Biking in the HEAT

[SouthernBelle]

One slightly strange thing I do is to tie a couple of bandanas to my handlebars. They're good for swabbing off, tying around your head to keep sweat out of your eyes, wetting and tying around your head or neck to cool down.

Saturday I would have had to stop and cool down longer because of salty sweat running in my eyes. Just tied on a head wrap and continued on.

Plus if you get different colors they are very festive.

[li10up]

In the summer here in Texas we'll string a lot of 100+ days back-to-back. Only thing I can think to add is wrap up some ice cubes in a bandana and tie loosely around your neck with the ice on the back of your neck or upper back. The ice will melt and help keep you cool. Refill from your Camelbak if you carry one or a convenience store.