Heat

**vr4king** · 27th December 2008, 14:07

With the summer months upon us im finding it very annoying to ride in this heat
Just wandering if anyone has any tips on how to keep cool etc while riding

I find it most annoying right after i stop and then i just start to bake from within

Anyone tried those cool core thingys i see on trademe etc?

**mattwood** · 27th December 2008, 23:43

I usually untuck my shirt, it flaps around and cools me off abit, i dont know why but it works for me lol. Also I sat down and picked all of the mud and crap out of my helmet vents and thats made a huge difference!

**Tone165** · 28th December 2008, 00:44

You think you have a problem!!!!!!

come to Queensland mate...like riding in a hair dryer!

Some choose the jandals and singlet strategy, but not me. We can get some pretty good "airflo" gear, but doesn't help much with air temp in the mid 30's.

I bought a cooling vest that works on the basis of evaporative cooler, and is actually rather good. Claims to be good for 7 hrs although on the bike 3 or 4 is more like it.

You can buy online thru safety and workwear places.

**FlangMasterJ** · 28th December 2008, 11:03

I usually pull my shirt through the neck hole and tie it in a knot ala Elly May Clampett.

Nah I've never really overheated. Just keep hydrated and keep moving.

**portokiwi** · 28th December 2008, 11:36

Ride naked law says you only need a helmet

I use under armor gear its like a t shirt keeps the sweet down.
look up underarmor on the web. most sport and out door shops stock them.

**B0000M** · 29th December 2008, 12:17

Originally Posted by portokiwi

Ride naked law says you only need a helmet

I use under armor gear its like a t shirt keeps the sweet down.
look up underarmor on the web. most sport and out door shops stock them.

actually there is no law. you can ride without a helmet, without jandals, high on whatever you like and drunk as well.

i just wouldnt reccommend any of that.

note we are in the off road forum.

ride with your fly down on your mx pants, makes an amazing difference

**trump-lady** · 29th December 2008, 12:28

Put ya togs on underneth and randomly stop for a swim, dont dry off....squeeze into bike gear and repeat when needed. Grow your hair long so you keep as wet as possible while riding.

If not on a coastal ride, your screwed

**laserracer** · 29th December 2008, 12:37

i have to sqeeze into my gear when its dry..mmm i look good in a g string ,Hair what Hair ?only water where we ride are puddles

i can see the headlines now .. fat, bald man, in g string seen frolicking in muddy puddle

**crazyxr250rider** · 29th December 2008, 17:03

Originally Posted by laserracer

i have to sqeeze into my gear when its dry..mmm i look good in a g string ,Hair what Hair ?only water where we ride are puddles

i can see the headlines now .. fat, bald man, in g string seen frolicking in muddy puddle

**FJRider** · 29th December 2008, 17:20

Originally Posted by B0000M

actually there is no law. you can ride without a helmet, without jandals, high on whatever you like and drunk as well.

i just wouldnt reccommend any of that.

note we are in the off road forum.

ride with your fly down on your mx pants, makes an amazing difference

As far as the helmet law goes... it makes NO distinction between on or off road riding. Any where with public access the law applies...

**FJRider** · 29th December 2008, 17:23

Originally Posted by trump-lady

Put ya togs on underneth and randomly stop for a swim, dont dry off....squeeze into bike gear and repeat when needed. Grow your hair long so you keep as wet as possible while riding.

If not on a coastal ride, your screwed

I want to go on one of YOUR rides...

**vr4king** · 30th December 2008, 08:20

Crazy thing is im tiny like 55kg dripping wet youd think with no insulation id be ok

Might try those "undergarmets" they sell at sports shops

**cave weta** · 2nd January 2009, 12:38

Ive been using those cooler necktie thingees for about five years. trouble is they only work when you remember to take them!!

They slightly chill your two main arteries that feed your brain in the back of your neck- luvverly!

I would be so keen to try the whole over the shoulder and around the neck versions.They would just rock.

people who havent used them think that shey will be wet and slimy... Not at all. they just lower your core temp by a couple of degrees and that is all you need.
If any one is keen I just happen to have a box of about 30 of the neck ties that I have left over from when I used to sell stuff in markets. Just PM me and Ill do them for $5.00 each with free postage.