| The
weather is so critical to cycling that we study it intensly. If the weather
is going to be sunny we need to calculate the possibilities of the temperature
that day as heat can have a dramatic effect on the cyclists. If the weather
is going to be hot you choose a shady route, whereas if it is cool a sunny
road is better. We
do look at our local forecasts before a ride, but we also look up. Depending
on the direction we are going the forecasts may not be accurate anyhow.
If it is overcast... we guess rain, and prepare accordingly. If it is sunny
we pack a good deal of extra water and sunscreen. Staying
cool in the heat of the summer can be quite a challenge. Heat stroke can
be caused by the core body temperature becoming too hot. That can have
disasterous results. We have come way too close to this for comfort. Staying
dry and warm in the soggy weather is a challenge also. Outfitting kids
with raingear is costly so we have taken to using lightweight nylon jackes
coated in Scotch Guard water proofing spray. The sunglasses help keep the
dirt and mud out of the eyes, and the singing keeps the rain out of the
heart. :) Nothing
is more blessed than to see kids laughing while soaked from head to toe
and just having a great time together.. even if we are miles from home
and the rain isn't letting up any. :)
Stay Dry and Safe My Friends! Web
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