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| A bottle of frozen water beats the heat longer than mere ice water. |
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Great idea for biking through excutiating summer heat
Prior to moving to Phoenix I sought out tips on biking through extremely high summer temperatures and received a lot of advise, much of which I've tried to follow. Starting out on my trips as early as possible is a good rule to follow whenever possible. Keeping a sweat rag near at hand is also a good recommendation as perspiration accumulates on my brow in no time, regardless of how early I begin my ride. Hydration, obviously, is vitally important. It is on this subject I received some of the best advice: start out your ride with a bottle of frozen water!
No kidding! This was great advice. I noticed right away that even with a bottle of ice water, it warms up very quickly when it's 100+ degrees outside. For the last week, I've kept a ready supply of frozen water bottles in the freezer, pulling them out just before I leave the house to start out on my bike. Yes, the ice begins to melt as soon as I leave the house but I've still got cold water with me when I arrive at my destination. And cold water is drinkable water; warm water not so much. In other words, I stay hydrated.
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Another old Zonie trick is to put your water bottle inside a couple of wet cotton socks. The evaporating water keeps the bottle cool. I never tried that in combination with frozen water, but I bet it slows down the melting.
I'm not sure, Ted, if I can accommodate a couple of wet socks into chic cycling but I'll explore the idea.
Wow wee hot, good idea. In the winter I put hot eater into a thermis so it wont freez.
I really couldn't say the Bay Area gets hotter than 80°..ever, but the klean kanteen insulated is the best drink-container piece I've invested, fits in the bike cage and has kept my coffee warm for almost an entire day. I can only imagine it does the same with cold water.
hope you are enjoying the summer +stay cool :)
xxom
I keep two bottles in the freezer. one 1/4 full and the other 1/2 full. I then fill them the rest of the way before the ride. Works great especially in an insulated bottle!
Meli, I've been meaning to pick up a klean kanteen and now I have a serious motiviation. Thx for the tip.
Also, take it easy and don't push yourself in the heat! If you've got a freezer at work, you can put those gel packs in there and then stick them under your arms when you get to work. Looks funny but cools you off fast!
I know you don't like to wear a helmet in the heat, but what about a cycling cap? Keeps the sun off your face which helps keep you a bit cooler.
A hat in this heat would leave my hair totally beyond repair. When it cools off this fall I'll probably wear a helmet when I'm riding.
A hat in this heat would leave my hair totally beyond repair. When it cools off this fall I'll probably wear a helmet when I'm riding.
A hat in this heat would leave my hair totally beyond repair. When it cools off this fall I'll probably wear a helmet when I'm riding.
I have had the best luck with the Thermos water bottles, the ones with a built in straw that are for keeping liquids hot or cold. I'll put a couple of ice cubes in it and the water literally no joke stays nice and cold for 6+ hours in high heat. Even in a sun heated up car with no windows rolled down! I will have to try freezing my Camelbak podium chill bottle, that one doesn't keep as cold normall and it is supposed to be a bit insulated :-(
Good tip! I've also started using these sun sleeves to try to keep my arms cooler and more protected from the sun.
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Sleeves-White-Medium/dp/B00696417W/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1_m?ie=UTF8&qid=1344394574&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=specialized+sun+sleeves
Sun sleeves are probably a good idea. I've been wondering about skin cancer causing rays on my arms, though I do slather on SPF.
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