A lot of Portlanders are biking through the heat wave
We’re out here biking, no matter the weather.
Tips for biking in the heat
Read these stories and comment threads for loads of helpful tips on how to stay cool.
Here are a few basics:
- Ride slowly.
- If you see water, ride through it.
- Get bags off your back.
- Shade matters.
- Timing is everything.
- Freeze your drinks.
- Soak your shirt or a bandanna.
Riding the Portland heat wave (video)
Holy heck Portland! Record heat. It is stifling out there. I don’t have much time because I’m leaving for vacation tonight and I’ve got family in town, but wanted to share a little video I did yesterday biking in the hottest part of the day. I went out in my neighborhood to try and find … Read more
Get ready to roll through the heat with these tips
As if we didn’t have enough on our plates, now a heat wave is coming. Given that we’re in the midst of a surge in biking and many of you might not have been through a hot summer season before, it’s worth thinking ahead about how to stay comfortable when cycling gets sweaty. Biking in … Read more
Ride the heat wave with these 10 proven tricks
Time to get wet.
Take the no-sweat challenge (and other tips to survive the heat)
A few hot tips (get it?!).
Get hip to the heat this weekend
Anyone living in Portland has surely heard the doomsday predictions for tomorrow. It’s going to be well into the 90s! That’s like heat-ageddon around these parts. In all seriousness, it will be hot (so hot TriMet says their trains will slow down). But don’t let these scare tactics keep you from riding! Sunny and dry … Read more
Sweat and sprinklers: Thoughts on sultry cycling survival
How will you beat the heat?(Photos © J. Maus) If you’re out and about on two wheels today, remember to respect the heat. It’s hot out there (as if you didn’t know already) and it can make riding not only uncomfortable, but downright dangerous if you’re not ready for it. We hear a lot about … Read more
Comment of the Week: A 45-year bike commuter weighs in