MTB in extreme heat

[Archangel6]

At first, I read that as, "Soak a rolled-up banana with water and tie it loosely around your neck..." I was about to ask, "Wouldn't that cause problems with those annoying little gnats?"

Ha! I read it the same way, at first I was like then I was like then I

[punkerfinger]

Soak a rolled-up bandana with water and tie it loosely around your neck Clint Eastwood-style. It helps cool the blood going past in your carotid artery and jugular veins. Especially effective on a bike, as the breeze from you riding helps speed evaporation (and thus cooling).
Re-wet throughout the day from a water bottle.

At first, I read that as, "Soak a rolled-up banana with water and tie it loosely around your neck..." I was about to ask, "Wouldn't that cause problems with those annoying little gnats?"

I've never tried this trick with a banana, but I definitely encourage others to.

[Di_bear]

I suppose bananas have many uses.

[Doc_d]

I suppose bananas have many uses.

Naaahh.... way too easy.

[Roy]

It would be wise to do a short hot weather pre ride on a favorite trail to learn you limits.
A pre ride will show you how much your heart rate will increase due toe heat. Don't exceed this limit on the long ride.
Ridding a long distances on a new trail in hot weather is high risk for heat stroke because you will not have any reference marks to judge how over heated you are.
Do not ride alone, on the long ride!

Roy

[scat silvurz]

Soak a rolled-up bandana with water and tie it loosely around your neck Clint Eastwood-style. It helps cool the blood going past in your carotid artery and jugular veins. Especially effective on a bike, as the breeze from you riding helps speed evaporation (and thus cooling).
Re-wet throughout the day from a water bottle.

Agree'd - it's the singlemost effective way of keeping a handle on overheating in the hot. Makes a huge difference.....

Also, if you have SPD equipped sandals, (or switch to flats and use regular sandals), keeping your feet cool helps to keep the rest of you cool.
And if you can, place your tent so you benefit from cooling air descending down terrain, as it slopes towards lower ground as the night arrives and the air temps diminish - free air conditioning...cooling air rolls downhill.