too hot to handle

[C R]

Am I the only one currently languishing indoors wondering it's better to wait a bit before heading out.
This heats giving me issues.

I don't like the heat either, but I usually ride out early, so it is cooler, though not necessarily cool. It was very muggy here in Worcestershire even at 6:15.

Tomorrow is supposed to be cooler, let's hope it is true.

 

[Cycleops]

What a load of big girls blouses. You should try living down when it’s hot, although there is always a breeze coming off the coast. Cool and thundery season at the moment though so quite comfortable.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

maybe I should have beer while I wait for it to cool down

Cycle to pub, and chill in a beer garden?

 

[C R]

What a load of big girls blouses. You should try living down when it’s hot, although there is always a breeze coming off the coast. Cool and thundery season at the moment though so quite comfortable.

I have family in Florida, I visited once, in September, because it was supposed to be cooler. The weather was unbearable. I haven't been back despite many invites.

 

[RMR]

Been for a ride this morning, managed 22 mls before it got too much. Got home absolutely wet through, now in the pub which is much more pleasant

 

[Cycleops]

I have family in Florida, I visited once, in September, because it was supposed to be cooler. The weather was unbearable. I haven't been back despite many invites.

It’s the humidity that’s the real killer, luckily it’s quite dry here.

 

[a.twiddler]

I lived for several years in the tropics when I was a young boy, and you just adapt to it I suppose at that age. I lived in the tropics again between the ages of 11 and 12 and I can remember dreaming about cool frosty mornings, and the delights of becoming cold outdoors and coming indoors to a warm fire. It used to be stated that you could acclimatise to hot climates in about six weeks which is not something you get the chance to do during a short hot spell in northern latitudes. Again, some people can tolerate cold, others relish the heat. I'm inclined to the first category myself.

 

[vickster]

I’ve done 70 miles this week
No speed records broken but it all adds up. Not as hot today, garmin was showing about 36deg in the sun yesterday.
I prefer this to cold, wet, dark!
The flies are annoying though!

 

[Mike_P]

Never got on with hot days. On those I have gone out on a road bike ride I have tended to make it a short ride with a water bottle that is still pleasant to drink from.

 

[vickster]

I have family in Florida, I visited once, in September, because it was supposed to be cooler. The weather was unbearable. I haven't been back despite many invites.

Go in Feb, Florida is perfect then

 

[Juliansou]

I tend to go out relatively early (for a weekend!) before the heat sets in. No need to take a snack as I fill up with flying insects en route😝

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Heat??? This was taken on Friday - it's Bass Rock off North Berwick, honestly lol. The opposite was trying to climb the Croix de Fer in 39 degree heat, I had to give up about three quarters of the way up as I couldn't see for sweat running into my eyes. Every time I look down, it was like a waterfall!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I did 114 miles yesterday. I did drink 4.5 litres which is at least 3 times what I normally drink. I’d rather it be hot and dry than cold and wet.

 

[MontyVeda]

I may be on my own here but... sitting inside in front of a fan and going out for a ride achieves the same goal... a draught.

...but the scenery's better on a bike. I just avoid the big uphill slogs.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I started a 200k out-and-back Audax yesterday. I actually finished a 100k out and air conditioned train back.

Too hot.