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.
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Just curious if this is part of the "+" part of 50?!?

Menopause/male menopause. Good luck with that.
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. https://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"!

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.