Ain’t no shame brother! I’ve ridden in that heat here in Central California, but only on flats. Riding in that heat and doing that much elevation would have probably ended my cycling days. Your honesty in your videos makes you a legit cyclist and You Tuber. Keep up the great videos! 🚴🏻♂️❤️
This is why you ride very early in the morning. Those temps are common here in OZ well Perth anyway. All of us cyclists will be out early. to get home before the hot heat hits
That was a good call to make for sure. For young riders out there watching this, this is what experience can teach you. Making the right call to stay safe & healthy is never the wrong move. Thanks TM! Great vid as always bro.
I recognize the call. For me, I sum it up to calling in the cavaliery. Many times I just couldn't make the ride. Either I bonk or had a mechanical failure. Call her what she is. The cavaliery! Great post, my friend.
To be honest, cycling in that heat for that distance with the kind of intensity that you’re probably riding out it’s just simply dangerous. I’ve been hospitalised with dehydration before exercising in similar heats and it really creeps up on you. You can do all the prep in the world, but it still gets you. And be under no illusion dehydration is a medical emergency and ultimately you can do permanent damage to organs such as the kidneys this is what the doctor told me when I was hooked up to my drip. All that said, you’re much fitter than I am!
Considering all the endurance activities people do it amazes me nobody developed a simple pin prick test for hydration like diabetics have for blood sugars. However you can do a skin turgor test which you can do yourself and as you are riding in a very hot place could be useful.
You don't need to be shamed. In Japan, where I live, there is a saying: ''Withdraw with courage.'' And in Japan, the temperature is over 95℉. I can't stand it either.
Love the intensity of a hot, sunny day. I couldn't wait to go out in last year's heatwave in the UK when it reached high 30s, it was glorious. On my bucket list is to ride the Eastern Sierras down into Death Valley California in 40+ temps, it's so intense and beautiful. I've visited there and hiked but never cycled. There's an awesome SAFA brian vid where he descends for ages in that region. As long as you're sensible it is totally doable and special, moreso if you're used to the dreary, damp weather we get in the UK.
Had to make the same call(well my side buddy). 2018, way hotter than we expected that day. As I limped into The Junction Cafe parking lot after Mt. Hamilton a motorcyclist say's "Man, you don't look good". I didn't ask. I say " My buddy is behind me by a minute, if he doesn't call his wife and ask her to pick us up I'm gonna break his bike". As my buddy rolls up both the motorcyclist and I look up as he say's "I'm gonna call my wife to pick us up". Bless his wife. Only time I ever had to make the call in 15 years
Just got back from Gran Canaria, did the valley of tears it was showing 45° on the garmin, it fuckin hurt so bad. No phone signal for a call of shame just had to push on. Fair play to you, I could guarantee that call would of been made if I could of made it.
You did the sensible thing I did the Flanderian Challange Sept 24. Unseasonably high temps peaking in the 40s. Took me about a week to recover afterwards.
@@TheCyclingTattooist We ended up stopping at a house between the Paterberg and doing the next two bergs which were the Kortekeer then the Koppenberg. They saved the day, let us sit in their garden in the shade, gave us loads of water. Even offered a go on their slip slide, which their little boy really wanted us to do :)
Having ridden some big hilly 3000m+ rides in Spain in July/August when temps have maxed at 42 degrees, my routine is this, stop at every suitable opportunity and top up bottles with fresh water, tip the rest over ur head and soak ur jersey. This all helps keep u cooler and it works for me. Good luck on ur next effort 👌 Like ur vids also
Know how it feels man! I was in Portugal last week with a 35 degree heat and could only manage 11 miles on the bike one day I was there 😂just savage conditions.
Living in Shanghai, summer temps don't drop below 30 even at night so I can totally relate .. the first weeks of summer are brutal acclimatizing to the heat. Soaking your jersey in water helps act as AC for 30 mins and trying to plan routes to keep you in the shade, but the reality is it just hurts and takes lots of exposure to get used to it.
Crazy boy 😂I rode here when it was 37 degrees and it was almost dangerous ! Your body does strange things! Maybe a trip to the coast and ice cream next time 🍦? 🚴♀️😝 keep up the good work bud 👍
Cycling in Riyadh in summer means that I am on my bike by 4:30 am when it’s already 32C. Dealing with extreme heat is no joke, and we should always err on the side of caution. A shortened ride is always better than missing a whole week recovering from heatstroke.
its 35 at 9am in Texas and a kilometer feels like a mile. Ride to Barton Springs, cold water plunge and cruise home. Going out on a long ride in todays heat will result in a full body detox. Give it up for Team FAAST support crew, saving the day.
The heat is something your mind and body will eventually acclimatise to. Not something we have to worry about here in the uk. In that heat I’d be converting my bike into a pedalo. I too have made that sos call before…but because I was cold, wet and muddy 😂
Well done, awesome effort, but its going to take time for you to climatize to that heat....I love Portugal and would love to live there....once again great vid
That was me in 30 in the UK last week I think the issue is no build up it jumps 10deg in a week, I spent a bit of time under trees drinking. “Fancy face” made me laugh
☀️ That looked Brutal Central Thomas ! Maybe not a good idea to keep pace with the local cats, who have the conditions "embodied" in their DNA ! Solo ride, could've paced it a bit. That right arm black sleeve tattoo must "draw in" some inferno heat when you're riding "El Scorchio" territory :)
Rode the Tormalet last week & it was about 30°, after a break & descending into the valley it hiked up to about 35°. Made an early call to ride shotgun in our support wagon rather than cook myself & get heatstroke (been there; not nice). At least like me you got the climb done!
Call of not wanting to die in the oven => 100% normal, to ride easily by 40°C you must do some acclimatation, locals have that in the blood, normal to not keep up. 👌🥵
I feel for you man I’ve been there being lactose intolerant myself! Never a good feeling when your stomach is not cooperating, even more so in that heat cuz u don’t feel like drinking either! Also, question, I notice that when u ride with others they normally always seem to have MAAP clothing on, is that provided by you/maap or is it just a coincidence that they also wear that brand too?!
its been hotter this year in the states, i had to make adjustments like dumping water on myself and un zipping my jersey at times, funny enough i noticed the pro's are copying me. dylan johnson carried more water to dump on himself than he did to drink while racing in unbound.
We consistently ride in 105-110 F or 40C here in Florida USA . I'm guessing you aren't acclimated to the heat. In that heat you pay attention to the time in the saddle not the fast pace. Nothing wrong with cutting it short for you were never going to get anything positive out of it at that point anyway.
The body in this Sun reaches over 40C, so better be aware of this, also the real temperature in the sun would be around 60C. You were born in the UK, not Australia, or Portugal.
Mate, no shame in that. It’s called working smart. Riding in those conditions affects your body for days after. But why did you punch down 20 durries (cigarettes) while you were waiting for Rach at the cafe??!!😝😜 Keep well
Tom, moves to Portugal because he hates UK weather and then can’t handle the weather in Portugal 🇵🇹 😂😂😂😂😂 call of shame to top it off! Hang your head in shame boy 😂😂😂😂😂😂! All jokes aside you will get used to that weather soon enough mate at least you rode until you couldn’t anymore 🙌🏻👌🏻
Welcome to climate change, heat dome over Spain and Portugal and hottest days on Earth EVER recorded. in July. Media is failing how much trouble we are in. Cycling in those temperatures is tough if not mad, I was in Thailand this year and it was 42deg and I couldn't image doing a bike ride.
VERY foolish. Riding in those temps is reckless and deadly. Not recommended‼️⛔️ and don’t get me started on the two riders you were with who failed to identify the serious situation and left you. Ridiculous! Not friends. No ‘hats off’.
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Risking a fart when the stomach is bubbling takes some guts. lol
I like to live life on the edge… 🤣🤣🤣
Literally 😂😂💩
Especially is the chamois is a light colour!
Call of shame?! Call of sensibility! Take it easy. That is way too hot.
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Ain’t no shame brother!
I’ve ridden in that heat here in Central California, but only on flats. Riding in that heat and doing that much elevation would have probably ended my cycling days. Your honesty in your videos makes you a legit cyclist and You Tuber. Keep up the great videos! 🚴🏻♂️❤️
This is why you ride very early in the morning. Those temps are common here in OZ well Perth anyway. All of us cyclists will be out early. to get home before the hot heat hits
Being from Perth I can confirm this is the only strategy that works!
Yeah I get it… but we would have had to leave at 3/4am to beat the heat that day!
That was a good call to make for sure. For young riders out there watching this, this is what experience can teach you. Making the right call to stay safe & healthy is never the wrong move. Thanks TM! Great vid as always bro.
Yeah man you gotta know when it’s time to call it… sometimes you can push through, but sometimes it’s best to fight another day…
I recognize the call. For me, I sum it up to calling in the cavaliery. Many times I just couldn't make the ride. Either I bonk or had a mechanical failure. Call her what she is. The cavaliery! Great post, my friend.
To be honest, cycling in that heat for that distance with the kind of intensity that you’re probably riding out it’s just simply dangerous. I’ve been hospitalised with dehydration before exercising in similar heats and it really creeps up on you. You can do all the prep in the world, but it still gets you. And be under no illusion dehydration is a medical emergency and ultimately you can do permanent damage to organs such as the kidneys this is what the doctor told me when I was hooked up to my drip. All that said, you’re much fitter than I am!
Yeah I’m fully aware it’s dangerous… hence why I called it early! I also drank about 8 litres of water that day… 🥵
Considering all the endurance activities people do it amazes me nobody developed a simple pin prick test for hydration like diabetics have for blood sugars. However you can do a skin turgor test which you can do yourself and as you are riding in a very hot place could be useful.
You don't need to be shamed. In Japan, where I live, there is a saying: ''Withdraw with courage.'' And in Japan, the temperature is over 95℉. I can't stand it either.
Huge amount of respect. Your advice will undoubtedly raise awareness and may possibly help others avoid some nasty situations in future. 👍
Love the intensity of a hot, sunny day. I couldn't wait to go out in last year's heatwave in the UK when it reached high 30s, it was glorious. On my bucket list is to ride the Eastern Sierras down into Death Valley California in 40+ temps, it's so intense and beautiful. I've visited there and hiked but never cycled. There's an awesome SAFA brian vid where he descends for ages in that region. As long as you're sensible it is totally doable and special, moreso if you're used to the dreary, damp weather we get in the UK.
You’re mad! 🤪
Had to make the same call(well my side buddy). 2018, way hotter than we expected that day. As I limped into The Junction Cafe parking lot after Mt. Hamilton a motorcyclist say's "Man, you don't look good". I didn't ask. I say " My buddy is behind me by a minute, if he doesn't call his wife and ask her to pick us up I'm gonna break his bike". As my buddy rolls up both the motorcyclist and I look up as he say's "I'm gonna call my wife to pick us up". Bless his wife. Only time I ever had to make the call in 15 years
advantages of cycling alone like I do, stop as often as I want, call it an interval
Just got back from Gran Canaria, did the valley of tears it was showing 45° on the garmin, it fuckin hurt so bad.
No phone signal for a call of shame just had to push on.
Fair play to you, I could guarantee that call would of been made if I could of made it.
safe call, good on you
Very, very smart choice.
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You did the sensible thing I did the Flanderian Challange Sept 24. Unseasonably high temps peaking in the 40s. Took me about a week to recover afterwards.
Oh damn… that must have been brutal!
@@TheCyclingTattooist We ended up stopping at a house between the Paterberg and doing the next two bergs which were the Kortekeer then the Koppenberg. They saved the day, let us sit in their garden in the shade, gave us loads of water. Even offered a go on their slip slide, which their little boy really wanted us to do :)
"Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun" lol
You can say that again! 🤣🙈
Just catching up been on holiday thanks for being real 🚴♂️
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Good call Tom - better safe and ready to go again another day
Not the call of shame when it's nearly 40°!! That's called a great shout!! A few cold beers while you wait is usually a must too!!
Was definitely the right call… 🙌
Of the first 20 Strava segments, you got a PR on 17… so you clearly were pushing it from the start!!😮
Trying to keep up with these animals! 🤣
It’s hard to make that call but you know when you know. Great vid mate!
Very very nice Video Thank you very much Cycling Tattooist😀💪
As an expat living down under. I have only adapted 1% to the heat out here when cycling 😂
Having ridden some big hilly 3000m+ rides in Spain in July/August when temps have maxed at 42 degrees, my routine is this, stop at every suitable opportunity and top up bottles with fresh water, tip the rest over ur head and soak ur jersey. This all helps keep u cooler and it works for me. Good luck on ur next effort 👌
Like ur vids also
I feel your pain. My ride will not be long for me, but I am out to do intervals in 97° F or 36°C.
Know how it feels man! I was in Portugal last week with a 35 degree heat and could only manage 11 miles on the bike one day I was there 😂just savage conditions.
Living in Shanghai, summer temps don't drop below 30 even at night so I can totally relate .. the first weeks of summer are brutal acclimatizing to the heat.
Soaking your jersey in water helps act as AC for 30 mins and trying to plan routes to keep you in the shade, but the reality is it just hurts and takes lots of exposure to get used to it.
After 10 years in Malaysia I have gotten used to riding in 35-40 degrees
Nice job. It’s 95 aka 35 here in the states. Thank goodness it was cloudy 😅
35c is definitely hot when you are not used to it. Here in Tucson 35c is a mild day. 😅😂😢❤
Wow Tom, just done a 56km gravel ride on the Algarve and that was bad enough, bloody roasting, fair play to you fella.
That heat does get you! 🥵
Did 87km in 34 degrees yesterday. At least my destination was the “walensee” in switzerland
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Climbing Montejunto from Pragança is one of the toughest routes up the mountain. Ask Helder if he's ever tried climbing Montejunto from Avenal.
No shame in that! the heat can kill you!
Crazy boy 😂I rode here when it was 37 degrees and it was almost dangerous ! Your body does strange things! Maybe a trip to the coast and ice cream next time 🍦? 🚴♀️😝 keep up the good work bud 👍
Yes that would have been a much better idea… 🤪
Dont sweat it, man. I once called off a ride because the tornado sirens went off. Turns out it was a regularly scheduled test.
Hahaha brilliant! 🤣👍
Credit to your back up driving out to pick you up, sometimes it just ain’t worth it, live to fight another day 💪🏻
Yep she’s a diamond! 🙌
LOL, 10:56 you dropped something bud. LOL
Heatstroke is no joke Thomas. Be kind to yourself. Lots of climbing is not good in those temperatures… take care 😊
“HEATSTROKE IS NO JOKE” that should have been the title… 👌
Cycling in Riyadh in summer means that I am on my bike by 4:30 am when it’s already 32C. Dealing with extreme heat is no joke, and we should always err on the side of caution. A shortened ride is always better than missing a whole week recovering from heatstroke.
its 35 at 9am in Texas and a kilometer feels like a mile. Ride to Barton Springs, cold water plunge and cruise home. Going out on a long ride in todays heat will result in a full body detox. Give it up for Team FAAST support crew, saving the day.
The heat is something your mind and body will eventually acclimatise to. Not something we have to worry about here in the uk. In that heat I’d be converting my bike into a pedalo.
I too have made that sos call before…but because I was cold, wet and muddy 😂
Intro had me in stitches 😂
Oversharing as usual… 🤣🙈
Well done, awesome effort, but its going to take time for you to climatize to that heat....I love Portugal and would love to live there....once again great vid
I did a ride on monday in mallorca and it was 37 degrees according to my garmin, I thought I was going to die at some point🤣
I know exactly how you felt… 🤣👍
Mate. Try 34°c up The Galibier
When temperatures get up there Thomas, they are coast ride days....
Amen!
I regularly ride in 30-33 degree heat (and 70% + humidity) but anything above that is where I draw the line
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That was me in 30 in the UK last week I think the issue is no build up it jumps 10deg in a week, I spent a bit of time under trees drinking. “Fancy face” made me laugh
Yeah definitely caught me off gaurd! 🥵
Quality content as always mate. Could you do another kom hunting episode soon? 🙏
I need to get back in shape before I can do that… otherwise it won’t be a very exciting episode. Just me failing to get kom after kom… 🤣
You looked shattered at the end piece to camera to be fair 😐 love the channel 👍
Haha! Yeah and that was after a good few hours of chilling out, eating and drinking loads and having a word with myself… 🤣
"you can enjoy it later watching the video" hahaha
Yeah that was a classic one liner! 🤣👍
Great vid, as usual and good advise
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i hope ur better lol at this point on another ride smiling Hard
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I’ve ridden in that sort of heat, it’s like the surface of Venus 😂
Yeah brutal! 🥵
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That looked Brutal Central Thomas ! Maybe not a good idea to keep pace with the local cats, who have the conditions "embodied" in their DNA !
Solo ride, could've paced it a bit.
That right arm black sleeve tattoo must "draw in" some inferno heat when you're riding "El Scorchio" territory :)
No shame at all in that! Looks an amazing country for cycling
It really is…
Mega effort dude , it's 20 something today in the UK and to hot for me 🤣 f**k riding at near 40 mad man
Won’t be doing it again… 🤣🙈
Rode the Tormalet last week & it was about 30°, after a break & descending into the valley it hiked up to about 35°. Made an early call to ride shotgun in our support wagon rather than cook myself & get heatstroke (been there; not nice). At least like me you got the climb done!
Damn dude… bet that was tough!
@@TheCyclingTattooist it was the "Easier" side but still toasty. Paced it up & drank a lot!
Rookie mistake, but a bit humerous, my gain, your loss. Hope you've recovered
Yeah, there a difference between pushing through muscle pain and putting yourself into serious risk…Smart decision…
That’s why we’ve got Zwift man! I know it’s boring but it’s better than heatstrokes!
Next time I’ll just have a rest day… 🤣
@@TheCyclingTattooist😂
Call of not wanting to die in the oven => 100% normal, to ride easily by 40°C you must do some acclimatation, locals have that in the blood, normal to not keep up. 👌🥵
I’ll get used to it eventually! 🤞
I feel for you man I’ve been there being lactose intolerant myself! Never a good feeling when your stomach is not cooperating, even more so in that heat cuz u don’t feel like drinking either!
Also, question, I notice that when u ride with others they normally always seem to have MAAP clothing on, is that provided by you/maap or is it just a coincidence that they also wear that brand too?!
My friends just have great taste in kit 🤪👍
Keeping it real 👍❤️
Always! Can’t only show the good… 🙌
100% the right decision. Don’t care how nice the views are, shitting yourself is shitting yourself
Legend
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Been there a couple of times. It isn't a good place to be.
Sensible decision …. Riding in heat can cause alot of damage and takes many rides to acclimatise…. Good effort though 👍🏻
its been hotter this year in the states, i had to make adjustments like dumping water on myself and un zipping my jersey at times, funny enough i noticed the pro's are copying me. dylan johnson carried more water to dump on himself than he did to drink while racing in unbound.
Yeah this ride was the first time I’ve ever had to soak myself in water… definitely helps!
We consistently ride in 105-110 F or 40C here in Florida USA . I'm guessing you aren't acclimated to the heat. In that heat you pay attention to the time in the saddle not the fast pace. Nothing wrong with cutting it short for you were never going to get anything positive out of it at that point anyway.
The body in this Sun reaches over 40C, so better be aware of this, also the real temperature in the sun would be around 60C. You were born in the UK, not Australia, or Portugal.
milk free cakes taste good also. you should be able to tolerate butter, no?
Yeah I have vegan cakes when I can… but here in Portugal it’s very difficult, as the pastries are delicious 🤣
Mate, no shame in that. It’s called working smart. Riding in those conditions affects your body for days after.
But why did you punch down 20 durries (cigarettes) while you were waiting for Rach at the cafe??!!😝😜
Keep well
I was stressed what can I say… 🤣🤣🤣
I might have missed a video... What happened to the Trek?
Or about 10 videos at least… 🤪
Tom, moves to Portugal because he hates UK weather and then can’t handle the weather in Portugal 🇵🇹 😂😂😂😂😂 call of shame to top it off! Hang your head in shame boy 😂😂😂😂😂😂! All jokes aside you will get used to that weather soon enough mate at least you rode until you couldn’t anymore 🙌🏻👌🏻
Complaining about the weather being too hot is probably the most British thing I’ve ever done! 🤣🙈
Over heating definitely needs a cool head to call it,,
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Welcome to climate change, heat dome over Spain and Portugal and hottest days on Earth EVER recorded. in July. Media is failing how much trouble we are in. Cycling in those temperatures is tough if not mad, I was in Thailand this year and it was 42deg and I couldn't image doing a bike ride.
Yep it’s real alright…
Just think about when you will acclimatise😊
Maybe one day… 🤣
What’s in your bottles mate?
Styrkr mix 90 carb powder… 👍
Average India after watching this be like TOO WEAK
Haha no doubt… 🤣🙌
how's that black arm in the sun??
Brutal… 🤣
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VERY foolish. Riding in those temps is reckless and deadly. Not recommended‼️⛔️ and don’t get me started on the two riders you were with who failed to identify the serious situation and left you. Ridiculous! Not friends. No ‘hats off’.
Grow up! 🤣
I heard the chrome dome 🧑🦲 is the most aero part of the body. Just lose the helmet!
Okay… 🤣