Rapha's Guide to Hot Weather Riding - Women's
Long days and easy miles, warm weather and broad smiles, riding your bike is a pure pleasure in the summer months. To help you make the most of the best season for cycling, we put together a hot weather riding guide – complete with hints and tips from the pros on staying cool.
Don't forget these details...
Always opt for lightweight, breathable fabrics to promote airflow, and stay away from heat-absorbing dark colours where possible.
A base layer can move moisture away from your body faster, helping you stay cool in all but the hottest conditions.
With hot weather rides often starting early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day, it’s important to prepare ahead of time including pre-hydrating the night before with electrolytes and extra water consumption.
Critical for everything from performance to temperature regulation, proper hydration is perhaps the most important principle in your fight to stay cool. Carrying an extra bidon with ice will help you stay fresh and mean you have spare water to dump over your head.
