Riding in the Heat? Don’t Forget to Eat

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I learned two important lessons this week. Of course I learned them the hard way because the easy way is not nearly as much fun.

1. Eat and Drink
I was so focused on staying hydrated in the heat I miscalculated my chow. There I was riding along terribly proud for having enough water on the bike.

“Ride, ride, ride. I can ride when it’s hot. That’s because I’m super smart.” Boink.

“OMG, I’m going to die. Right here. Now. I am an idiot.”

2. Try Out Your New Race Gear Before You Race

I am modest. No, really I am, stop laughing. I bought a jogging skirt with short shorts to run in a 10K on Saturday evening. I bought them Saturday afternoon. I swear I tied the drawstring. But after five miles the skirt was heavy with sweat. A kind woman on roller blades whizzed by me and yelled, “Your skirt is sliding down in back.” Not my best moment. At all.

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@vvill 27387 wrote:

I know what you mean. My road bike is probably closer to 20lbs, but I still prefer it to my other bikes (all around 25lb+) if conditions are good. It’s actually not so much the weight as the position/acceleration/agility although obviously the lower weight is nice on the uphills. And if I want to detour for a few Hains Pt laps it’s well-suited for that too.

Ditto. Also my “road” bike is chromed under the paint. Since the paint is falling off, it makes me look like I’m going so much faster than my touring bikes.:rolleyes:

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