Cycling in the heat: How to protect your body
Created: 06/22/2022, 11:21 am
By: Philipp Mosthaf
Cycling in the heat can be fun too – with the right clothing, drinking enough and taking breaks.
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Cycling in high heat can be a big challenge for the body.
Find out here how to protect your body in summer and what helps in the heat.
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Whether MTB, e-bike, electronic cargo bike or fat bike, the bikes with the thick tires - cycling is becoming more and more popular and unusual.
Because cycling has several advantages: unlike running, the joints are spared, sport is generally good for the cardiovascular system and you move in the fresh air, you can fully enjoy nature.
In high heat, however, things look a little different.
In summer, the body quickly reaches its limits and loses a great deal of fluid due to the high temperatures.
In addition, you are constantly exposed to the sun's rays.
Nevertheless, you don't have to do without cycling in the heat.
Just as there is rain gear for the bike, you can also help yourself in summer.
We'll tell you a few
Tips and show you products that protect your body when cycling in summer
.
Cycling in the heat: tips & tricks for the summer
Protection from the sun is the be-all and end-all when cycling in summer.
Prevent sunstroke.
This works best with a
hat and sunglasses
.
When it comes to headgear, safety comes first, of course.
We therefore recommend a light bicycle helmet with a sun visor and ventilation slots for sufficient ventilation.
Combine sun protection and safety: there are now many bicycle helmets with a visor.
Not only the head must be protected from UV radiation.
Use sun milk or cream
to protect your arms, neck and legs from sunburn.
Make sure you have a sufficient sun protection factor of at least 30. We recommend SPF 50 for light skin types. Sunscreen with zinc is ideal for sports in the sun.
These creams contain zinc oxide as a natural UV filter and are therefore also popular with surfers.
Cycling in the heat puts immense strain on the body.
After all, the body not only has to process the sporting activity, it also fights against its own overheating.
A lot of fluid is lost this way.
Hence our advice: drink, drink, drink!
Drink
enough liquid with important minerals and sodium
- keyword: electrolytes.
This is the only way to remain efficient throughout the entire bike tour.
Don't just drink during breaks.
Always take a bottle or two with you on the journey so that you can drink on the go.
Even if it makes a bike tour really enjoyable, do without the ice-cold shandy or other alcoholic drinks.
Speaking of breaks: Sport in summer is exhausting, the body reaches its limits.
Therefore, make
regular and sufficient stops in the shade
.
Do you have the opportunity to swim in a river or lake?
Nothing like pure.
But be careful: go in slowly and get your body used to the cold.
A "temperature shock" can cause cardiovascular problems.
In the worst case, you suffer a heart attack or a stroke, as reported by the DLRG.
Cycling in the heat is sweaty, no matter how strenuous the bike ride is.
In general, good functional clothing is important for sports.
This is
moisture-regulating, comfortable to wear and dries very quickly
.
We also recommend light-colored sportswear in summer, as dark clothes absorb the sunlight.
Many cyclists recommend Merino wool clothing.
This offers natural protection against UV radiation.
Merino wool is also breathable and dries faster than cotton, according to the
eurobike.at portal.
In the following we present some products with which cycling in the heat should no longer be a problem.
Shinmax bicycle helmet with removable visor - the bestseller
Shinmax bike helmet with detachable visor © Shinmax
Shinmax bike helmet from €37.99 – on sale!
size | 57-62cm |
|---|---|
weight | 350g |
ventilation | Lots of breathable openings |
sun protection | Removable visor |
material | polycarbonate |
extras | 6 LED taillights (3 lighting modes) |
Colours | Available in 12 different colors |
Amazon rating | 4.3 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
VICTGOAL bike helmet with detachable, magnetic visor - top rated
VICTGOAL bicycle helmet with detachable, magnetic visor © VICTGOAL
VICTGOAL bike helmet for €46.99 – on sale!
size | 57-61 cm |
|---|---|
weight | 310g |
ventilation | 21 breathable openings |
sun protection | Removable visor + sun cap |
material | polycarbonate |
extras | 6 LED taillights (3 lighting modes) |
Colours | Available in 9 different colors |
Amazon rating | 4.5 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Mineral sunscreen with nano-free zinc from Eclat Skincare - the bestseller
Mineral sunscreen with nano-free zinc from Eclat Skincare © Eclat Skincare
Eclat Skincare sunscreen for €9.87 - on sale!
Sun protection factor 50 and UVA+++++ (highest available UVA protection)
6x more protection thanks to Hydro-Shield
3x safer thanks to nano-free zinc, blocks skin-aging UVA rays
Without whitening effect and developed by dermatologists
Water and sweat resistant
Quantity: 75ml
Amazon rating: 4.3 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lavidal Allergic Sun Protection Gel - fragrance-free gel for allergy sufferers
Lavidal Allergy Sun Protection Gel © Lavidal
Lavidal sun protection gel for €14.20 – on sale!
SPF 20, 30 or 50+
Triple cell protection thanks to UVB, UVA and infrared A
For sun allergy and Mallorca acne
Without perfume, dyes and preservatives
Lightweight, waterproof formulation
Quantity: 200ml
Amazon rating: 4.6 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Revival isotonic drink powder - the bestseller
Revival Isotonic Drink Powder © Revival
Revival powdered drink for €8.99 - on sale!
ingredients | hydration salts, vitamins C, B1, B3, B5 and B12 |
|---|---|
Consumption recommendation | 1 stick per 500ml of water |
Crowd | 6 sticks of 10 g each |
taste | 6 different flavors |
Amazon rating | 4.2 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Isostar Hydrate & Perform Iso Drink - Electrolyte powder for maximum performance
Isostar Hydrate & Perform Iso Drink © Isostar
Isostar Drink for €6.99 - on sale!
ingredients | Electrolytes, vitamin C & B1 as well as calcium & magnesium |
|---|---|
Consumption recommendation | 3 measuring spoons per 500 ml of water |
Crowd | 400g |
taste | 4 different flavors |
Amazon rating | 4.6 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Dextro Energy Zero Calories – Zero Calorie Electrolyte Tablets
Dextro Energy Zero Calories © Dextro Energy
Dextro Energy Zero Calories from €6.50 – on sale!
ingredients | Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium and Chloride |
|---|---|
Consumption recommendation | 1 tablet per 500 - 750 ml of water |
Crowd | 3x 20 tablets |
taste | 4 different flavors |
Amazon rating | 4.4 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Functional shirt for men made from merino wool by Alpin Loacker – the bestseller
Alpin Loacker Merino T-shirt for men © Alpin Loacker
Alpine Loacker functional shirt for €46.99 – on sale!
material | 86% merino wool (sustainable certified) |
|---|---|
Available sizes | S - XL |
Colors available | Blue, Gray, Green, Red, Black |
Amazon rating | 4.6 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
VAUDE T-shirt for women – mix of merino wool and polyester
VAUDE Women's Sveit Shirt © VAUDE
VAUDE T-shirt for women from €26.49 – on sale!
material | 88% polyester, 12% virgin wool |
|---|---|
Available sizes | 34 - 46 |
Colors available | In 23 different colors |
Amazon rating | 4.4 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
