Yes. It's hot.
At this time of year people are always asking why I continue to ride in the heat. Honestly, I'd rather ride in hot weather than cold weather but I suppose that's a personal thing. Unless you are laboring up a climb you are making a pretty good breeze for yourself.
I've also lived in the South for all my years and find the heat to be comfortable. We didn't have AC in the house until I was 13 so the "three shower day" is old news.
The only thing about summer riding I don't like is the bugs. Having something rattling around the vents of your helmet is unpleasant and distracting. Having a mouthful of gnats is an experience I'd rather skip.
One thing I have learned - unless the ride is two hours or more you really don't need to put $5 worth of energy drinks in your water bottles. Eat a banana beforehand and just carry plain water if you are just going to do a quick 20 miles after work. Drinking a quart of some majickal elixir only helps you fulfill the old adage of Americans having the richest urine in the world.
I've also lived in the South for all my years and find the heat to be comfortable. We didn't have AC in the house until I was 13 so the "three shower day" is old news.
The only thing about summer riding I don't like is the bugs. Having something rattling around the vents of your helmet is unpleasant and distracting. Having a mouthful of gnats is an experience I'd rather skip.
One thing I have learned - unless the ride is two hours or more you really don't need to put $5 worth of energy drinks in your water bottles. Eat a banana beforehand and just carry plain water if you are just going to do a quick 20 miles after work. Drinking a quart of some majickal elixir only helps you fulfill the old adage of Americans having the richest urine in the world.
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posted by Strayhorn at 6:18 AM
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