Dealing with the heat

[Catrin]

Yesterday I got SO hot on my ride, but I didn't want to cut it short. I had been kicking myself for forgetting to put Cytomax in my water bottle - but then I realized that meant I could pour the water on my head - and did so. It was wonderfully refreshing!

Today I planned for it - I did put Cytomax in my water bottle, but put a small bottle of frozen water in my jersey pocket - it took longer to overheat today even though it was warmer, but the feel of that ice water on my head was wonderful! Actually it was too cold so I couldn't pour the entire bottle but I did use half of it this way. I was much cooler for the remaining 30 minutes of my ride. I've read of others doing this here, but had no idea it would make such a difference!

I am sold on having my Camelbak and two other bottles now - which will be easier when I get my LHT back because it has more room for bottles I am thinking, however, that I need a larger Camelbak for longer rides - that 50 ounces seems to last me only a little over 2 hours - which would be about right from what I have read.

[Miranda]

Here's old thread of mine about carrying water...

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ighlight=water

REI has these things on sale...

http://www.rei.com/product/795871

http://www.rei.com/product/799552

I also own this (comes also in seat post clamp if not carbon post)...

http://www.rei.com/product/768770

The way I can carry two full size water bottle on my smaller frame 49cm road bike is with side loader cages... awesome...

http://www.arundelbike.com/Sideloader.html

I can't stand to drink anything flavored, so Cliff Shot Blocks work great for me... like gummi bears, yummy way to get lytes... margarita flavor has x 3 sodium...

http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_shot_bloks/

Last... if you try to plan your route with a gas station for stops to buy some more water that helps too.

My asthma action plan w/my doc is use albuterol inhailer 15mins prior... plus bunch other stuff... and I'm with IndySteele... nights are the hottest imo.... midwest girl here too, btw... ugh on our humidity!

[Catrin]

Here's old thread of mine about carrying water...

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Thanks for all of the information! My bike doesn't have room for anything on the seat post (would have to lose my seat bag)...really my only options are the Camelbak, a bottle in the cage, and a smaller one in my jersey pocket if needed. This works for me though

My OTHER bike, soon to come out of the shop, has three water cages - though I will likely still use the 'Bac as it works for me....