+1 I cycled into Seville with temps between 38-42c, it was heaven. Stopping cycling wasn't. Some on here might try pedaling a bit harder.
Anyone else spent ages waiting for "hot weather"to ride in then find it's too hot?
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+1 I cycled into Seville with temps between 38-42c, it was heaven. Stopping cycling wasn't. Some on here might try pedaling a bit harder.
the_mikey
Legendary Member
- Location
- South Gloucestershire
I'm faster in hot weather but I don't wait for it. It's the long summer evenings that make cycling enjoyable for me.
the_mikey
Legendary Member
- Location
- South Gloucestershire
The thing that amuses me is the tendency for British people to dress in shorts, T shirt and flip flops whenever the sun makes an appearance; even in February when the temperature is struggling to get above freezing.
I get the shorts out as soon as average temperatures are just creeping past 11 degrees
vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
That's good news for me then. Ten days of acclimatisation rides starting this coming Monday followed by eighteen days of acclimatised riding will do nicely.
Looking at the weather forecast, things are working in my favour on my tour.. The temperatures are going to gently drop from 33 degrees to 27 degrees before climbing back to 30 degrees in the first week.
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
After a few days of warm weather, I have just discovered the joys of not wearing a helmet. I like it. My T shirt remains yellow but not exactly Hi Viz. This could be progress.
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
I went out in the drizzly humid rain yesterday,not quite the cooling downpour i was hoping for!
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
38C in the sun and 35C in the shade recorded in our backyard/garden at 5pm today!
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
38C in the sun and 35C in the shade recorded in our backyard/garden at 5pm today!
Cool.
jazzkat
Fixed wheel fanatic.
- Location
- The Cumbrian Riviera
Has Accrington ever been so hot?38C in the sun and 35C in the shade recorded in our backyard/garden at 5pm today!
due to roadworks and my car being in the garage for a week I decided to start my commute again yesterday, 3 miles each way 'downhill' on to work 'UPHILL' on the way home. I am a generous 122kg and haven't cycled for a long time and I don't think i've picked the best week to start. Coming in is fine, but got the oh to pick me up last night as i wasn't ready for the heat but going to give it a go later...
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Has Accrington ever been so hot?
I don't think so!
It reminds me of thisView: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXeT-yHNcFI
graham56
Guru
I am in Mallorca at the moment and once you leave the coast road and head inland you lose the sea breeze and the heat is mental. As long as you keep rehydrating you should be ok. But to be honest this sort of heat does sap the strength from you.
As long as you're not stupid enjoy it . It's got to be better than the cold and wet.
As long as you're not stupid enjoy it . It's got to be better than the cold and wet.
