KEEP COOL ON YOUR BIKE It’s Hot OutThere—PrepareYourself BeforeHeadingOut
Get wet. You’d be amazed what wearing a dampT-shirt and bandana can do to regulate your temperature. If you’re worried about staying soaked, don’t sweat it — if it’s hot out, it shouldn’t take muchmore than an hour for your clothing to dry. Every hour or so, find a rest stop and soak your shirt and rag. While you’re at it, take a hearty drink of water and fill up that bottle or Camelbak you brought with you. You’ll needmore water than you think. There are few things easier to do—andmore dangerous— than becoming seriously dehydrated on your bike. Be smart. If you ever find yourself dazed by the heat and humidity, your mind growing foggy and a headache starting to set in, don’t try to tough it out. Pull over, take off that helmet and gear for a fewminutes, and take a swig of water. While riding in the heat can actually be a great time if you’re prepared for it, heat exhaustion is a serious concern that’s not to be trifled with.
There’s nothing better than a ride in the summer sunshine; the hum of the wind in your ears as you cruise down the highway is pure bliss. But around here, especially if you’re out for a long ride, it can get blazing hot and brutally humid. Here are three tips to keep cool on your next ride. Gear up. In 90-degree weather, it can be tempting to chuck all that stuffy safety gear aside, but in addition to exposing
yourself to serious injury, it increases your risk of heat exhaustion. Plus, motorcyclists who ride without safety gear tend to become dehydratedmore quickly than their covered- up counterparts, since sweat evaporates more readily off their skin. Instead of abandoning your gear altogether, pick up some gear that’s specifically designed for warmer climates. Look for light-colored jackets and pants with a ton of ventilation, with a layer of breathable fabric beneath. Consider getting yourself a cooling vest, which is perfect when airflow alone isn’t enough to cool you.
and Celery Slaw BLUE CHEESE BUFFALODOGS
Nomatter where you stand on the great ketchup versusmustard debate, you’ll love these spicy, tangy, easy-to-make buffalo dogs. They’re the perfect way to elevate your Fourth of July cookout.
INGREDIENTS
FOR CELERY SLAW: •
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1 package of your favorite hot dogs
1 package hot dog buns
4 celery stalks, very thinly sliced
1 bottle Frank’s RedHot sauce 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
Celery salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. For slaw, toss all ingredients together and season with celery salt and pepper. 2. Grill hot dogs and toast buns. 3. Assemble hot dogs, douse with hot sauce, and top with celery slaw. 4. Top with blue cheese, add another splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy, and serve.
[Recipe inspired by Real Simple]
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