20 ways of staying cool on your summer bike commute

Bike commuting, or just getting around your city on a bike, can be tough in the summer if you don’t want to arrive at your destination sweaty and overheated. So I asked the Shifter community for some advice on keeping cool while riding in the summer, and I received dozens of great ideas. So here, I’m presenting all of your great ideas back to you. Hopefully, some of these tips will help you stay riding through some of those dog days of summer. Tips for staying cool while riding in the summer. 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Use panniers 2:05 Slow down 2:33 Walk up hills 3:02 Calm, fluid pedaling 3:22 Ride in the mornings or evenings 3:45 Stay hydrated 3:55 Avoid coffee (sorry) 4:21 Find sprinklers 4:49 sunscreen 5:13 Fully inflate tires 5:22 Tight, lubricated chain 5:47 Cool shower 6:15 Towel dry 6:34 Baby wipes 6:45 Embrace the sweat 7:12 Ride an e-bike 7:38 Don’t be a masochist To support this channel, please subscribe, share this v