enough before the ride? I have a Century on Saturday and I am a little worried about it...also Hotter than hell is in a few weeks and I would love to be ready for that....the forcast for the next 10 days is not good either, 98, 102, 102, 104, 102, 101, 101,and 98...ouch....so what is the best way to deal with the heat? I kn ow the standard ride early answers but anything I can do to help would be great....also if "ride in the heat more" is the answer I can do that too...It seems most of my riding buddies are getting better in it so that might be it...

Thanks to all for your input...