I rode home from work today and learnt the following:
1. If it is over 30 degrees- don’t plan a big ride
2. Drink plenty of water throughout the day- not just two cups of coffee
3. If you plan on getting the train most of the way, stick to that plan
4. Make sure you have at least $7 in your wallet to buy two VERY over priced tiny bottles of “black aspirin” from the closest cafe on Beach Road.
5. If you start getting black spots in your vision, sit down in the shade.
6. Freeze a water bottle so it isn’t as warm as the aforementioned coffee during the ride.
7. Going the long way to avoid the big roundabouts during peak hour is only relevant if you are riding through them in peak hour.
8. Don’t try out a new back pack on a 45km ride in 33 degree heat- it will hurt.
9. Lipgloss and sunscreen are important even if you start riding at 5pm
10. It is important to have an easily assembled dinner so when you stagger in the door at 7.30 there is something to eat quickly. (ie. random thrown together zucchini pasta will do)
11. A northerly wind seems like a good idea, but it is hot and unpleasant.
There was only about 10 other cyclists on Beach Road tonight- I think that is a sign.
Posted by Andrew(AJH) on January 16, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Feel proud that you got out and did some exercise today, I didn’t!
Posted by LBTEPA on January 16, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Oh my wrd you are my hero – glad you got home okay ((hugs))
Posted by Em on January 17, 2012 at 8:37 am
It’s not until you truly need one that you appreciate how damn good a Coke is
I had some cokes at my drink station on Sunday, random strangers were declaring their love for me when they saw them!
Well done on a tough ride, hope you slept well.
Posted by sassydrcil on January 19, 2012 at 7:58 pm
oh dear. Hug. Dehydration sucks.