From the article: Staying Cool in Hot Weather Riding
Even on the hottest days, you'll still see people out on their bikes. How do they manage to stay cool and keep the trip pleasant? Find out here and share your own tips for beating the heat on scorching hot days. Share Your Approach
Sprinklers and Spray Bottles
- Go through running sprinklers!!!My bike has a convenient cup holder so I carry a spray/fan in it. Cup holders are at Walmart also.
- —Guest Gymboree129
hot foot?
- Water on my head and down the back of my neck helps. What do you do for "hot foot" when it hits you on the road?
- —Guest johnoliverfrokmorton
Other Successful Cooling Off Routines
- 1. Wear a looser-fitting, light-colored, full-zip jersey made of a technical material (e.g.: www.elevengear.com/satv.html). 2. Periodically spray your wrists with water 3. If climbing, take your watch and gloves off 4. Drink gobs of water. If possible ride while holding both the handlebars and a water bottle in one hand, which will make it easy to take frequent sips.
- —Elevengear
Cold Water Cramps
- Don't overdo it guzzling down a stomachful of cold water, which can cause you to cramp up. A few quick squirts of cool water on a ride, and I count on my sweat and clothing to wick away the heat.
- —Guest Dan, Charleston, SC
Lawn sprinkler
- Never pass up an opportunity to ride through a lawn sprinkler on a hot day.
- —Guest Diana B.
wet scarf
- use wet scarf or just a dry scarf on your head. The function is to prevent head sweat from being dry and consequently, makes your head still damp.
- —Guest tri
Cooling Off
- If I'm really overheating I look for sprinklers that are running. What ever gets wet will dry fast so it's no big deal.
- —Guest Ed
Bob
- I like to carry a spray bottle, (Pint or less) and give a shot at intervals. Works good here in the Chihuahuan Desert of NM. I heard freezing plstc. botles is harmful? Any comments.
- —Guest Bob Lamb
water and salt
- Watch covering your head with water when you are riding, the salt from sweat will flow in your eyes and you will not be able to see.
- —Guest miller2000
