Humidity

[tuco]

I just rode 40km.

Time : 6am
Temp : 27 degrees
Humidity : 79%
Apparent temp : 34 degrees

I drank a litre of water and was still a kilo lighter when I got home.

I better refit that second bottle holder.

[europa]

Might be an idea to upgrade to Darwin stubbies while you're at it

Richard

[tuco]

Might be an idea to upgrade to Darwin stubbies while you're at it

Richard

If only I could fit them on the bike . . .

[mikesbytes]

Get a carrier and attach a couple of jerry cans. Mate, I'd be dead if I went on that ride.

[Mulger bill]

Aren't roadies allowed to wear hydration packs? That would've been bloody hard work.

[europa]

Aren't roadies allowed to wear hydration packs? That would've been bloody hard work.

Get real, it messes with the shape of the lycra

Seriously, you have to find a way to carry enough water. I'm lucky, I've got a carrier and can put on my 'small' panniers with a big bottle of water. But Tuco is race training riding a race bike - on some rides, a camel back would seem to make sense. Then again, so does sitting inside under the aircon watching TdF dvds (not picking on you Tuco, I'm just glad I don't have to face your conditions)

Richard

[tuco]

Aren't roadies allowed to wear hydration packs? That would've been bloody hard work.

It's all relative. I've been living in these conditions for 20 years so I'm well and truly used to it.

I couldn't imagine what it's like to ride in temperatures under 15 degrees.

We can wear hydration packs.

No 'picking on' taken, sometimes I'd rather be sitting under the air con watching DVDs.

[Mulger bill]

Can I stack some Red Bull Ride and Kranked DVDs next to that player too?

I'll put up with the rotten taste of camelback water on big rides just so there is water getting in, a 600ml bottle lasts about 35 minutes, well it did this morning.

[mikesbytes]

I've commuted in 2deg once last winter, but the coldest rides where 6deg training.

TUCO, you will have to get the team car to hand you bottles.

[timbo]

With regards to the rotten taste of camelbak water, or the taste of plastic with a new water bottle, I always put a small amount of Gatorade or a similar sports drink powder in with the water and this removes the plastic taste not only for one ride but for rides to come.

[tuco]

I've commuted in 2deg once last winter, but the coldest rides where 6deg training.

TUCO, you will have to get the team car to hand you bottles.

T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-two degrees!?!?! I used to jog in zero in Shepparton but jogging has less wind chill than riding.

I suppose you just have to dress for it.

[europa]

I suppose you just have to dress for it.

That wouldn't help, the wind would blow up under your dress

Richard

[mikesbytes]

I've commuted in 2deg once last winter, but the coldest rides where 6deg training.

TUCO, you will have to get the team car to hand you bottles.

T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-two degrees!?!?! I used to jog in zero in Shepparton but jogging has less wind chill than riding.

I suppose you just have to dress for it.

I was only in 2deg for 30 minutes and therefor didn't have enough time for the cold to penetrate too much. 6deg * 2 hours is much worst.

[tuco]

I've commuted in 2deg once last winter, but the coldest rides where 6deg training.

TUCO, you will have to get the team car to hand you bottles.

T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-two degrees!?!?! I used to jog in zero in Shepparton but jogging has less wind chill than riding.

I suppose you just have to dress for it.

I was only in 2deg for 30 minutes and therefor didn't have enough time for the cold to penetrate too much. 6deg * 2 hours is much worst.

But still it WAS 2 degrees but then you're posting with someone who only owns 1 pair of long pants and only just bought a jacket last year after not wearing one for 18 years.

[mikesbytes]

So far I've survived summer. I would of thought I'd drop like a fly out training in summer.