After battling the wind on every ride for what seemed like a month, the weather has now changed and heat is my new opponent! For those who know me, I don't handle heat very well. I usually end up with a headache and then I start to feel slightly ill...not pleasant! However, I'm learning a few tricks to avoid these issues on my bike:)
On Monday I went out with the Brampton Club for a ride from Georgetown to Cambellville and back in some round-about way of course! The forecast that day was a high of 27 but it was going to feel like 31. How I was going to bike 90+ km that day was an interesting thought! I loaded up on sunscreen, filled by water bottles and headed out. I learned two things that day. First, biking is way easier than running in hot weather because of the added bonus of wind! Second, if you slow down a wee bit and don't push yourself as hard as normal, it may take a tad bit longer to complete the ride, but you'll feel great the whole way! Monday's ride was awesome despite the heat which is great knowledge to have when looking ahead to our trip which is right smack dab in the middle of summer!
Just to be sure that Monday wasn't a fluke, I went out after work yesterday when the temperature was 28 and felt like closer to 34. My plan was to ride 55 km at a slightly slower pace. Again, I finished the ride and felt great! This is a revelation for me...I can do physical activity when it's hot...amazing!
Sarah
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