Overheating sensation - Ever had it happen to you?
 

Rode tonight in about 45 degrees tonight with a thin stretchy skull cap on under my helmet. After about 2 miles (3 minutes ;) ) I had to stop & remove the cap under my helmet IMMEDIATLY, almost like a severe overheat sensation/panic attack. Had to remove it NOW. Rode about 5 miles & the wind was stiff enough that I was chilling, so I stopped & put it back on to finish the ride uneventfully.
?
Just curious if this is part of the "+" part of 50?!?

Menopause/male menopause. Good luck with that.:lol:
45F shouldn't be warm enough to overheat like that. Were you overdressed, otherwise?

I have had that sensation while climbing a mountain in 85 degree air, but not at 45 and not that quickly.

It's very common in 50+ women. ;)

Not trying to play analyst, but that likely triggered something from the past. Getting that reaction from a skull cap and 45 degrees isn't right. If it doesn't happen again, forget it.

I get it many nights when I get home. Even well below freezing, I work up a sweat cycling home. Then the building is pretty warm, and carrying the bike up three flights, well, by the time I get into my apartment, it's a tough call between blowing my nose and disrobing. Usually, I have the top undressed before I get my shoes off.

Just a wild guess, but maybe you might start off slower instead of forcing your body to ramp up to speed so quickly.

Don't think so, under armor kinda layer & top shell + tights.
Very strange.
Thanks for ideas, ya'll...

When I began hiking and backpacking, I learned at winter travel workshops put on by the Appalachian Mountain Club about regulating temperature. A large amount of blood flows to the head. Interior body temperature can be regulated to a noticeable extent by wearing or removing a hat. Or, you may be getting in touch with the fem side.

According to my calculations you were riding 40 mph. No wonder you got hot. ;)

Interesting. Did some quick checking and it seems men can experience hot flashes just like women, only it's called andropause. http://www.ehow.com/about_5033650_ca...ashes-men.html


The article also points out that there are also much more serious causes, some of which would make seeing a doctor a very smart thing to do.

Yup, smilies were "ON"!
:thumb:
Have to drive a stake to see if I am making any progress early in a ride...

Thanks NOS, good stuff. Will follow up if I see any more occurrences...

It did sound just like a hot flash -- even in cool temperatures, it feels like an internal bonfire suddenly lights and you want to IMMEDIATELY remove the hat/coat/blanket/whatever NOW.

Have you ridden this same distance, at the same speed, with same clothing, without event? If so, I'd see a doctor to be sure my heart was fine. Sudden sweating can be a symptom of a heart attack.

You might want to check that with a medical doctor, to make sure everything is in working order.