Sunny and really hot Southern California
The temperature in Southern California has soared over 90 degrees. Needless to say, it kind of sucks to be commuting in this heat. Here are a few articles on how to deal with it:
Dealing with the heat by Ghost Rider
Arriving Sweat Free by Ghost Rider
Why I do it by The Veloteer
How to avoid being smelly when you get to your destination by RL
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I know a thing or two about riding a bike in the heat…it can be quite unpleasant, but I’d rather do it any day than be trapped in a rolling metal box!
Missouri gets dang hot in the height of summer too (highs in the upper 90s are common). What makes it worse is the high humidity. I’ve learned that on the super hot days it pays to just slow it way down, ride well under your limits, and carry extra water.
Funny thing about riding in the heat (and cold) is it makes you more tolerant outdoor temps. Folks that spend all their time in climate controlled spaces just can’t hack it as well.
+1 on what Iron Man said about building heat/cold tolerance on a bike.
We hit 96 degrees over the weekend, and while it wasn’t fun, we weren’t melting like some folks. I’m listening to some of my coworkers this morning, and a number of them elected to stay indoors with the AC running all weekend. We rode both days, and then I rode in this morning.
New Orleans if flippin hot!!! All you can do is drink water and surrender to the heat. It’s never too hot to ride, just too hot to smell nice!