[ETC-Discussion] Riding in the heat

[David Stewart]

Personally, up to about 90degrees, lots of water and Hammer Endurolytes work
for me.  The endurolytes are just the electrolytes in Gatorade or whatever
in pill form.  I usually end up being a little slower than usual too.

Yesterday though was extreme.  I saw Weather.com had 101 on my route.  Our
simple weather station at home showed 107.  I rode home yesterday with a bit
of preperation.  I drank a lot at work.  Popped some Endurolytes before I
split.  Rode slow.  And, splashed a bit of water on my legs pretty often.  I
saw somebody do it in the TdF.  It sure has a nice cooling affect and unlike
spraying your head, you don't get any sweat in your eyes.


On 7/30/09, Jim Grippin <jim_grippin at msn.com> wrote:
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> So what is the best way to ride in the heat and survive ?
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> One of those mineral supplements added to the water bottles ?
>
> Raw oysters ?
>
> Ride with an umbrella ? ( I actually saw someone doing this the other day )
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