Quote Originally Posted by Dragonfly5 View Post
I'm sooo jealous. We are a couple of months from a bare arm ride. Hell, it feels like it's going to be months before I can ride at all. So Marni, when it does get really hot do you still ride? Just go out early/late in the day? I'm asking, because we eventually want to move south to NC or VA and wondering how cyclists handle the hot humid weather.
Starting early is important on hot days. I'm finding that summer cycling clothing has improved a lot in recent years -- lots of feather weight, breathable jerseys (short sleeved or sleeveless) and tank tops are available, plus items like sun sleeves and DeSoto's Cool Wings shrug. Make sure you drink enough and have something to replace electrolytes from sweating (especially salt). Stick to shady routes if you can, and try to plan rest stops at air-conditioned places like convenience stores. During really bad heat waves, stick to short rides early in the morning or late afternoon/early evening, or take a day off.

It's much easier to dress for rides on hot days -- no worries about how many layers you'll need or whether you'll be over- or under-dressed. You do need to be weather-aware, and avoid being outdoors when thunderstorms are rolling through.