Heat Wave
#3
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From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Current conditions at
Sacramento, Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)
Lat: 38.50694°NLon: 121.495°WElev: 20ft.
Fair
104°F
40°C
Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index 99°F (37°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 pm PDT
But as we like to say, it's a dry heat. It's pretty typical July weather for Sacramento. If you keep moving and keep drinking, it's really not that bad.
Sacramento, Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)
Lat: 38.50694°NLon: 121.495°WElev: 20ft.
Fair
104°F
40°C
Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index 99°F (37°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 pm PDT
But as we like to say, it's a dry heat. It's pretty typical July weather for Sacramento. If you keep moving and keep drinking, it's really not that bad.
#4
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From: Kent Wa.
Bikes: 2005 Gazelle Golfo, 1935 Raleigh Sport, 1970 Robin Hood sport, 1974 Schwinn Continental, 1984 Ross MTB/porteur, 2013 Flying Piegon path racer, 2014 Gazelle Toer Populair T8
We've been going through hot, and nice spells, riding a motorcycle offers no relief from the heat so I still ride my bike.
#5
curmudgineer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Chicago SW burbs
Bikes: 2 many 2 fit here
Just typical summer weather here, upper 80s and humid. I find 90 degree temps in Colorado, for instance, much more comfortable than 80 degree temps in the Great Lakes area, due to the difference in humidity.
#6
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It was 94F this past weekend, I did a 133 mile ride with 9000 feet of climbing. Mostly did 30-50 mile rides this week with temps in the mid 90's although I wimped out and rode the trainer today (intervals) because I could not bear doing hill repeats in this temperatures and the unhealthful air alerts.
#7
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Bikes: 2015 Cannondale Quick CX 4, 2014 Fuji Sportif 1.3C Disc, 2012 Fuji SST 2.0 Ultegra Di2
Scottsdale, Arizona here.
Commuting to class at 9am has put me in high 80s - mid 90s territory. By noon on the commute back it's usually 110+. This has been for the past month or so.
The afternoon ride can get to you, but I'm usually equipped with enough hydration to get through.
Commuting to class at 9am has put me in high 80s - mid 90s territory. By noon on the commute back it's usually 110+. This has been for the past month or so.
The afternoon ride can get to you, but I'm usually equipped with enough hydration to get through.
#8
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And the low humidity makes summertime a breeze here.
#10
Typical summer weather locally. Warm and muggy some days, other days pretty nice (low 80's).
High humidity has made it uncomfortable here and there but no really really hot days this year so far. Nothing that would keep me from riding, but I've never left the bike home because of hot weather.
High humidity has made it uncomfortable here and there but no really really hot days this year so far. Nothing that would keep me from riding, but I've never left the bike home because of hot weather.
#11
It was hot and humid today as usual, but I'm acclimated, so it doesn't make much difference. I just make sure to stay well hydrated before and during the ride. Thunderstorms are the only concern this time of year, and it sometimes takes a bit of good timing and luck to avoid them. Also backing off the pace a couple mph helps.
#13
In Phoenix, my morning commute is mid 80s F. So far my commute home around 4ish PM hasn't hit 110 F locally. Mostly 103-108 F.
I realize the airport has hit 110 F a time or two. But this is a fairly mild summer here seems to me.
I realize the airport has hit 110 F a time or two. But this is a fairly mild summer here seems to me.
#15
Heat index, with our high relative humidity, has been over 100f for a couple weeks, and doesn't show any sign of letting up next week, save for the thunderstorms that roll through. It's actually not that bad until I get off the bike; even in high humidity the relative breeze is enough to keep me reasonably cool. My tri singlet is helping get a nice tan, as well.
#17
Seacoast MA/NH/ME. Yesterday was 90degF with high humidity. I added 2 mi to my return trip commute for total commuting mileage of 30mi.
Felt great. I stopped for an iced coffee on the return trip, which really hit the spot, sat outside in the weather rather than inside in the air conditioning.
Otherwise, whenever I'm tempted to curse the heat/humidity, I flash back to this past Winter and tell myself to STFU and enjoy the heat.
Felt great. I stopped for an iced coffee on the return trip, which really hit the spot, sat outside in the weather rather than inside in the air conditioning.
Otherwise, whenever I'm tempted to curse the heat/humidity, I flash back to this past Winter and tell myself to STFU and enjoy the heat.
#18
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From: Mooresville, NC (Charlotte suburb)
Bikes: Cannondale Synapse, Trek 5000 TCT, Giant OCR
This week has been in the low 90s, with afternoon clouds and/or rain showers knocking it down to upper 80s. Not too bad, especially once the constant 15mph breeze kicks in on my ride. A high dew point (70F) makes it pretty rough, but I just ride on.
It was worse earlier this month and in late June with 96+ temps in the afternoon.
And to answer the question, temps are not preventing any rides, but a thunderstorm may do so.
It was worse earlier this month and in late June with 96+ temps in the afternoon.
And to answer the question, temps are not preventing any rides, but a thunderstorm may do so.
#20
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Folsom CA
Bikes: Stormchaser, Paramount, Tilt, Samba tandem
Current conditions at
Sacramento, Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)
Lat: 38.50694°NLon: 121.495°WElev: 20ft.
Fair
104°F
40°C
Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index 99°F (37°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 pm PDT
But as we like to say, it's a dry heat. It's pretty typical July weather for Sacramento. If you keep moving and keep drinking, it's really not that bad.
Sacramento, Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)
Lat: 38.50694°NLon: 121.495°WElev: 20ft.
Fair
104°F
40°C
Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index 99°F (37°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 pm PDT
But as we like to say, it's a dry heat. It's pretty typical July weather for Sacramento. If you keep moving and keep drinking, it's really not that bad.
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#22
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From: Raleigh, NC
Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia
We had one of the hottest Junes on record. July has been a little cooler but more humid, making it just as bad or worse. The temperature right now is 93 F but the heat index is 103 and it will probably go up some more. The temperature and humidity today are typical for July around here. For that reason, summer is my least-favorite season. You can't do anything outdoors without getting drenched in sweat after a few minutes.
#23
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From: Columbia, SC
Bikes: 2014 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Rival; 2014 Cannondale Trail 7 29; 1972 Schwinn Suburban, 1996 Proflex 756, 1987(?) Peugeot, Dahon Speed P8; 1979 Raleigh Competition GS; 1995 Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1978 Raleigh Sports, Schwinn Prologue
Triple digits here. Was going to ride until I saw that. The last few times I mucked about when it was that hot I did not have an enjoyable time. Tomorrow we have a predicted high of 93 and morning showers. Perfect day for a commute!
#25
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From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: Many bikes in three states and two countries, mainly riding Moots Vamoots, Lynskey R265 disc and a Spot Denver Zephyr nowadays
96 today in Seattle, but of course I'm still riding. 150 miles last week and just passed 100 miles today.
I'm temporarily car free while the body shop fixes the damage some idiot who broadsided me caused, so I don't have that much choice in the matter
I'm temporarily car free while the body shop fixes the damage some idiot who broadsided me caused, so I don't have that much choice in the matter




