Back on the saddle....

[CorsairMac]

Oh Julbee - welcome to the board. Your message brought tears to my eyes and reminded me yet again why I keep coming back here - heck I pretty much live here! As for the keeping cool front, do you have an REI or something like near you? They make a type of neck wrap that you can put in the freezer and then tie around your neck like a kerchief (did that word just date me?) and it helps to keep you cool during the heat of the day. Maybe our AZ ladies know where you can get them online. You can also try freezing or refrigerating your water bottles so the water stays cooler during your ride. I find cold water hard to take in when I'm riding long distance in the heat but let me tell ya.....when I stop cold water is the FIRST thing I want! I'm so excited about your adventures on the bike to date....and who cares if you're riding a hybrid or a beachcomber.....you're riding. That is what matters more than anything else!!

and along with Spazz: if you get a chance, check us out on the getting to know you thread under the open forum.....tell us some more about you!

[administrator]

Did a google search on "cooling headbands" and came up with the following products which might be of interest (I have no personal experience with any of these...)

Miracool Evaporative Cooling Headbands (and other "cool" stuff)
http://heatreliefdepot.com/catalog/d...b46b1c403d5007

Cool Ties (kerchiefs)
http://www.cooltiesareus.com/

[roughingit]

The cooling headbands and kerchiefs work great! We use them for hot-weather training in the Army. Wet bandannas make a good cheap sub as well.

[CorsairMac]

Admin: You ROCKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!! I know we keep saying that but ya know what?...you guys don't say much but when you do - it is Exactly what we need right then and right there!!!

Thanks again!!!

[julbee]

I am grateful for your responses!

Thanks for the links from "Admin." My trainer and I have looked at those options and are going to try them out!

I will try to get a different introductory post, as suggested, in today.

Thanks for the informatioin and for the encouragement!
It's deeply appreciated!

With gratitude,

[CorsairMac]

let us know how they work for you! .....heckie dern - we may ALL be buying them soon!

[profàvélo]

I've already shared this with julbee, but just in case someone else is interested...

Here is a page of the National MS Society site:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/IMS...mersComing.asp
It has links to lots of cooling products that may be useful whether or not you have MS.
Stay cool this summer!