who is planning to ride thru the upcoming heat wave?

[CCrew]

@DaveK 4382 wrote:

Wake me when the Maryland drivers figure out how to drive.

Fixed it for ya

[CCrew]

@DaveK 4382 wrote:

Wake me when the Maryland drivers figure out how to drive.

Fixed it for ya

[Greenbelt]

DCA is reporting 98 degrees with a heat index of 105 at 3pm. Pretty strong sun too. Everybody be careful out there this afternoon, the road temps are going to be blistering. I’m definitely waiting until later.

[Greenbelt]

DCA is reporting 98 degrees with a heat index of 105 at 3pm. Pretty strong sun too. Everybody be careful out there this afternoon, the road temps are going to be blistering. I’m definitely waiting until later.

[CCrew]

@Greenbelt 4397 wrote:

the road temps are going to be blistering. I’m definitely waiting until later.

Reminds me of Rango

http://movieclips.com/RBz6-rango-movie-an-unexpected-event/ (about 1 minute in )

[CCrew]

@Greenbelt 4397 wrote:

the road temps are going to be blistering. I’m definitely waiting until later.

Reminds me of Rango

http://movieclips.com/RBz6-rango-movie-an-unexpected-event/ (about 1 minute in )

[JustinW]

With these temps I figured I would take the long way home @4:15 today….as in most of the Arlington Loop. Too cocky .. Did not adjust my speed and got way overheated after a bit. The heat radiating off of anything paved is impressive….or depressive, really, tho that is not a word.

By careful out there.

[JustinW]

With these temps I figured I would take the long way home @4:15 today….as in most of the Arlington Loop. Too cocky .. Did not adjust my speed and got way overheated after a bit. The heat radiating off of anything paved is impressive….or depressive, really, tho that is not a word.

By careful out there.

[Joe Chapline]

I did my short bike commute to-from the train station today. As usual, no problem going in at 7 am, temperature in the 70’s, not uncomfortable in long-sleeve shirt, slacks, and tie. Coming back at 5, temps in the high 90’s, I made concessions by taking my tie off, unbuttoning my collar button, and rolling up the sleeves of my shirt. It was fine. When I got home, I made a point to sit in the chair with the washable slipcover.

If you commute by bike, you quickly get in shape to do your commute, whatever it is. That’s a great benefit of it. If you commute on a heavy bike in clothes that create plenty of drag, like I do, you get extra fitness for no extra charge.

A bike commute also gets you out often enough to keep you acclimated to heat in the summer and cold in the winter. There aren’t many perfect weather days each year; it would be a shame to be limited to going out only on those few days.

[Joe Chapline]

I did my short bike commute to-from the train station today. As usual, no problem going in at 7 am, temperature in the 70’s, not uncomfortable in long-sleeve shirt, slacks, and tie. Coming back at 5, temps in the high 90’s, I made concessions by taking my tie off, unbuttoning my collar button, and rolling up the sleeves of my shirt. It was fine. When I got home, I made a point to sit in the chair with the washable slipcover.

If you commute by bike, you quickly get in shape to do your commute, whatever it is. That’s a great benefit of it. If you commute on a heavy bike in clothes that create plenty of drag, like I do, you get extra fitness for no extra charge.

A bike commute also gets you out often enough to keep you acclimated to heat in the summer and cold in the winter. There aren’t many perfect weather days each year; it would be a shame to be limited to going out only on those few days.

[JimF22003]

I wasn’t commuting, but I did get out and ride for a couple of hours this afternoon. Just got a new bike, and had to get out there and try it out.

I did 30 miles, and didn’t bring water or stop for any. I should have though. I was getting borderline overheated and weak by the time I got back.

Not bad as long as you keep moving (and bring water.) But as soon as I got off the bike I was dripping like somebody who just won a wet t-shirt contest…

[JimF22003]

I wasn’t commuting, but I did get out and ride for a couple of hours this afternoon. Just got a new bike, and had to get out there and try it out.

I did 30 miles, and didn’t bring water or stop for any. I should have though. I was getting borderline overheated and weak by the time I got back.

Not bad as long as you keep moving (and bring water.) But as soon as I got off the bike I was dripping like somebody who just won a wet t-shirt contest…

[Greenbelt]

Whew! That wasn’t so bad. At least once I got to the shaded trails. Air quality kind of sucks though — I feel like a smoked a couple cigarettes on the way home. Now for the world’s best recovery food: a ham and cheese sandwich and a half-gallon of chocolate milk…

[Greenbelt]

Whew! That wasn’t so bad. At least once I got to the shaded trails. Air quality kind of sucks though — I feel like a smoked a couple cigarettes on the way home. Now for the world’s best recovery food: a ham and cheese sandwich and a half-gallon of chocolate milk…

[scorch]

did 48 miles roundtrip today, and by the time i was nearing home i ran out of juicy climbing hills with no shade. Riding on the capital crscent trail was easy because its a few degrees cooler!

I find no matter how slow i ride, i still get all sweaty.

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