Originally Posted by LittleBigMan

Starla,

I commute about 15 miles each way in Atlanta. Very hot in summer. Some tips to avoid overheating (heat exhaustion is bad, but heat stroke can kill you, it will cook your brain like an extreme fever.)

--Do your faster riding in the morning before the sun comes up.
--In the afternoon, ride home slowly, don't worry about what people think. You might enjoy the ride more than you think.
--Carry icewater. Keep it in an insulated place where it won't melt. Drink it before you get hot. Don't get the idea to ride fast when the icewater makes you feel better.
--Never risk heat stroke. Google it. Avoid the symptoms at all costs.
--Drinking lots of water does not mean you'll avoid heat stroke. Keeping your body temperature down is all that will help.