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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on September 23, 2017 at 8:06am

The necessary electrolytes: sodium, magnesium and potassium.

https://www.bicycling.com/food/hydration/six-things-you-always-want...

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on September 23, 2017 at 1:15pm

Ride slow in the shade and apologize for being in the way on the sidewalk ($ince it's illegal) with many stops for liquids along the way ;)

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on September 23, 2017 at 1:55pm

I believe in wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing in hot and humid weather.  The many polyester-type wicking materials are good, although I personally find a linen shirt to be just as good.  Interestingly, though, I see that some others, and far more intense riders than I, recommend tight-fitting garments and even black ones.  Subjectively, light-colored clothes seem far cooler to me than black.  I also think that while close contact to the skin promotes wicking, so does allowing air to flow around the body to provide evaporative cooling.  Plus, if I wear loose-fitting clothes the general public benefits quite a bit, optically.    

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on September 24, 2017 at 1:51pm

I'll take your word for that, because I'm not going to terrorize people by whipping off my shirt, that's for sure!  

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on September 25, 2017 at 5:20am

I'd say "your mileage may vary" depending on activity level. For a more leisurely rider, loose fitting light colored clothing (open at the bottom for ventilation) may be ideal. For a more intense activity level, tight fitting clothing in a wicking material may make more sense. 

Whether new tech or old, dark colors absorb more heat than light colors. Learned that lesson the hard way on a humid 95 degree day in Charleston years ago.