☀️ Beat the Heat, Ride Smart! 🚴
Iowa summers can be hot and humid. Whether you’re riding a few miles or the whole route, know the signs of heat-related illness.
🥵 Heat Exhaustion
Watch for:
- Heavy sweating
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Weakness
➡️ Stop riding, move to shade, cool down, and drink water with electrolytes.
- 🚨 Heat Stroke is a Medical Emergency
- Signs include:
- Confusion
- Hot, red skin
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
➡️ Call 911 immediately and begin cooling the person while waiting for help.
- 💧 Prevent Heat Illness
- Drink water before you’re thirsty.
- Replace electrolytes throughout the day.
- Eat regularly to keep your energy up.
- Take breaks in the shade.
- Wear light-colored, breathable clothing.
- Look out for your fellow riders.
Remember: Hydrate. Fuel. Rest. Repeat. A quick break is always better than a medical emergency. Stay safe and enjoy the ride!
The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is the longest, largest, and oldest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. Since 1973, it has brought thousands of cyclists together to experience the beauty of Iowa’s countryside, small-town hospitality, and unforgettable memories
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