biking in the heat

[crazycanuck]

Thanks for that Yasmin..(What event btw are you referring to?)

I can't remember if you're a mtn bike chick or a roadie...Is there a 12 or 24hr in Adelaide??

I'm getting there with the hydration and ensuring i take my time when i ride...

What do you think about the people who did the crocodile trophy???


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[Yasmin]

[QUOTE=crazycanuck]Thanks for that Yasmin..(What event btw are you referring to?)

I can't remember if you're a mtn bike chick or a roadie...Is there a 12 or 24hr in Adelaide??

I'm getting there with the hydration and ensuring i take my time when i ride...

What do you think about the people who did the crocodile trophy???

Mental blank..what does btw stand for?
Also, I'm mostly road bike when I enter events (so I can keep up with my team), but I have a MTB & hybrid which I mostly use with another, social group I catch up with. They're more touring style. I'm not a "bike snob"... I reckon if you're out there on a bike, good on ya!
The events are Bicycle SA primarily eg Grand Slam `(1st 80km increasing to the 5th at 200km, Sea to Vines (120km), Be Active Tour (150km) etc. The others are non organised & self inflicted. We're doing the Audax Alpine Classic Jan 22nd, 2006 which is 200km centered around Bright in Victoria. That'll be a roadie too.
The only other tip is: SPF 30+ within an inch of your life. I've got good old Irish type skin...freckles...not designed for these conditions. This & hydrating well should see you through.
PS - I've not heard of the crocodile trophy, embarrassingly enough.

[biker chick]

I also hydrate before I ride. 2 hours before I ride, I drink about 16 oz. of water. Then 1 hour before, I drink 8 oz. of water. I also make sure I stay away from alcohol at least a day before riding. Then, I drink, drink, drink water during the ride. Sometimes, I add something with electrolytes on an especialyy long ride.

[JanT]

During our Phoenix summers, many mornings begin at 30 degrees C and quickly climb from there. We hydrate all day long. I pack a 100 oz. Camelbak as full as possible with ice and then add water. I carry another bottle of water as back-up plus a frozen bottle of gatorade. I know places all along my routes where I can refill if needed, although usually this is sufficient. Sometimes on longer rides I just plan to stop at a quick-mart of some kind to treat myself to an ice cold Red Bull; some places have the ice chest right there at the counter so it's a quick in and out.
Go slower, go shorter as necessary in the beginning of the summer, and then increase speed/distance as your body acclimates to the season. I HATED running in the summer because it was so hard to carry enough fluid and so hard to keep from overheating. Riding in the summer has never been a problem, because you can carry so much to drink and you create your own breeze.

Enjoy your summer!

Jan