{"id":249698,"date":"2026-06-23T16:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/tips-to-stay-cool-and-safe-when-cycling-in-the-heat\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:24:15","slug":"tips-to-stay-cool-and-safe-when-cycling-in-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/tips-to-stay-cool-and-safe-when-cycling-in-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to stay cool and safe when cycling in the heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-16f04084-6b0e-4f0e-be58-6eaff6720d03\">It&#8217;ll be news to nobody here in the UK that the sun has currently got his hat on.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s currently 31\u00b0 Celsius at <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> HQ in Bath, and temperatures are predicted to soar to the high-30s (around 100\u00b0 F) for most of England in the coming days, likely hitting all-time highs since records began.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-16f04084-6b0e-4f0e-be58-6eaff6720d03-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With a Red Weather Warning for &#8216;Extreme Heat&#8217; in effect across the country, it&#8217;s imperative to stay safe when going about your day-to-day business, and that might counterintuitively mean staying indoors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\\\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\\\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Aside from a dunk in the sea \u2013 I wish I had taken up surfing as a kid \u2013 there are worse sports you can do in conditions like these. However, it&#8217;s important to remain vigilant if you do choose to venture out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a cyclist, you&#8217;re often in direct sunlight for multiple hours at a time, working hard. You might not feel as though you&#8217;re sweating as much as when you go for a run or work out in the gym, but that&#8217;s probably because the sweat is doing its job of cooling you down by evaporating, and thus you must remember to replace the fluids and electrolytes you&#8217;re losing.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are plenty of other things you should be doing to keep yourself safe, too. Here are nine things to think about.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-aa028a44-5715-4b7f-9475-cfb0854ad2f2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sun-cream-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sun cream<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-fd33a112-abc4-46f0-b3e2-80c70c9a035b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first line of defence against the sun&#8217;s harmful rays is a good quality sunscreen with high SPF rating. The higher SPF the better, along with a liberal approach to application. 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By drinking plenty of fluids in the 24 hours leading up to your ride, you have more fluid to help you sweat, and a bigger buffer before the wheels start falling off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But this needs to be approached sensibly. Too much water without also eating real foods or at least supplementing electrolytes can lead to hyponatraemia, which is when the body&#8217;s balance between water and sodium is disrupted and becomes overly diluted.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9978eab3-2fe0-4fc2-9446-a20335c251f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UAE Team Emirates&amp;#039; Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the best young rider&amp;#039;s white jersey douses himself with water to cool down as he cycles in the final ascent of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in the last kilometers of the 15th stage of the 110th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 179 km between Les Gets Les Portes du Soleil and Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, in the French Alps, on July 16, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JAPZqh3VT7n6kiC9LExgCd.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tadej Poga\u010dar lives in Monaco, so should be well acclimatised to warm weather, but even he feels the need to douse his head with water and cool off. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-7e1f3497-d60a-4dbb-82ab-c1529e929dba\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"alternate-water-and-electrolytes-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alternate water and electrolytes<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-7ddfc664-4a5f-48cd-9532-ddfea376ff22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Connected to the above, it&#8217;s important to add electrolytes to at least one of your bottles, but it can also be beneficial carrying a bottle of plain water.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Your body&#8217;s natural cooling mechanism is to sweat, which takes heat away from the body as that sweat evaporates. If you feel the heat rise a little too far, pouring some of that water over your neck, back, arms or legs can help accelerate this evaporative cooling effect.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c8085d00-e918-4086-8d0c-308515e5bdcc\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1800px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.28%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:1200\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:1024\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:970\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:650\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:480\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:320\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Castelli Aero Race 8S jersey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:1200\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:1024\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:970\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:650\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:480\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80,w:320\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:606,l:0,cw:1800,ch:1013,q:80\/YZntnH7aBLJEz94iBPBV93.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A white jersey and a white well-vented helmet are a good combo for hot weather riding <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-e454e57c-91f3-4280-ab04-f0a2c5136b2a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"avoid-cotton-wear-white-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Avoid cotton, wear white<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-fb736c3b-6900-4fd4-a2e6-84ed6c9336a1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Compared to modern polyester apparel, older cotton cycling jerseys are pretty poor at aiding breathability and the sweat-wicking properties that help with your body&#8217;s natural evaporative cooling techniques.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Also, on days where the sun is beating strongly, avoid black or dark clothing which absorb the sun&#8217;s radiation, and instead opt for light colours or white that can reflect the sun&#8217;s rays.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-d95d6e35-239f-4ae0-8445-f660c130d56d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"time-your-ride-plan-your-route-and-avoid-the-hottest-part-of-the-day-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Time your ride, plan your route, and avoid the hottest part of the day<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2135b88b-0a8f-4a59-bee9-90aa35c283bb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is a two-in-one tip, and it falls squarely under &#8216;avoid the heat at all costs&#8217;. In short, if you can avoid riding during the hottest part of the day, you should.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But even if getting out at 6 AM isn&#8217;t feasible, you can adapt your route to ride roads that are likely to be shaded by tree cover or tall buildings, rather than heading out onto your nearest moor where roads are exposed and primed for baking in the afternoon sun.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-0225c11c-ed5d-4a73-ac33-c4020f94cf38\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"plan-your-stops-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Plan your stops<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0898405c-c6d4-4e97-a0fb-74f1a50a42ad\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Connected to the above, consider whether your ride needs a stopping place, either at the roadside in the shade to reapply your suncream, at a petrol station for a top-up of water, or at a cafe with air conditioning to give you a chance to cool down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Do a bit of research on places to stop, shops that&#8217;ll be open, cafes that will let you lock your bike up, or ice cream vans that&#8217;ll serve you up a Solero.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d73323b2-066b-4178-9192-d9c99bb227c7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6221px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.66%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tadej Poga&amp;amp;#269;ar stuffs an ice vest down the back of his Tour de France yellow jersey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QYAXcUj6QRwW8oJpB9VmBW.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tadej Poga\u010dar with an ice vest down the back of his Tour de France yellow jersey <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-1045828a-bd07-401b-b280-53a773373626\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"take-a-leaf-out-of-the-pro-peloton-s-book-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Take a leaf out of the pro peloton&#8217;s book<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-54b8541a-d7d4-4717-b08a-14b40c7e041b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Before hot race days, most pro cyclists will cut the leg off a pair of stockings, stuff it with ice cubes, tie a knot in the top and pop it inside their jersey against between their shoulder blades. This not only acts as local cooling for an area that sits in direct sunlight, but as the ice melts, the water covers the torso and evaporates, helping to keep the core temperature down.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-2f9a9834-3f04-45f0-8fc8-c7af0bfb64e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ice-drinks-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ice drinks<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2845845b-4995-4fdb-a7e0-6c9d443c70b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We&#8217;ve all heard of putting our bottles in the fridge the night before we head out, but a pro tech tip that takes this one step further is replacing that drink with an ice slushy, which does an excellent job of cooling your core temperature from the inside.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And since we don&#8217;t care much for average speed on our training rides, you could even swap out your plastic bottles for stainless steel insulated bottles and keep those slushies cold for your entire ride.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-collectionwidget-23f9c8c8f4cf30d4eaa32b0bafd91827\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-container hero-product-container product-block-no-wrap\">\n<div class=\"product-block-row\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero kiosq-b\" data-id=\"de8c5819-1c80-463c-bfe2-5d83845262c2\" id=\"elk-de8c5819-1c80-463c-bfe2-5d83845262c2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=78475&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FNinja-Milkshakes-Preperation-WhisperChill-FS301UKSTGD%2Fdp%2FB0FQPLTRTV%2F%3Ftag%3Dftr-cyclingnews-us-21%26ascsubtag%3Dcyclingnews-us-7426960120628751465-21\" data-model-name=\"Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker\" data-model-brand=\"Ninja\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Ninja-Milkshakes-Preperation-WhisperChill-FS301UKSTGD\/dp\/B0FQPLTRTV\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=78475&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FNinja-Milkshakes-Preperation-WhisperChill-FS301UKSTGD%2Fdp%2FB0FQPLTRTV%2F%3Ftag%3Dftr-cyclingnews-us-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21\" data-merchant-name=\"Amazon UK\" data-merchant-id=\"1027\" data-merchant-network=\"Amazonuk\" data-merchant-url=\"amazon.co.uk\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKKzxmFReYq2P2irGFgGZm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKKzxmFReYq2P2irGFgGZm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKKzxmFReYq2P2irGFgGZm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKKzxmFReYq2P2irGFgGZm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKKzxmFReYq2P2irGFgGZm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKKzxmFReYq2P2irGFgGZm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink &amp;amp;amp; Slushie Machine With Rapidchill Technology | 88 Oz. 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