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Sam
This summer I am doing a 6-week coast to coast bike trip. We are going from South Carolina to California, so it will be upwards of 100 degrees many days and we bike an average of 85 miles a day. I really don't tolerate heat well, I get nauseous quickly and my throat begins to hurt and I feel like I have trouble breathing (I don't have asthma). I know that I need to drink A LOT of water. I will have a camelbak and two water bottles and water stops whenever possible. Does anybody have any other suggestions? Please don't say change the route because I'm going with an organization. Thanks!
Answer
You're on the right track with drinking a lot, but a sports drink will be better for you than water. It'll provide the electrolytes and carbs that you need to replace in addition to the water. I use Gatorade, straight from the bottle. Some people dilute it just a bit with water. Don't use the zero calorie stuff -- not worth drinking. Everyone I know who tried that stuff bonked because they weren't getting the carbs and calories they need to keep going.
I wear a Headsweats CoolMax skull cap under my helmet. It keeps me from getting sunburned through the helmet vents and also keeps sweat from dripping into my eyes.
And some obvious things: Good sunglasses and apply lots of sunscreen. Make sure the sunscreen does not drip into your eyes when you sweat.
Watch the movie Bicycle Dreams. There was one scene where Bob Breedlove described a fabric garment he wore in the heat that was effective in keeping him cool in the heat. RIP, Bob.
HTH
You're on the right track with drinking a lot, but a sports drink will be better for you than water. It'll provide the electrolytes and carbs that you need to replace in addition to the water. I use Gatorade, straight from the bottle. Some people dilute it just a bit with water. Don't use the zero calorie stuff -- not worth drinking. Everyone I know who tried that stuff bonked because they weren't getting the carbs and calories they need to keep going.
I wear a Headsweats CoolMax skull cap under my helmet. It keeps me from getting sunburned through the helmet vents and also keeps sweat from dripping into my eyes.
And some obvious things: Good sunglasses and apply lots of sunscreen. Make sure the sunscreen does not drip into your eyes when you sweat.
Watch the movie Bicycle Dreams. There was one scene where Bob Breedlove described a fabric garment he wore in the heat that was effective in keeping him cool in the heat. RIP, Bob.
HTH
True or False and Multiple choice, Help?!?!?
MJ
9. When a vehicle is approaching at night, your headlights must be turned to low beam when that vehicle is within ____ feet of your vehicle.
150 250 350 500
16. Bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by _________%.
35 55 75 85
18. Forfeiting the right of way to other drivers does not prevent accidents.
â¢true â¢false
19. Properly worn seatbelts should increase the chance of survival when involved in a traffic accident by:
5% 25% 45% 75%
20. The emotions of a person have a direct impact on the way they operate a vehicle.
â¢true â¢false
21. A truck with three or more axles should never exceed 55 mph.
â¢true â¢false
Answer
9. 500
16. 85%
18. True
19. 45%
20. True
21. True
Caution: Some of these answers may be different depending on your state laws. Good luck!
9. 500
16. 85%
18. True
19. 45%
20. True
21. True
Caution: Some of these answers may be different depending on your state laws. Good luck!
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