Yikes!

[hibiscus09]

I don't know, but I'm in South Carolina & it's plenty hot here.

[MightyMitre]

Does this sound weird, but I actually like sweating. ( when I'm on the bike obviously, not in the office, on the train, shopping... )

It's a gauge that I'm actually putting some effort in and I also love the way it makes my skin feel after. My face feels really soft and clear.

I also find it quite liberating to work up a good old sweat, as the female social stereo type still seems to show an image of women who look and probably smell perfect at all times, gorgeous hair, beautiful makeup and nails. There's some serious pressure out there.

I've also spoken to loads of girls in their early 20's who never do any exercise, mainly because they say they don't like getting sweaty. I think this is a real shame as they're missing out. There are such things as showers and it does you good to (literally) let your hair down form time to time and just relax.

[Grasshopper]

LOL! Don't worry - those girls in their early 20's will hit their early 30's and their butt will spread and so will everything else - then they'll discover the joys of exercising!

I have a cousin that's like that - only she takes it a step further and says she's allergic to her own sweat because it makes her want to puke to smell it. I'm just waiting for the spread - any day now.

[pedalfaster]

Originally posted by Veronica
Can you really climb as fast or faster on your tandem than your single? That's cool! What kind of training do you do to be able to do that?

Veronica

I'll post under "Tips-n-Tricks" so we don't steal Hibiscus' thread....

[hibiscus09]

I would definitely prefer to sweat.

Grasshopper, mine started spreading at about 33 years old & off I went to the gym. Been there fighting gravity ever since. LOL

[hibiscus09]

LOL -- ya'll have to wait until next week to get a report on how I like the group riding. I had to go to the doctor yesterday because I was feeling pretty nauseated & had sharp pains in my ear. Anyway -- ear infection. I'm now taking two types of ear drops, a Z Pack of antibiotics & a decongestant. It sucks. I did get a new car today, so that made me feel better. Amazing how materialism brought me out of the depths of illness (well, plus the antibiotics). I'm starting to feel a little better. However, the heat index hit 109 degrees today, so I probably shouldn't push my luck out in the heat tomorrow.

[Grasshopper]

there's not much a new car and z-pack together can't cure!! Congrats - what kind of car did you get.

Hope you're feeling better soon!!

[hibiscus09]

It's a silver Nissan 350Z convertible -- it's beautiful!!

[Dogmama]

Of course, you have a matching bike rack...

[hibiscus09]

LOL -- I started talking about that & my hubby (car dealer) said he was bringing home a used Mitsubishi Montero so I could tote my bike around. Now my bike has a car! LOL I was just going to put a rack on the Z.

[Grasshopper]

WOW - nice car!! Looks like it's going to be a perfect "top down" weekend too!!

[hibiscus09]

Thanks Grasshopper!

I know, I'm looking forward to the weekend -- we've had quite the heat wave this week. It took us all by surprise because we had a rarity occur this year -- a not so hot summer.

Anyway, I likes the car.

[adkoch]

One, This website was mentioned in another thread and one of the pages sounds like it would help:

http://www.roadbikerider.com/articles.htm

There is an article for How to Ride in a Group and How to Ride in a Paceline.


Secondly, I envy those who sweat and have skin that actually feels smooth! I am one of those very salty/heavy sweaters, who has to watch their electrolytes! My skin has all of that granulated residue everywhere - including the corners of my eyes, which is very irritating!!!

~Angie

[hibiscus09]

Thanks Angie!