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Is the heat keeping anyone off the bike?

I rode in to work today, and now I'm thinking I might have to bus it half the way home.  I live about 7 miles from my office which really isn't bad, but man it is hot out there.  I was just wondering if I'm the only one considering wussing out.

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Permalink Reply by Marielis Figueroa on July 21, 2011 at 4:10pm
Awesome, thanks for the info! :)

Cameron Puetz said:
On day like tomorrow I'd say that you don't need any special clothing and if it rains getting wet will feel good. Pack all your stuff (including a change of clothes) in waterproof bag and you should be fine. On a cooler day I pack rain pants, a jacket and a helmet cover.

Marielis Figueroa said:
So I'm new to riding my bike to work... I need some advice, the weather forecast says there's 50% chances of raining, should I still ride my bike to work? What kind of clothing/gear will I need. Thanks for the help!
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on July 21, 2011 at 4:15pm
Yes - at least for going to work.  I would be a soaking, stinky mess in this weather.
Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on July 21, 2011 at 4:18pm

Cycling Raingear.

You could go European High Style

 

Or you could go cheap

 

Your choice.

Permalink Reply by Rachel Miller on July 21, 2011 at 4:21pm

The only thing I think is really useful in the summer rain is a baseball hat or something like that with a brim to keep the rain out of the eyes.  Other than that, I just bring a change of clothes. 



Marielis Figueroa said:

So I'm new to riding my bike to work... I need some advice, the weather forecast says there's 50% chances of raining, should I still ride my bike to work? What kind of clothing/gear will I need. Thanks for the help!
Permalink Reply by Chris B on July 21, 2011 at 4:33pm

This guy in Kansas died; probably from heat stroke. He had water in his pack still.

http://articles.kwch.com/2011-07-18/heat-related-death_29788896

Permalink Reply by Holly on July 21, 2011 at 4:56pm

I made it! Holy carp, that was unreal. Now for the cool down before Critical Lass at 6:00.

Everyone--stay safe and take it easy! Just say "no" if it's too hot for you.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Schmid on July 21, 2011 at 5:04pm
Nope! I rode 20 miles yesterday, and after I leave work I will be over 12 for today. Hot as shit though!
Permalink Reply by Holly on July 21, 2011 at 5:14pm

Oh god, no. :)

I look like death warmed boiled over.
I guess we'll see you there later.


Serge Lubomudrov said:

According to the WeatherBug, it's now 96°F (110°F heat index). Nice! Lassies, I'm coming to take some pictures :)
Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on July 21, 2011 at 5:38pm
water shoes, swimming shorts and regular shirt and a change of clothes works great! ideally you'll have somewhere like a rack on pannier to carry your extra gear. you'll be surprised how water resistant skin actually is!:)

Marielis Figueroa said:
So I'm new to riding my bike to work... I need some advice, the weather forecast says there's 50% chances of raining, should I still ride my bike to work? What kind of clothing/gear will I need. Thanks for the help!
Permalink Reply by Molly on July 21, 2011 at 8:07pm

Since I ride all year round, there is no way I can not ride when it is hot out. I am surprised at the amount of people still on the lakefront path.  They are everywhere!

Permalink Reply by David Ramos on July 21, 2011 at 9:55pm
it was a great ride home today, no wind! speeding down the street with 2 broken spokes on the rear tire. Great Times!
Permalink Reply by S on July 21, 2011 at 9:58pm
There's two important variables here: temperature and humidity.  That attire works for hot and arid climates but I don't think it'd work too well when it's hot and humid out.  

Thunder Snow said:
Covering up from the sun is the way to go.  Here's proper Sahara Desert garb of the Tuareg.

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