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[RC] helmet heat build up cures? - Jonni JewellOK, I am feeling like a wuss. I used to be able to ride all day in the California sun, and do real well. But, we have just enough humidity here in North Texas, that it has been getting to me when I ride. I think one of the biggest problems is the heat build up under my helmet. Yes it is vented, and yes, I have tried pouring water in the vent holes, to wet my head to help cool down. But, it is not real effective. In the past, I tried one of those "cool caps" that you wet, and put on under the helmet, but they did not seem to stay cool very long. Besides strapping a big ol Igloo ice chest behind the saddle, to dunk my head in ice every so often, anyone have anything they have found that works well? I picked up some of those instant ice pack, that are a one time use, that you break the seal inside, and it mixes and turns cold. Shoot, I could carry a dozen of those in my saddle bag, and just keep replacing them with a new one. Suggestions? And yes, I am remembering to drink my water, looking into other electrolyte drinks besides Gatorade which has a bunch of sugar in it, and am thinking more about what I eat when riding in the heat. Thanks! Jonni =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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