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Remember ppl's , with summer upon us ,when out riding keep your fluids up
here are a few tips to make for a safe summer of cycling
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excessive thirst, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue and fainting. The skin usually feels cold and clammy to the touch
- Drink before, during and after your ride. Begin drinking even before you get on the bike or start your ride.
- Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. sip fluids every 20mins , small sips so as not to bring on stomache discomfort.
- Carry more fluid than you think you'll need. Hydration packs come in use they come in various sizes but carry plenty of water . Some have added compartments for storing snacks, light jackets or other trail neccessities.
- Replace lost electrolytes. with sports drinks such as powerade/gatorade
Electrolyte tablets are now available that are designed just for hydration packs. You just drop a tablet into the water (no stirring or mixing). There is no sugar, so no messy sticky, reservoir cleanups.
- Keep the sun off your head. A helmet with a visor
- Wear the appropriate cycling apparel. Materials made of a wicking material will transport pespiration and enhance cooling
- Summer Cycling Gloves normally made of wicking material with a vented back and exposed finger tips to allow air circulation
- Protect your skin . Remember to use plenty of sunblock on your face, arms and legs.
- Take regular breaks. Stop cycling if you feel weak, dizzy or fatigued.
- On a hot summer day, Consider starting your ride early in the morning and finishing up your ride early before the hottest part of the day. Usually between noon and 4 pm.
here are a few tips to make for a safe summer of cycling
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excessive thirst, profuse sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue and fainting. The skin usually feels cold and clammy to the touch
- Drink before, during and after your ride. Begin drinking even before you get on the bike or start your ride.
- Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. sip fluids every 20mins , small sips so as not to bring on stomache discomfort.
- Carry more fluid than you think you'll need. Hydration packs come in use they come in various sizes but carry plenty of water . Some have added compartments for storing snacks, light jackets or other trail neccessities.
- Replace lost electrolytes. with sports drinks such as powerade/gatorade
Electrolyte tablets are now available that are designed just for hydration packs. You just drop a tablet into the water (no stirring or mixing). There is no sugar, so no messy sticky, reservoir cleanups.
- Keep the sun off your head. A helmet with a visor
- Wear the appropriate cycling apparel. Materials made of a wicking material will transport pespiration and enhance cooling
- Summer Cycling Gloves normally made of wicking material with a vented back and exposed finger tips to allow air circulation
- Protect your skin . Remember to use plenty of sunblock on your face, arms and legs.
- Take regular breaks. Stop cycling if you feel weak, dizzy or fatigued.
- On a hot summer day, Consider starting your ride early in the morning and finishing up your ride early before the hottest part of the day. Usually between noon and 4 pm.