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Started by Mike Jacoubowsky
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:33
Beware the (finally!) warm temps
Author: Mike Jacoubowsky
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:33
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:33
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My son and I did 106 miles today, not much different from prior Sunday rides, except that today the ride dragged a bit in the middle, and I noticed when I got home the tell-tale signs of too much sun & heat and not enough water (hair soaked and scalp felt like ice). Basically didn't drink enough and not used to warmer temps (high of about 90, which isn't that hot after all). Point being, we've been riding in colder-than-normal weather for some time, and we're getting hit with "real" summer weather without any time to get used to it. Make sure when you're out there that you've done the sunscreen thing and drink lots of water, never letting your mouth get that dry feeling if you can possibly avoid it. And maybe you'll need to take it a little bit easier than expected, or just realize that if you feel like you got run over, you might still be in decent shape, just suffering from the elements a bit. This too shall pass. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
Re: Beware the (finally!) warm temps
Author: C.H. Luu
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:02
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:02
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Thanks for the advice Mike. Just returned from my evening ride (Portola Valley Loop) and suffered the same fate. Ran out of water at Pagemill/Foothill Expressway. Was glad to have a slight tail wind southbound on my way back. I'm just hard headed at times. I really hate riding with two water bottles. The bike just feels weird with it (probably all mental). Claude
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