Out West here, its hot but we do not have the humdity like you guys. So my riding has been limited to the trainer in the AM. I do this in the severe winter and when the weather is too hot to be outside, like anything over 100 degrees.
After riding the trainer all winter last year, when I did go for a ride, I was totally amazed at my riding. I was stronger and could push harder where I could not before. I hope I see the same thing again here too.
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07-29-2008, 11:14 AM #1
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07-31-2008, 02:42 PM #2
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It's too hot!
I've not ridden all week. It's not as hot as Las Vegas though. Temps were 113 F and dropped to 100 F by 9 p.m.
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07-31-2008, 05:56 PM #3
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I did 40 miles yesterday. The last 20 miles were brutal, with me coming close to overheating a few times on longer hills.
This weather is why I left Florida. Ugh
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07-31-2008, 06:17 PM #4
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Grey, your avatar cracks me up. I read your post with Oscar's voice in my head, lol.
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07-31-2008, 07:36 PM #5
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It was 97 degrees today with 100% humidity here along the Texas Gulf Coast.
This is a brutal time of year for outdoor bike riding.
I like the idea of putting a frozen bike bottle of water in the back pocket to help keep cool. Excellent idea! :0)I just keep telling myself..."I am the Tortise; slow and steady finishes the race." I am the Tortise, coo coo ca choo.
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07-31-2008, 07:39 PM #6
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I get to race in Nashville on Saturday- 45 miles starting at 11:35. My arch nemesis will be there...
She is the Lance to my Jan.
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08-01-2008, 05:30 AM #7
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On Saturday the heat index will be 102 F by noon and 106 F by 3 p.m.
Originally Posted by Andrea
I'll be thinking of you as I relax in the comforts of air conditioning.
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07-31-2008, 09:10 PM #8
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HA! now THAT's funny!!!!!!!!!!! Originally Posted by sundial
Grey, your avatar cracks me up. I read your post with Oscar's voice in my head, lol.laurie
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