How To Ride Your Bike In Hot & Humid Weather | GCN's Pro Tips
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Simon is here with tips on how to ride in hot and humid weather so that you can continue your bike ride in pleasure.
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Ex-Professional cyclist Simon Richardson knows a thing or two about training in the rare hot weather we get in the UK from time to time. Here are his tips on how to cope when it gets hot and sticky.
Clothing - A lightweight jersey with a full length zip is your first desirable bit of clothing, then where possible have some shorts with minimal bib-straps. Paired up with one another this allows air to circulate even at lower speed when climbing for instance.
If the sun is shining it's certainly worth covering up with suncream too, look for a sports specific product if you can find it. As you don't want it running into your eyes etc.
If the sun is particularly brutal there are actually specific products to help out, such as arm/leg warmers which have UV protection and technology to stop you getting hot, clever hey.
If you do decide to wear a cap under your helmet in the sun, which is certainly going to make you hotter, it's worth thinking about cutting off the top of the cap, effectively turning it into a visor! Allowing the heat to escape from the top of your head.
Hydration is critical when riding in the heat. You may not notice how much you are sweating due to the cooling effect of the wind. You will need to take two water bottles with you, allowing for sufficient rehydration. If you are going to be out for a long time then it's adding an electrolyte product to the water to replenish vitamins and minerals you lose, and any longer put a carbohydrate mix in too. You can get electrolyte tablets in a tube that easily fit in a jersey pocket, so if you refill with water whilst out, you can simply add a tablet to the bottle.
Apparently you also use up more calories trying to stay cool than trying to stay warm. To prevent the dreaded "bonk" take some energy gels with you too.
Your route may need consideration too. Planning a route thats sheltered from the sun as much as possible is a dream, but not always possible. Avoiding long slow climbs where you can't escape the sun is advised, this is where you are really going to bake in the sun.
If you are travelling to a warmer climate it could be worth trying to acclimatise before you get there. Try indoor training (wth the heating on) for a week leading upto your travel , supplemented by lots of fluid will help get you in the right place.
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but its feel like -5 in adelaide in the morning now!
When it is hot, you can always use a bandana under your helmet, you have those very light bandana's, that doesn't make your head warmer, but it sucks up the sweat a bit better, so not everything gets in the pads in your helmet
the cap bit... I still wear a cap, even in summer.. because I absolutely need something to help me manage my sweat because I hate it when drops of it fall on the inside of my sunglasses. I live in an island where temperatures go from really hot and humid, to less hot but still very humid.. and it doesnt matter what you do, you'll never be able to air dry the sweat off while riding. It'll just keep pouring down your face and the rest of your body
Don't go topless at sacred places in Asia like Doi Suthep in ChiangMai, Thailand. It's disrespectful and not worth the comfort. try riding mid day out there in the summer and you end up all burned, no sunscreen will protect, a good cover is always the best option.
Dear gcn don t shave your head to get cool because you will get burnt on your head . Ask your self will I be hot for a while or do I like a headache fore a few days . I am a little bold so I wear a cap 😉👲🏻
I live in Taiwan for 17 years now. Summer temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius by 8 in the morning, 80% + humidity. Still in the 30's or high 20's in early evening. Sunblock and water, with enough electrolytes is the only way to go. On any ride further than 40km I always take a 3liter hydration pack.
I live in Spain (Andalucía to be more specific) we reach 40ºC everyday (I think this year max was 47) and the tactic is as it follows:
-Get to a town.
-Search for cold drinkable water and refill.
-Search for a fountain on the street.
-Soack yourself in water.
-Go to the next town and repeat.
Thanks for the tips. Here in Central Florida, we get some brutal days (90+ degrees and 90% humidity). I started wearing arm sleeves and they are amazing, not only for sun protection but when wet, they also help to cool your arms and the entire body. Keep up the great videos, gents.
Seconded from Houston, TX.
The sight of Si's pasty white body made my daughter cry.
Stephen Crane with joy?
OK, does it give her the good ol' T.O.M ?
LMAO!!!
Here are my top additional tips for hot weather cycling, based on my daily experiences cycling here in very hot and sunny Thailand:
1) Wear light coloured clothes. Don't wear black, that colour just sucks the sun and heat in and you really will suffer.
2) Cover up. Wear long sleeved shirts to protect your arms from the sun. Don't do a mario and go topless. It's offensive in most cultures and you will roast.
3) Wear extra large loose tops. That maximises air flow and cools you down.
4) Do wear a baseball cap or hat. That shades your head and face keeping you cooler. It will also stop your face and nose getting badly sun-burnt.
5) Cycle at the crack of dawn when the temperature is coolest and aim to finish by mid-day. If you must cycle for longer take a long mid day break to avoid peak heat.
6) Wear cut off finger gloves to protect your back of hand from sun burn.
7) Apply sun protection cream to skin most exposed to the sun: face, nose, neck, ears and top of knees (and back of hands if you don't wear gloves). Re- apply every few hours.
Thank you for this advice. I will give it a go. I started cycling today for the first time and was very hot. So will definitely try your tips 😁
Base layers keep you cooler. Contraindicatory, yes, but 16 years of riding in hot Florida are the perfect testing ground.
So if I wear full skins I'll be Gucci?
Christ alive, I go away for a few weeks and my first video back, at lunchtime no less, features Richardson's raspberry ripples...I thought we all agreed this couldn't be allowed to happen again...Think of the children.
What are you talking about? Why should he hide his body or nipples? Everyone has it and if it's not ok to you or any child then you should stop watching :)
#freethenipple
Dimitrije M. Milic is a clueless dork, but entertaining.
you're right! Christ is alive and i would love to congradulate yourself for spreading the truth.
I live in Texas and ride all year - during summer months it's always 100/40+ degrees. Hydration at these temps can't just happen during the ride. I've learned to always stay well hydrated, even days before a big event to avoid bonking or cramping.
Nothing better than watching a video on how to dress when it's warm, while it is freezing outside. Love the video and the channel, thank you for your amazing work!
For those of us who struggle with hair levels then whilst a cap might make you hotter, it's essential to prevent vent shaped sun tan on your head and yes, I learnt this the hard way
I have ridden on the island of Okinawa. Daytime temps in the summer hovered at around 38 C. My answer was to ride in the AM, sit the heat out during midday, preferably in a nice restaurant or beach resort, then ride back in the evening. Even so I was barely able to do 80K per day. Luckily they have drinks at the "Lawson" like Pocari Sweat and Aquarius water. Okinawa has a good system of bike paths and where they are absent, a decent shoulder on their roads. Riding from Motobu to Yomitan presents some nice scenery. In the south don't forget to check out the "Gangala" Cave Cafe. Ishigaki island is also very nice to ride on. Avoid the later summer when typhoons are present. Early summer has hot rain but that is actually better than the baking sun. Best bike to take? A Ritchey Logic breakaway.
I did a 100km ride yesterday & I coped by taking layers off. Drink alerts on my Garmin. Taking hydration tablets & getting free water refills from cafe/shops etc. Taking enough snacks & gels. Re applying sun cream. If I had to stop, making sure I was in the shade. And also drinking plenty before & after the actual exercise really helps also.
I used to dunk my jersey & shorts in a sink full of cold water before riding in particularly hot weather. And freeze solid my bottles & gels.
No good.only works a short while and wet Jersey bruises
What good do cold and wet jersey and shorts do though? Especially before the ride? Walked (or rode) home with wet clothes after swimming or just enjoying a cooldown and my clothes always were dry within minutes. So, I imagine your clothes always were dry before you even got to the point where you need that cooldown.
Great vlog - living in Perth WA we often have to deal with hot days - I'm absolutely no pro but manage an all day ride of 100 km most Sundays - I never expose my skin I keep covered up both arms and legs sun damage is not reversible. Another little tip I use is to freeze my water bottles with only 1/3 of capacity then top it up with cold water just on leaving stays cool for several hours. If you are lucky enough to ride the coastline there are plenty of beach showers and when it hits over 36 deg C jump regularly under them - doesn't do much for the hair but you feel great.
Electrolytes are very important on hot days. But having done the everesting challenge on the equator, I know it also bad to over do them. I do one bottle of water for every bottle of water + electrolytes. Must reiterate how important sun block is (And reapplying regularly) - Especially if you are riding with Mario / Simon.
Very good show. Living in a southern U.S. state heat is a way of live. 90+ weeks after week and 80-100% humidity is also common.
I live in Virginia, USA. Ride early, ride often. I am typically out shortly after sunrise and back home before most people are at work. I choose wooded routes when possible. When it is particularly hot, I dial back my effort a notch to prevent heat exhaustion.
Aug 2021 - The timing of this video is impeccable.
I have to say, I love Si's little merkin storage system he's got going on his chest. It's just beautiful.
Started wearing a cap under the helmet this summer. Protects the helmet foams from sweat damage, keeps the sweat out of my eyes, and keeps the probably stingy bugs out of my hair. And of course, peak up.
Yeah man, on point with this one. I ride in South, FL, always hot and sunny as crap! Long rides are always taxing!
Riding here in Arizona, USA where the temps hit 115 F (46 C) and in July and August we get monsoon moisture, the main key is timing! Morning rides make it all possible. Of course, I see the occasional loony rider out in the afternoon, but, well, nothing can help them. Wicking head cover under the helmet is good, too, for moisture management. By the way, loved the "Going Mario" bit - hilarious!
This tip is wonderful for me, I live in Malaysia and it's almost 32 degree celcius everyday
I'm in the Bay Area in California, so I usually don't have to cope with anything over 38 C. However, the central valley can often peak in the mid to upper 40's during the summer. I'm not an expert in dealing with very hot conditions, but I do have some experience (although I suppose things tend to be on the drier side). Here are a couple of my observations:
- At 38 C / 100 F, I typically consume an 800 mL water bottle every 8 km on flat ground. (Your mileage may vary - I would be interested to hear what other people are doing).
- At 47 C / 117 F, I typically consume an 800 mL water bottle every 5 km on flat ground. (Plus externally applied water).
- There are 1L water bottles available; they're noticeably bigger and work quite well for those very hot days.
- At some point, your body just can't keep up with pumping water from your intestines to the surface of your skin. In dry conditions, you'll end up with very little or no sweat accumulation. If / when this happens, it's probably a good idea to start supplementing with external water. This is where wearing arm covers and leg covers really becomes useful; they are much better at holding squirts of water than your skin.
- Headaches, nausea, and general weakness are classic signs of heat exhaustion, but I generally experience the headache before other issues. Actively dousing my head and shoulders with water every few minutes and removing my sweat bandanna can expand my operating envelope by several deg C.
- With steep climbs, it's entirely possible for the energy balance to simply not close; you may have to stop every mile or two and sit under a tree or sign while dowsing yourself with water to dump heat. Know your limits.
- Keep in mind that the temperature of the asphalt that you're riding on can be substantially higher than the ambient temperature reported by weather stations. I have had my Garmin read 47 C / 117 F from ground radiation even though it was sitting in my shadow while being cooled by air that nearby weather stations were measuring at only 42 C / 108 F. You are absorbing that same ground radiation.
Come cycling here in Florida in July. It really feeds the intensity.
This video came at the PERFECT time since I just got advice about how to survive in the coldest icy conditions from a group of Bedouin nomads.
My ride Thursday will be 102f with heat index of 108f. Good stuff!
How about some tips for commuting in the heat? I sweat instantly. Currently, I keep my clothes at work and change when I arrive. But what if you want to bike to a restaurant or somewhere else? How can you manage the heat and sweat and not arrive a soaking, absolute mess? Thanks guys, great content as always!
Just went today in 29C with 72% humidity. Southern Ontario ranges to -35C in the winter to +35C in the summer
I have 2 empirically derived equations for water consumption versus RealFeel temperature and humidity developed over the past 2 months during 2000 Km in temperatures ranging from 22 to 37 deg C in Thailand. The linear equation is ml/Hr = T*19.7+206. This has a correlation of 86%, that is it is fairly accurate (and getting more accurate each day that I ride and record water consumption against RealFeel temperature). To which I add a margin of 10%, 250 mL of coconut water immediately after my ride and 100 mL to pour on my cycling helmet liner during the ride which adds evaporative cooling. I find above 30 deg C the polynomial equation is more accurate: ml/Hr = 1.45*T^2-65*T+1440 to which I add a 5% margin etc.
If you plug in 15 C into the linear equation you need 500 mL per hour which is what GCN recommends for standard conditions in the UK. At 38 C in the polynomial equation you need 1000 mL/Hr. They both work well whether it is a one hour ride or a 5 hours ride. Which means you don't need to carry extra water and you don't run out of hydration.
Thanks for this video here in Germany it's a hefty 14°C
We've had 24-25 degrees in Norway the last two weeks (of course the warm weather came just as I finished my vacation), and it's almost too hot for me to ride...
panzerveps x.x I am glad I don't live where 25c is hot. My house is 25c inside cool days in the summer here are 34-35c with to many days to count above 38+. I am not a cold person so brutal winter's would not be for me
Damien I think cold is easier to handle than heat. If it's cold, you can always put more clothes on, but if it's hot there is a limit to how much you can take off...
panzerveps I disagree. I am from Australia. Hottest commute last summer was 44 C. In that temp you cover to prevent sun burn. High levels of fluid intake and ride below you peak to avoid over heating. Then just carry on. In cold weather, wet, snow, ice, poor visibility, numb feet and fingers then cleaning your bike after every ride. Forget it. Give me the heat any day over that.
Shaddo well, as you say you're from Australia. You are used to high temperatures. I'm from Norway, and used to dealing with -20 degrees Celsius.
In a hot dry climate, I find that full coverage with 'coolers' (arms, legs, and head) as well as a summer baselayer keeps me very cool. This works because evaporation is much faster when it's dry and wicking fabrics pull moisture from you very rapidly (from wet to dry). I've cycled in 42C weather without issue. I look like a white ninja, but I'm very cool (and totally uncool at the same time!). Of course I drink a lot of water, sometimes from a hydration pack or two or three 25 oz bottles.
I live in southern Arizona, USA, and we've seen temps of up to113°F (45°C) so far this summer. I've taken in excess of 40oz of Gatorade and water per hour and still finished my ride dehydrated or even cramped out. Sometimes the heat is just more than your body can keep up with. I can hear and feel sloshing in my gut when I hit a big bump, but I'm still thirsty and mildly dehydrated. Eating under those conditions is a lot harder, too.
"I can hear and feel sloshing in my gut when I hit a big bump, but I'm still thirsty and mildly dehydrated." - i had this too, but I think its just something wrong with my inners/body.
Living in Scotland I don't have to worry about this, but found this interesting, must be nice cycling in hot weather ..... Maybe I will go abroad one day and find out what hot weather is like
Wish I had this video yesterday I got over heated dizzy and shaky I was nearly sick too over worked and some nice lad helped me and stayed with me until was picked up even prepared to ride the test of the way with me but I couldn't now I know thanks GCN
I find wearing a mesh shirt under your regular jersey... Has the additional benefit of keeping you dry and providing an extra layer when descending after climbing a col
Want to talk about heat....I live in Phoenix Arizona and for most of the summer the low temperatures are mid 80's to low 90's. That is the temp at 5 am! The right clothing is important, as is getting used to riding in the heat. The arm sun guards just make you feel hotter in my experience. Drinking and taking in calories at regular intervals intervals is very helpful.
If you'd like to experience actual hot rain, come to Phoenix, AZ in July.
hillkillr lol they should come to Bakersfield. Nasty hot.
Or on the other hand come to the middle East and NEVER ex
Experience rain!
Come to Australia in December, it rains lava here
@@Yafama depends where in the middle east.
We here in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, Arizona cope with temps up to 116F (47C) in the hot season. Often, shade is not available except in rest areas. Of course, we try to ride early in the day.
Water is the single biggest thing to pay attention to in super hot weather. I bring 1 liter of water per hour of riding. I use the insulated bottles with ice to keep the water cold. My wife uses a hydration pack with ice water, as she must drink constantly. She suffered from heat exhaustion on a ride once, and that is no joke - and can happen to anyone. My wife can drink 1.5 liters of water per hour. When humidity is in the single digits, you can exhaust a huge amount of water through sweat and respiration and never realize it.
You called them "arm warmers", but we call them "arm coolers" and "leg coolers" here in the desert. They do make a difference when the sun is intense - both from a sunburn standpoint, but you will also feel cooler wearing them. Many here wear the large brims made for bike helmets to prevent sunburn and shade the head and neck. A lot of men here grow beards in summer time to protect from sunburn and skin cancer.
Personally, I will not wear tight fitting lycra jersey and bike shorts, as they are too hot. Aero drag can slow you down, but heat exhaustion can kill you. Every day in the hot season, we hear of hikers and bicyclists being rescued in the desert with heat exhaustion. Instead, I'll wear looser "Sahara style" nylon shirts with longer, loose, mountain bike shorts.
Hey Simon, you know if you need a t-shirt, ask Matt - he's got a lot of extras in his suitcase!
One of the really neat things about bald riders in the heat is seeing the patterns the air vents in their helmets burn into their scalp. Some of them look like the Garmin Argyle pattern. That's why quite of few of the follicle challenged locals use caps.
You came here for 4:29, thank me later.
I think, when cycling it can not get too hot! I love it. On the other hand, when it is below 20 degrees I start freezing ^^
Johannes went on a ride when it was 45c a few weeks ago and it was darn near to hot I regretted not riding in the morning that day
Great tips for riding in Hong Kong! Thanks guys @GCN! Hard to skip the climbing part here though!
I have found living here in Oklahoma where we have 100° days, that if I make sure I take a small drink every 3-4 miles, I don't end up in a deficit. I also alternate between water and electrolyte sports drink each time I drink too
Cycling in Virginia in the summer, 35(c), 80% humidity, that just a normal day here. As for riding with a cap, it's a must. As a bald guy if I don't wear one under my helmet, I get bad sunburn, if I but sunscreen on my dome, my eye get burnt out after 15 minutes because if the sweet. But here's the thing. When my cap get soaked, my head fees cooler since the air going thru the helmet pulls the moisture out and the heat with it and an added benefit, the sweet roils off the bill of my cap away from my face and my eyes don't get burned from the sunscreen I have on. And Si, cover up, there are small children here.
great advice, thanks for train to heat advice!
I still wear a cap to help soak up the large amounts of sweat the comes from my head. Here in the Southern US the summer temps average 37C with 80-85% humidity.
Easy solution: get up at 4am, wheels rolling before 5am. In Japan temps hit 37-38C after 12pm. Best to be done riding by lunchtime on those days.
Madness, I couldn't not wear a cap on all rides... Am a baldy and live in Malta so need the sun protection and it soaks up sweat
Same here, just shaved my head, the cooling is great, but the head is became red and the skin started to peel... a bandana or cap is a must for long ride! ;-)
I'm in Florida in August watching a vid from cold UK about heat survival. I just enjoy GCN. Here you need help to peel off your sweat soaked jersey, that Mario thing might be the answer.
Filming a video on hot weather in the U.K. Am I the only one who sees the irony ?
Buzzcat > Yes.
well, those of us not in the UK can always use it as tips for winter cycling
Erik van Roode so true australian summer's ride i would recommend going to a beach during the ride
I live in S. Florida. I see the irony...to the point where its laughable.
Speaking about heat and humidity in the UK is nothing more than theory.
Wouldn't like to imagine the gravel rash if you come off without a jersey! Living in rural Spain always have two bidons and plan routes knowing where water is available. Long distances between villages, non functioning water fountains and no bar or cafe open you need to be prepared. Always have electrolyte tabs/sachets in the back pocket.
Come for a ride in Singapore. Average temperature is 90+F everyday and humidity around 80%. Even at 5am its 80F+. A 80Km bike ride I get through 5 litres of water/fluid!!!
For those of us that sweat in the heat, a cap under the helmet is a must. Getting blinded by the sweat in your eyes is never fun, especially on a descent.
Just came across this video, while it’s a bit old, l thought l would comment. I live and ride in North East Thailand it’s hot and humid most of the time,. My longest rides are only up to 70ks, but l have to carry a bottle and a camel pack the type runners use, as on my route there is no where to top up my bottles.
i cycle in thailand and regularly do the Samoeng loop. The UV and heat is much stronger than the UK - they sell here water hydration bags that have a long rubber tube. Taking the top off is impossible because of burning. I so wish for conditions that were easier.
I live in Qld Australia, so very hot summers and humid. Hydration tip, have a good 500ml of water before you head off and before you go to bed on the night before. This way you set out already well hydrated and not going out already half empty so to speak.
Mark P i can relate to this as im from wa
Wet your head, back and wrists at every opportunity. I like that they didn't push the idea of a hot weather base layer because they only make you hotter
I agree cycling caps are warmer, but if you can ride without a cycling cap (or some kind of sweat band), it's not truly hot and humid! It was 35C (95F) here this week with 65+% relative humidity. It's impossible to ride with nothing on your head but a helmet...the sweat just pours off your forehead and into your eyes, burning them, and the constant sweat drips onto your sunglasses, so every several minutes you have to take them off and clean them.
Video on tips for indoor training please. I have suffered with migraines on a couple of occasions (after only an hour and 10 on the bike) as I haven't had the trainer long. Things like how much to be drinking, position of fans, eating and anything else you can think of. Thanks.
33.3333 celsius (centigrade) here, 72% humidity. UV index sometimes sky-rockets.
Added pieces of advice: check out your ride with OpenCycleMaps or any hiking/cycling-friendly version of OSM data. At a low enough zoom level, it includes drinking water fountains - not all of them, but it certainly helps to plan refilling in advance. You really don't want to miss the fountain at which you should have been stopping. Be careful not too drink too much while refilling - thirst should guide also here. When refilling, don't just fill the half-empty bottle, but refill both bottles entirely with fresh (i.e. more cold/more refreshing) water. (For that reason, I'm also not the biggest fan of adding mineral tabs at each refill, but if that's what you feel you need, I advise to use one bottle with only fresh water, and one bottle with mineralized water, and to refill that second bottle only when needed.) However, in really hot temperatures, you can use them to cool down your arms and legs as well - but do so only if you're wearing water-resistant sunscreen. Don't pour water over your head - it makes things worse once you dry up again.
Oh, and regarding the caps: x-bionics has a headband rather than a full cap for summer to catch sweat. Hair makes you hotter, maybe, but also helps to retain sweat. And some glasses (like Adidas' Evil Eye Pro) have a piece of foam on the upper part of the frame to prevent sweat from running into our eyes.
I ride in the summer with no gloves and bibless shorts. Good point about using electrolyte pills in the water bottle. I speak from too many painful rides, nothing worse than a bonk from dehydration or lack of fuel. It's weird, you'll be going along feeling ok and then WHAM, no energy or will to pedal. I have had rides with my car in sight and I felt like I was not going to make it.
How about 100F? That is typical here in Texas USA factor in humidity at over 50%
Shaving your head can also lead to sunburn through the vents in the helmet. I wear a little hair covering to protect my scalp because of my thinning hair.
Great tips anyone could use, though growing up in Singapore I've pretty much forget we have hot weather sometimes :D
It's impossible to forget, growing up in the Amazon.
Some caution with electrolyte drinks. You mostly lose free water while sweating, so alternating electrolyte bottles with water only bottles is probably safer than only using the electrolyte drinks.
try riding in Houston Texas...
I usually ride my bike at 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit (4-10 degrees Celsius) at when it gets lower or hotter, I use my roller
All this is good for hot "humid" weather. You do this in hot dry weather and it can kill you. You need clothes to cover as much as your body possible to keep moisture in. Hot dry and windy is the prescription for dehydration and that can kill you.
For us without hair yes it can be cooler, but I normally have a buff under my lid to prevent sweat running down my face and into eyes
GCN - please do another version of this video in an actual hot climate. Thanks!
Where I live we have 4 seasons, January, February, March and Summer. It's always freaking hot.
I like to a wear a hot weather specific base layer in the heat...I feel it helps...any thoughts on this? Before you answer from places where 33 deg is hot I live in Las Vegas and 40-42 deg is common! Any never go Cipo if u have any hair ANYWHERE on your body...just don't do it.
Simon's the new Mario Chip-o-weenie!
ha ha hot rain i think i laughed a little too much at this
How about a mesh base layer? I was told it's cooler with than without one, because of the better moisture management.
Looking good Si and nice tips, tho it seems that hot weather and summer in general skipped Finland. Maybe next summer these will be useful, hopefully.
Try living in Singapore. Its always hot and humid in Singapore.
Very nice tips indeed 😉
The Yazzywazzy - Yes, but you don't have any hills to go up.
Nick Name sweltering though. Especial on coastal road where there are no trees.
You are clearly not writing for a female audience. I will not be doing a Mario any time soon.
Damn.
LOL
Brett Deriso
Why are you verified
Patricia Grimaud do a Maria. Lol
That's my summer ruined.
Patricia Grimaud. Not just female, there is a huge cohort of us fellas that are happy to be seen in lycra, but expose our spindly torsos, never!
Should have made this video in Dubai during summer.. the guys do 4-5 hour rides at 4 in the morning starting at 36 degrees and going from there as the sun comes up.. 90% humidity.. pretty moist..
Can't agree about the 'no cap under the helmet' theory. I don't wear an actual cycling cap (with the brim and such), but a sweat cap is an absolute MUST for me. I used to sweat into my eyes constantly, and it was to the point where I didn't want to ride because of it. But I've been wearing sweat caps for a few years now and they are, in my opinion, one of the most important pieces of cycling kit I own. I wouldn't ride without one. Of course I also keep my head trimmed extremely close (almost bald), so I'm sure that helps out as well. Buuut, since I do keep my hair so short, wearing a cycling cap also means I don't have to bother with any sunscreen on my head, which in turn will run down into my eyes when I sweat, so there's another bonus.
I've ridden with sweat caps in tons of 100 degree + days in New Mexico, and in 99% humidity days here in New Hampshire and they are, quite simply, awesome.
Can I suggest Perth as a trial run love too see you here
Last tip was the best ;)
36C today at the end of our 90km ride in Atlanta, GA. They don't call it Hot "Lanta for nothing. Drank 3 bottles of fluid (one is "Hammer Perpeteum" carb drink) popped 2 salt/electrolyte pills and was still shattered this afternoon, much to the chagrin of wifey...
I knew why Peter Sagan hair is like this(reference to yesterdays gcn show) maybe he got a preview on this video
Be careful with the arm "coolers." I tried that this year in the high desert of Idaho (imagine, rolling terrain, hot, no trees and lots of wind) and the few times I have worn them I have overheated. HOW, you ask? Because they did not allow me to cool well. Yes, they keep the sun off, so I probably wasn't getting as hot as I normally do from the sun, but I have a hard time releasing heat with them on. So, if you are like me and produce a lot of heat when you exercise (which if you are human you do, we are endotherms) then I would just offer this caution with the arm sun shades. I have even tried a little experiment and I definitely do not get as hot/heat sick/dehydrated with just good ol' fashion sun screen and no arm shades on similarly hot or even hotter rides as I did with the arm sleeves. I think I'll use them for hiking now :).
One comment about losing the hat under the helmet. While a hat or bandana might make you hotter, they provide sun protection and keep sweat from dripping into eyes. For those of us follicularly challenged, something under the helmet is a must.
I've noticed I ride harder, faster, and for longer periods of time when it's really hot and humid. As long as I keep getting water I love getting a good sweat going
Sammy Cycling is good too.
Yeah bring that humid weather back from a couple of weeks ago! Looks pish for the next week or so...
Great video as always.
Would appreciate any advice for keeping the sweat from dripping into my eyes. I use a head sweats bandana but once it becomes saturated, it's a losing battle.
I am a big fan of the Halo headbands. They have a plastic or vinyl strip inside which diverts sweat away from my eyes. I wish I had them in the 80s and 90s when I was racing! On long rides at the peak summer conditions, I sometimes need to take it off and squeeze out the accumulated sweat, but it still works well.
Bell has started adding an extended brow pad on some of their helmets. It's called Sweat Guide. It actually extends forward on the underside of the helmet, towards the front of the shell. It helps to guide sweat far enough away that it doesn't drip in your eyes or on your glasses. On really hot and humid days, I still need the Halo headband, but the combination works very well together.
Giro has a similar system, but I haven't used it yet.
This vid needs a content warning...
Timo MY EYES!
Already given in the gcn show...
Timo this kind of people is why things are being more censored is like saying gyou are going into a swimming pool and you don't wanna see men's nips
Timo This video was nearly as awkward as the one when Si was adjusting a mic over Cippolini's pecs.
Ok Warning.Not recommended for blind children.
One problem for is that I am bald and therefore use a head cover with a gutter to keep sweat out of my eyes. My ride is at Hotter than Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls, Texas. USA. Since this is in August the normal high temperature is 100 degrees F plus.
ride in the morning after peak hour on weekdays......finish by lunch time....get off the alcohol too
Today was really hot 🥵 here ,
The whole wok can’t go out !
35°c + humidity…
Not safe to go out at very hot temperatures no matter how good you are …
But if you have to :/
Just keep it under one hr , 90 min max
Rehydrate well ,
Keep cool 😎 in shade and rest ,
No coffee ☕️,
Try to stay in cool shade road ,
always carry your phone and stay close to well seen road ( avoid remote area and deserts 🌵)
Sunscreen 🧴
Sun glasses 👓,
Hydrate ! Hydrate !
There are gel pads available for your helmet that don't suck up the sweat. I makes a huge difference.
Actually, you get better cooling with a shirt on, because it spreads sweat to areas we usually don't sweat as much. (also, you lose your water too quickly without shirt)
Hey I was wondering if you guys could look into airless tires if you haven't already? I saw a commercial for them in TH-cam and was wondering what you guys thought about them. #torqueback
Disappointed until seeing "Doing a Mario".
I just did a Mario. No choice if you have the temperature of 35'c and the humidity of 95%!!!!