Riding Your Trike In the Summer! - Tips and Tricks 

While on a group ride, I saw one cyclist wearing a baseball cap under his helmet - so I tried that. Works great as I now have a built-in visor, plus it covers my (bald) head, so I don't get sunburned on the top of my head. I always wear sunglasses, my sister is constantly reminding me to apply suntan lotion (which I am very thankful for her advice), and my doctor tells me that I should be drinking twice as much water while cycling than when I'm being a couch potato. Now I have an excuse for wearing all those bright, colorful long-sleeved shirts.

A misting spray bottle will be great since pedaling along will supply a breeze to get the evaporative cooling effect. I have a kayak canopy that I haven’t set up yet but it will create a spot of shade above my head if it’s unbearable. I also fill my water bottle about a third full and freeze it overnight, so I can be drinking cold water. Luckily I live in the PNW where it doesn’t normally get hot, so I only practice on trips to warmer spots

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My bike helmet helps keep me cool. We have a wonderful Rail Trail near us and have to ride on the road to access it and always wear a helmet in that circumstance. But when on the trail the helmet used to come off and was replace by just a sun visor. A local bike shop runs a trike ride and requires a helmet so I put my visor on the outside of the helmet and to my surprise the air rushed through the helmet and was much cooler than just the visor. So now I wear my helmet all of the time which is not only a cooler option but a safer one too.

I think these are ‘summer light’ tips, and think one water bottle isn’t enough, and wearing light weight, long sleeved shirt and long trousers is better than sun screen, also something like ‘DaBrim ‘ to shade your face is a must!

Nice video, just wanted to add the following details. This is coming to you from a redhead covered with freckles that can’t tanner save his life… About clothing, make sure your clothing is not only moisture wicking but has a SPF rating. Look for something with at least SPF 30, SPF 50 or higher is better. As part of your kit, light weight SPF rated long pants or tights and long sleeved shirts can help you if you are getting over exposed or are already sunburned. Sun screen use a sweat proof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, 50 or higher is better and carry a small bottle or tube of sunscreen with you so you can reapply as needed during your ride.

Pro Tip: Start out hydrated. Don't wait till you're thirsty to start drinking.

This is all good and well but I don't want to look like a ghost

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