Summer brings warmer weather and longer nights This means there will be more bicyclists out on the road. Many riders overestimate their ability to be seen. They feel that if they can see well enough to ride, others should be able to see them. But every motorist at some point or another has experienced pulling […]
Dangers of Summer Cycling – Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia is the opposite of hypothermia. In its advanced stages it is called either heat stroke or sunstroke. Hyperthermia is an acute condition which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can get rid of. Typically, the condition is caused by extended exposure to high temperatures. With time, the heat-regulating mechanisms […]