OK, so the weather is hot; but I want to ride! Here’s how I do it.

In addition to riding early in the day, I keep in mind that hydration is very important. It’s important even when the weather is cold; and once the heat sets in, it matters much more. I use a large Camel-Bak; and I also need electrolyte drink, such as Propel. I’ve noticed that, at some point during any long ride, water alone simply won’t suffice. Especially when it’s hot, and I don’t have a shady path to ride.

Sometimes you can’t avoid riding in the heat. Before I retired, I sometimes rode home in heat indices of 100+ degrees; and just look at last year’s RAGBRAI.  Many a rider stated that the temperatures were “brutal”. So, how do you keep yourself (a little bit!) cooler?

Today I tried out the cooling towel I got a month or two ago. It does help, which is a relief. Mostly it’s the back of my neck that benefits. However, if the nape is cool, you feel a little cooler all over; instead of like you’re melting. 🫠 Or, in our style of humidity, like you’re dissolving!