breaking my own rule . . .

[jarrodski]

im thinking about riding today... despite it being over 90 degrees.... its just been to crap tastic of a summer to miss days knowing that we're past my half way point of the summer.

anyone else going to brave the suck?

i missed saturday sunday monday due to attending a wedding... and it looks like rainy afternoons the rest of this week (plus good boyfriend duties . . . lame)

 

[jarrodski]

i guess a question to put out there.....

what self imposed rules of the trail do you guys have, and what has this summers rain done to how you handle those rules?

another one of mine, although maybe more of a superstition, is that i need to have a beer after every ride. i noticed i crash really hard everytime i don;t have one in the cooler.

 

[Marc]

Well, I bit the bullet and did my long ride (road) on Sunday. It was miserable, and I'm pretty sure I had mild heat stroke by the end of it, but it was worth it for the training. Drink, drink, and drink some more, and don't forget to replenish the electrolytes.

I'm holding off till cooler weather to really get into the MTB this year, since the lower average speeds don't allow for that much cooling. The same reason I only run in late fall to early spring.

 

[drjeff]

I turned myself into a big 'ol sweaty pile after about 90 min in the saddle last night. Just made sure that I was REALLY pushing fluids into me all afternoon pre-ride and then went through about 3/4ths of a liter while on my ride. Had to make an extra pee stop or two with all of the fluids I had in me

Going for a repeat tonight

 

[jarrodski]

Well, I bit the bullet and did my long ride (road) on Sunday. It was miserable, and I'm pretty sure I had mild heat stroke by the end of it, but it was worth it for the training. Drink, drink, and drink some more, and don't forget to replenish the electrolytes.

I'm holding off till cooler weather to really get into the MTB this year, since the lower average speeds don't allow for that much cooling. The same reason I only run in late fall to early spring.

i too, have bailed on running for a bit... boo running...

 

[severine]

i too, have bailed on running for a bit... boo running...

That's why I joined the gym. Too hot to do it outside. Air conditioning helps even if the treadmill gets boring.

 

[wa-loaf]

I ran yesterday. Will probably go again today. Not far and most of it is in the shade so it's survivable.

 

[jarrodski]

That's why I joined the gym. Too hot to do it outside. Air conditioning helps even if the treadmill gets boring.

too hamster-ish for me... i tried it...good for you to stick to a routine.

a minor add situation prohibits sweating and being stuck inside.

 

[severine]

too hamster-ish for me... i tried it...good for you to stick to a routine.

a minor add situation prohibits sweating and being stuck inside.

Definitely feel like a hamster. When I was going at night, at least there was something good on TV to watch to distract me. In the morning it's either news or infomercials. Or "Married With Children" which isn't very inspiring. But if I don't go there, it won't get done at this time of year. Too hot outside.

 

[bvibert]

I try not to let the hot weather limit my outside activities, just like I don't let cold weather get to me in the winter. You just need to be prepared for the heat, plenty of fluids to keep you hydrated will go a long way. Of course not pushing too hard will help too. I might think twice about going out in the middle of the day when it's really hot out, opting for morning or evening if possible.

 

[Marc]

I try not to let the hot weather limit my outside activities, just like I don't let cold weather get to me in the winter. You just need to be prepared for the heat, plenty of fluids to keep you hydrated will go a long way. Of course not pushing too hard will help too. I might think twice about going out in the middle of the day when it's really hot out, opting for morning or evening if possible.

I can relate to the sentiment, but in my case, the hard fact is I'm just genetically prepared better for cold weather than warm, so I feel like I'm almost never limited by cold temperatures, but often am by the heat.

I'd like to not be limited in activity by the heat, but sometimes we don't have a choice. Once you reach your upper limit on the rate of water absorption by your digestive system, or the upper limite of the rate of evaporative cooling via sweat (greatly reduced by high relative humidity), and your core temperature continues to rise, there's not a thing more you can do. Which is what happened to me on Sunday.

And.. at least with cold weather, adding layers of insulation can retain heat. Once you're clothing is down to what's publicly allowed in the heat, there's no more measures to be taken in that regard.

 

[RootDKJ]

I'm not one for biking in this heat. I'll do a good 1000+ yard swim at the outdoor pool tonight.

 

[mlctvt]

My wife and I did 63 hilly miles on Saturday and 45 on Sunday. This was in Southern VT and northern MA.Temps were close to if not 90 degrees, not too bad. We did drink a lot though . We stopped every 20-25 miles and each of us refilled two 20oz water bottles each time. We must have drank 1-2 gallons each day. I don't mind the heat , I'd rather bike in this than any temps below 50 degrees.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

About to head out for my weekly Tuesday ride. It's damn hot....93 or so. I usually suck at outside stuff in this heat. ( Mike's math is fat + heat = discomfort) That being said, I have to agree that summer is almost over for me. The school year is right around the corner and I will be spending a ton of time (I should say a lot more time as I have been at school all summer) prepping and doing some private instruction. I also figure that most of the water will finally be cleared up from the trails outside UMaine. I'll post a trip report when I get back.

 

[Marc]

I don't mind the heat , I'd rather bike in this than any temps below 50 degrees.

That's just crazy talk right there.

Below 50, while cold, can be handled by layers, gloves, etc. And it hasn't ever made me physically ill like the heat has.

 

[WJenness]

That's just crazy talk right there.

Below 50, while cold, can be handled by layers, gloves, etc. And it hasn't ever made me physically ill like the heat has.

This.

While I've never had a diagnosed issue or anything... I am not built to handle the heat... I don't sweat as much as most.

The positive is that I don't stink like many do when they sweat... The negative is that I'm more uncomfortable than others usually, and I often pass out if I over work myself in the heat...

I can always add another layer when it's cold.

-w

 

[bvibert]

I can relate to the sentiment, but in my case, the hard fact is I'm just genetically prepared better for cold weather than warm, so I feel like I'm almost never limited by cold temperatures, but often am by the heat.

I'd like to not be limited in activity by the heat, but sometimes we don't have a choice. Once you reach your upper limit on the rate of water absorption by your digestive system, or the upper limite of the rate of evaporative cooling via sweat (greatly reduced by high relative humidity), and your core temperature continues to rise, there's not a thing more you can do. Which is what happened to me on Sunday.

And.. at least with cold weather, adding layers of insulation can retain heat. Once you're clothing is down to what's publicly allowed in the heat, there's no more measures to be taken in that regard.

Point taken, but you're a psycho, most people wouldn't exert themselves as much as you did on a normal day, let alone in 90+ heat...

 

[WoodCore]

The hot temps aren't keeping me off the bike however, after the scare I had on Sunday....I have definitely dialed down the distance/intensity on my rides and am paying much better attention to my hydration.

 

[marcski]

Early morning for rides when it gets this hot or nothing for me.

 

[JD]

I love it. Got cooked today. Went for the longest ride of the year. Embraced by summers lush, humid blanket. 6 months from now I will want nothing more then to lay on a rock mostly naked by a stream and bake. Today was my chance.