Dealing with the heat

[Catrin]

Yesterday I got SO hot on my ride, but I didn't want to cut it short. I had been kicking myself for forgetting to put Cytomax in my water bottle - but then I realized that meant I could pour the water on my head - and did so. It was wonderfully refreshing!

Today I planned for it - I did put Cytomax in my water bottle, but put a small bottle of frozen water in my jersey pocket - it took longer to overheat today even though it was warmer, but the feel of that ice water on my head was wonderful! Actually it was too cold so I couldn't pour the entire bottle but I did use half of it this way. I was much cooler for the remaining 30 minutes of my ride. I've read of others doing this here, but had no idea it would make such a difference!

I am sold on having my Camelbak and two other bottles now - which will be easier when I get my LHT back because it has more room for bottles I am thinking, however, that I need a larger Camelbak for longer rides - that 50 ounces seems to last me only a little over 2 hours - which would be about right from what I have read.