Cycling Through Summer 2010 with ATB
Stay Cool and Hydrated - Summer is in full swing here at Around Town Bicycles. The amazing, albeit hot, weather has been terrific for cycling. There is plenty of new pavement for the road cyclist, and the local mountain bike trails are in superior shape. With this hot weather comes danger of sun exposure, heat exhaustion, and dehydration, none of which should be taken lightly. Here are some tips for cycling in the hot summer.
- Wear sunscreen on your face, neck ears and nose as well as your arms and legs.
- Carry plenty of water and include electrolyte drink mix. In 90° heat one should drink 16oz of water per hour
- Carry additional electrolytes, salt tablets, and snacks. Eat every hour.
- Freeze a water bottle overnight and take it on your bike. It will gradually melt and provide ice cold sustenance. You can do this with your camelback bladder also.
- Go for a swim after the ride and keep drinking water 1-2 hours once you return home.
- Symptoms of Dehydration
- Symptoms of Dehydration will not always include being thirsty.
Common symptoms are dry sticky mouth, exhaustion, nausea, headache, thirst and in extreme cases a lack of sweating altogether. If you have these symptoms, get to a cool shady spot, rest and start drinking lots of water.
Check in for updates, new events, special store promotions and more!
We carry a host of electrolyte and nutritional products to help you enjoy the outdoors and beat the heat. Stop in for some more advice choosing the right product for you.
