Long Ride - Felt Yucky

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yes indeed, heat issue. Yesterday I did a mere 22 mile ride, but at 80-85F with some hills, lots of sun, and no breeze. I drank plenty of water with electrolytes, and started out with oatmeal and fruit too. but after the ride at home I felt kind of weak and vaguely nauseous. I know it was the heat that did it. I actually had to recuperate and take it easy today- I still feel a bit off from it! I'm 56 now and I think as I get older the heat during bike rides may effect me more often.

[sundial]

Bleecker, I believe it does take longer to get acclimated to the weather as we get older.

Several years ago I used to ride in 100 F weather with high humidity. Last year I couldn't stand to feel the sun on my head, even briefly. I cycle with a cap under my helmet to wick the perspiration and to keep my head cooler.
But even then there are days I can't even stand the thought of cycling in hot weather. (No Hotter-N-Hell for me! )

Today would have been perfect day for a ride but I got home late this afternoon and knowing that it would be my first "hot" ride, I decided against it. I knew my recovery would take awhile and I wanted to be able to sleep tonight.

[ekcjwc]

Thank you for all of your responses! I am wonderning if maybe I had some heat some dehydration issues. I probably did not drink enough water the day before the ride. We started at about 9:15 and it was humid. One thing I did forget to mention was that it was very, very breezy. I will also definitely try the Nuun tablets in my water bottles and still have my Camelbak with water. I still learning what to hydrate and nurish for these rides. I also read somewhere that pretzels are a good cycling snack. Had not heard that before but I'm liking it!