Quote Originally Posted by HELLY
Hello all! As you can see, I'm new to the forum. This site was recommended to me by my co-worker, who is responsible for getting me to commute to work via bike. I find the topis and posts here to be totally informative and the vibes uber cool. That being said, I'll jump into my question.

Any tips for riding in 100+ degrees of dry Northern California heat??? Obviously, being incredibly hydrated is a no-brainer...any other hot tips?

Thanks to these discussion forums for being so helpful to newbie riders like me
Hi Helly and welcome to TE. Where in NorCal are you??
I agree with the others try to ride as early as possible especially if you are heading out for a long ride.
Giving your body a chance to adapt to the heat is a good idea.
Make sure you have plenty of fluids for riding or know where you can top up if you need to.
Freeze your ride drinks overnight if you like icy drinks . According to The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling cool fluids empty from your stomach much faster than warm fluids. They also taste better which helps you drink more.
Listen to your body and ride accordingly.