A lot of Portlanders are biking through the heat wave
We’re out here biking, no matter the weather.
Read these stories and comment threads for loads of helpful tips on how to stay cool.
Here are a few basics:
We’re out here biking, no matter the weather.
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
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
Time to get wet.
A few hot tips (get it?!).
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
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
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