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 I realize the air gets really bad in summer and that's why they have the program then, when awareness should be high, but any program encouraging people to do a little physical exercise should pick more moderate temperatures for a kick-off date! :-P That said: I started riding my bike to work last summer in 100-plus temps. Wasn't as bad as you'd think! The human cooling system works quite well. Just stay hydrated! It is a lot "warmer" to walk in 100-plus temps than to ride a bike, in my personal experience. The increased airflow over your body caused by the increased speed means the sweat actually evaporates for some cool down. I won't say it is as comfy as riding that car with the AC on high because of course it isn't, but it isn't the worst thing in the world either. I personally am fed up with the "YOU do it first. I don't wanna" resistance that any call to action ( not just for cleaner air and not picking on catpaw here, I'm speaking generally ) in...
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