Comments on: Commuting 101: Top Five Tips for Staying Safe in the Heat http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:35:12 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: aX3L http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-140669 aX3L Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:56:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-140669 My commute went down from 50km to 3km, in Juarez Mexico, next to El Paso, so when it´s summer time it´s hot as hell, my words of wisdome are: drink some sport drinks they rehidrate better than plain water, i got dehidrated this summer because i was drinking just water on 95 degrees wheather My commute went down from 50km to 3km, in Juarez Mexico, next to El Paso, so when it´s summer time it´s hot as hell, my words of wisdome are: drink some sport drinks they rehidrate better than plain water, i got dehidrated this summer because i was drinking just water on 95 degrees wheather

]]> By: Johnathan Felton http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-130831 Johnathan Felton Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:07:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-130831 I rode in the heat yesterday. I'm in Houston, and it was 94. It was partly cloudy at least, but still humid. Sunscreen helps, and I try to avoid the heat when I can. I try to wear light weight breathable clothing. Also I try to only carry essentials so I'm not packing extra weight on a hot day. Staying hydrated is essential. I drink water before I leave, and carry a bottle with me. On long commutes I take water and rest breaks.-and I pace myself. I refill the bottle during the day for the trip home. I drink after the ride. I refill it at home for the next day. I keep a full bottle with me. You needn't carry much- just refill what you have and youll do fine- esp in hot humid places. I rode in the heat yesterday. I’m in Houston, and it was 94. It was partly cloudy at least, but still humid. Sunscreen helps, and I try to avoid the heat when I can. I try to wear light weight breathable clothing. Also I try to only carry essentials so I’m not packing extra weight on a hot day. Staying hydrated is essential. I drink water before I leave, and carry a bottle with me. On long commutes I take water and rest breaks.-and I pace myself. I refill the bottle during the day for the trip home. I drink after the ride. I refill it at home for the next day. I keep a full bottle with me. You needn’t carry much- just refill what you have and youll do fine- esp in hot humid places.

]]> By: Rider http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-107174 Rider Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:01:11 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-107174 Headband? Yes, and I swear by the Halo. Where I ride, it is very hot, very humid. I've had sweat pour into my eyes, blinding me in traffic. So I tried headbands, which work for awhile, but then ... saturation and .. a gusher! Nothing worse than sweat and sunscreen getting in your yes. The Halo doesn't absorb the sweat, it just diverts it away from your face. So, no gusher. Works great. Comfortable to wear, too. Just a tip for other Southern riders. Headband? Yes, and I swear by the Halo.

Where I ride, it is very hot, very humid. I’ve had sweat pour into my eyes, blinding me in traffic. So I tried headbands, which work for awhile, but then … saturation and .. a gusher!

Nothing worse than sweat and sunscreen getting in your yes.

The Halo doesn’t absorb the sweat, it just diverts it away from your face. So, no gusher. Works great.

Comfortable to wear, too.

Just a tip for other Southern riders.

]]> By: OJshakewell http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-88518 OJshakewell Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:06:56 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-88518 Call me a wuss, but when the thermometer breaks 95, I just take the bus. Call me a wuss, but when the thermometer breaks 95, I just take the bus.

]]> By: RedBikeGirl http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-86015 RedBikeGirl Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:39:49 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-86015 I feel like such a wuss lately. I've stopped riding because of the heat. The early morning rides to work were okay, but in the evening, when I got home, it was just taking me too long to cool down and for my heartrate to come down. I'll start again in late September when it cools down just a little. I feel like such a wuss lately. I’ve stopped riding because of the heat. The early morning rides to work were okay, but in the evening, when I got home, it was just taking me too long to cool down and for my heartrate to come down. I’ll start again in late September when it cools down just a little.

]]> By: Mike http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-85324 Mike Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:25:09 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-85324 I'm turning into a huge fan of wool clothing, even for the hot days - just make it thin wool. It's got 10 million years of product development for keeping mammals going in all weather! My commute is 9 miles one way. Mostly downhill to work. I take it easy in the morning. I take water, but don't need much. I’m turning into a huge fan of wool clothing, even for the hot days – just make it thin wool. It’s got 10 million years of product development for keeping mammals going in all weather!

My commute is 9 miles one way. Mostly downhill to work. I take it easy in the morning. I take water, but don’t need much.

]]> By: sch http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-47486 sch Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:53:43 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-47486 Another hot weather trick is to wet down your shirt in a bucket of water just before you get on your bike. I've tried wicking t-shirts and seersucker cotton shirts and they both work well. In Tucson, AZ they are generally dry within 15-20 minutes. I don't know how well this would work in a humid climate, though. Always stop in the shade when it's an option. Water or some other hydration option is a necessity. If I don't drink it on the way, I do later on. Another hot weather trick is to wet down your shirt in a bucket of water just before you get on your bike. I’ve tried wicking t-shirts and seersucker cotton shirts and they both work well. In Tucson, AZ they are generally dry within 15-20 minutes. I don’t know how well this would work in a humid climate, though.

Always stop in the shade when it’s an option.

Water or some other hydration option is a necessity. If I don’t drink it on the way, I do later on.

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-47057 Ghost Rider Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:37:20 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-47057 Perhaps my comment that you can't drink too much water was over the top -- obviously, you CAN! Thanks for the article links to hyponatremia. Very informative...apparently, I'm not a salty sweater and will continue to chug (but I will consider adding some sodium replacement drinks in there as well). What I objected to was the initial post that water (or other fluids) was to be treated as an option rather than MANDATORY equipment during the hot months. Carrying something to drink is every bit as important as carrying a spare tube or repair tools, even if you don't drink much of it. Perhaps my comment that you can’t drink too much water was over the top — obviously, you CAN! Thanks for the article links to hyponatremia. Very informative…apparently, I’m not a salty sweater and will continue to chug (but I will consider adding some sodium replacement drinks in there as well).

What I objected to was the initial post that water (or other fluids) was to be treated as an option rather than MANDATORY equipment during the hot months. Carrying something to drink is every bit as important as carrying a spare tube or repair tools, even if you don’t drink much of it.

]]> By: Darcy http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-46967 Darcy Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:06:58 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-46967 My commute is about the same and I usally always carry water with me but do not drink it. Anyway, it sure has gotten hot out, and at work I have upped my water intake and cut back on the coffee (air-conditioned), which has worked for hydration! My commute is about the same and I usally always carry water with me but do not drink it. Anyway, it sure has gotten hot out, and at work I have upped my water intake and cut back on the coffee (air-conditioned), which has worked for hydration!

]]> By: DanC http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-46962 DanC Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:02:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/09/commuting-101-top-five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comment-46962 Ghost, hope you don't feel like we're piling on but the key word is: hyponatremia. It describes a dangerous condition caused by over-hydration -- drinking to the point where sodium levels in the blood become so low a medical crisis is at hand. For more details see the excellent: RoadBikeRider.com Newsletter I agree with you drinking plenty of water is extremely important, but all things in moderation. Finally I must not forget to complete you other thoughtful comments. Regards, -DanC Ghost, hope you don’t feel like we’re piling on but the key word is: hyponatremia. It describes a dangerous condition caused by over-hydration — drinking to the point where sodium levels in the blood become so low a medical crisis is at hand.
For more details see the excellent: RoadBikeRider.com Newsletter I agree with you drinking plenty of water is extremely important, but all things in moderation.

Finally I must not forget to complete you other thoughtful comments.

Regards,
-DanC

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