Dealing with the heat

[Fredwina]

another trick I'v e found is if you have a Camelbak, is to put in the Fridge(not the freezer) overnight. The actual "pack" is made from Foam, and it will keep the water cool for about 2-4 hour in my experience.

[Bike Goddess]

I don't have to ride in the heat a lot as we have great summer weather here in the SF Bay Area. However, on days when it is warm I take 2 large water bottles (one has diluted Cytomax in it & one is water), electrolyte tablets, sports beans, EXTRA cyctomax in a plastic bag, electrolyte liquid, AND table salt. (the salt works quickly in an emergency for cramping)

I have a small fanny pack I wear which has zippered pockets etc where I can stash stuff. Amazing what I'll get in my pack without making it too heavy. (OF course I always have some Lunabars on hand).

The extra cytomax will give you electrolytes as well as some energy food. I use up my first bottle of drink and then use the 2nd "water" bottle to fill the first and add more cytomax. This way I've always got a drink available. When I get to water, I top both bottles off.

Yes, as the others have said, don't try to be a speed demon! Let those guys go! Just make sure they wait for you to catch up!!!!!

Drink, drink, drink and then drink some more! If you start cramping its because you haven't had enough liquid (and) electrolytes.

Drink some water before you start as well and even the night before. This will help you start well hydrated.