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06-29-21, 07:09 PM
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40’ yesterday, 41’ today! And I’m at 1100+m. Only riding is before 9AM.. because we’re in the ‘north’ and on a mountain very few people have any A/C. Basically we’re surviving the daytime heat by hiding in our basements.
On the other hand, our high altitude trails are now open…
On the other hand, our high altitude trails are now open…
06-30-21, 04:27 AM
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6:30 AM and I am getting ready to ride in 30 minutes. Hot and humid in DC.
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07-01-21, 04:04 AM
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About the hottest weather I've ever contended with during running or cycling has been ~100*F or so. Far too hot to be safe, IMO. Hard to take along enough water, for a self-supported run or ride of anything two hours or longer. Gyms get really attractive during such times, for me.
Be safe out there, everyone.
07-03-21, 03:21 AM
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A few years ago I had to be off my bike for 12 weeks to allow some bones in my face to heal after a bike crash. It was torture to me because I live in Southern California and ride year round. At the end of my wait we scheduled a trip to San Diego to visit our daughter and I took my bike . There is some great cycling in SD and I had a lot planned. It just so happens that there was a heat wave that week, 105 in the shade! Yup, I went any way and just stopped to hydrate frequently. As long as you are in good health and dress for it , it can be ok but you arent going to set any speed records.
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I live in SoCal, and used to love the heat. I was sort of a desert rat. Up 'til about a year ago I'd have no thought about heading out in 90+ temps and just go for it. But I'm over it now. Give me 60's-low 70's and I'm a happy camper. Sucks because I really prefer riding late afternoon. I just can't consistently get out there in the early a.m. Also sucks because I have no idea where I'd move these days--the weather is upside down in so many places...
07-04-21, 10:05 AM
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Wacky weather
Here in central Maine we had a heatwave last week. Three 90F plus days in a row with high humidity. After one transition day, we've had three straight days of 52F intermittent drizzle and rain, with day and nighttime temperatures not varying by more than about 2 degrees F. Adapt as best you can!
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07-04-21, 12:54 PM
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Here in central Maine we had a heatwave last week. Three 90F plus days in a row with high humidity. Immediately following, we've had three straight days of 52F intermittent drizzle and rain, with day and nighttime temperatures not varying by more than about 2 degrees F. Adapt as best you can!
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07-04-21, 04:59 PM
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I’m trying to do a century each month with this month being a 200k. We have had such hot temps that I’m planning my next ride to start around 9pm and ride until the next morning. I just can’t handle much over 80 when I’m riding hard.
07-06-21, 02:52 PM
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Depends on where the author is or is referring to. We count on people being able to ‘translate’ - or look it up. I speak ‘C’. The US responses are in ‘F’.
Just in case you don’t know the conversion is 1C = 1.8F + 32. So 40C = (4X18) + 32 or 104F. That isn’t just because it’s ‘complicated’. The Centrigrade system has 0 at the freezing point of water and 100 at the boiling point. The Dutch (not very good) scientist Dr. Fahrenheit based his system on something else and 32 happens to be the temp at which water freezes. It boils at 212; so there are 180’F between freezing and boiling.
With all due respect to the millions of American cyclists, biking in general uses the metric system.
Just in case you don’t know the conversion is 1C = 1.8F + 32. So 40C = (4X18) + 32 or 104F. That isn’t just because it’s ‘complicated’. The Centrigrade system has 0 at the freezing point of water and 100 at the boiling point. The Dutch (not very good) scientist Dr. Fahrenheit based his system on something else and 32 happens to be the temp at which water freezes. It boils at 212; so there are 180’F between freezing and boiling.
With all due respect to the millions of American cyclists, biking in general uses the metric system.
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07-07-21, 01:08 PM
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Why do you only send us the Canadian Clipper weather in the winter? It is 42 degrees Celsius headed for 45 by late afternoon. That's 108F headed for 112. Later in the week it will be a couple of degrees hotter. The saving grace is the humidity is 11% so it only feels like you are inside a blow drier. I rode for an hour at 6am right after the sun came up and it was quite pleasant but by 10am it was downright hot even for long-time desert dwellers. If you don't have AC here you die.
07-07-21, 01:16 PM
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The weather news services are warning of ~50C temps, in some spots of the Pacific Northwest region. Dangerous.
About the hottest weather I've ever contended with during running or cycling has been ~100*F or so. Far too hot to be safe, IMO. Hard to take along enough water, for a self-supported run or ride of anything two hours or longer. Gyms get really attractive during such times, for me.
Be safe out there, everyone.
About the hottest weather I've ever contended with during running or cycling has been ~100*F or so. Far too hot to be safe, IMO. Hard to take along enough water, for a self-supported run or ride of anything two hours or longer. Gyms get really attractive during such times, for me.
Be safe out there, everyone.
I did a Century-Plus ride a few years ago in 100° weather. Wow, that was HHHOOOTTT. But, survivable as long as one kept moving, and kept hydrated. A couple of hours in the afternoon were a bit over the top, but better as the evening came. I had a Camelbak and two large water bottles, and drained them at least 3 times.
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07-07-21, 03:48 PM
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40’ yesterday, 41’ today! And I’m at 1100+m. Only riding is before 9AM.. because we’re in the ‘north’ and on a mountain very few people have any A/C. Basically we’re surviving the daytime heat by hiding in our basements.
On the other hand, our high altitude trails are now open…
On the other hand, our high altitude trails are now open…
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07-07-21, 03:51 PM
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Old enough, hmmm?
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Old enough, hmmm?
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07-08-21, 09:03 AM
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Speaking of heat, it's supposed to be at least 100 degrees here every day for the foreseeable future. It's not so bad if we finish riding by noon because the 100 doesn't come until 3 p.m., or so. Up to 95 I'm ok and even over 100 as long as I keep moving, have plenty of water, and don't have to do a steep climb.
The worst is a steep climb with a slight tailwind. It feels like you are in an oven.
I also have the option of driving to the coast to ride but that's where all the people are, it's a zoo during summer. Plus, gas is over $4 a gallon and my car is a little thirsty.
The worst is a steep climb with a slight tailwind. It feels like you are in an oven.
I also have the option of driving to the coast to ride but that's where all the people are, it's a zoo during summer. Plus, gas is over $4 a gallon and my car is a little thirsty.
