7 tips to ride without suffering this summer!

Summer, I leave my car in the garage! Cycling is ideal to discover the city, summer is THE season to get out of your bike. But watch out for sunburn and dehydration! At G4, we love taking care of our cyclist community. That’s why we’ve prepared you a TOP 7 best tips to face the crushing heat without suffering!

1) Wear light Cycling wear

Wear clothes by appropriating your sport activity, means apparel with flexibility and performance. Choose a slim cut clothes, with a well-ventilated mesh at the lower abdomen, underarms and back. Don’t forget, that your clothes are also an additional protection against the sun’s rays and are much more effective than most sunscreens. At G4, all our products are treated with UV50 + which guarantees you a safe and protected ride. Similarly, this UV50 treatment grants a better durability to your shorts, thanks to the filtration method of the sunrays. Our ‘Tropic’ summer jersey is the ideal companion for your long bike rides. It’s neon colors and the fluorescent strip on the back increase your visibility on the roads, give you an extra security in all circumstances.

2) Drink isotonic

Good hydratation is an obligation, when the heat insupportable. It is strongly advised to drink water before, during and after exercise in order to maintain its body in perfect hydration. It is also an additional protection against cramps: we talk about it here! However, flat water is not sufficient during a high-intensity activity. The carbohydrate or isotonic drink will bring you in addition, carbohydrates, nutrients essential to the effort, as well as mineral salts. Hydration and energy supply will be much more effective when the drink is isotonic, its passage through the blood is optimal.

3) Choose good nutrition

Eating well constitutes an energy contribution extremely beneficial to match the performances of the greatest champions. We recommend that you have a healthy and varied diet: dairy products at each meal to ensure a good intake of protein and especially calcium and Magenisum; Meat or equivalent for an iron-rich intake and some good protein (fish, eggs, pois) thus promote the renewal of muscle growth; Starchy foods for carbohydrate intake; Fruits and vegetables, rich in water to hydrate and to promote fructose, the natural sugar of fruits, very beneficial for sports performances. Attention also to the zinc deficiency, essential trace element essential for our organism. This can be dangerous for the athlete because it participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids and the synthesis of proteins. Zinc is present in most of our diet: meat, poultry, offal, fish, seafood but also whole grains, organic bread, pulses. Space your meals and do not mix everything! We will give you more information on this in our next article.

4) Wear sunglasses

When you are lucky to live on the Côte d’Azur, wearing glasses becomes mandatory. Ultraviolet radiation must be controlled with tinted or polarized lenses to ensure high performance. It is advisable to choose a frame that is wide enough to cover the entire eye area for protection. The Bollé 6th Sense glasses are an excellent compromise thanks to a condensed technology combining design and robustness.

5) Wear helmet

In summer as in winter, the helmet is an element not to be neglected, especially in summer! Not only does it protect you in case of craches, but it is also a good companion that will avoid you sunstroke! We meet on the market a large number of light and airy helmets such as the Giro Synthe or Giro Aeon, the brands Kask, Mavic or Scott. All these helmets are perfect for a sunny summer have a real ventilation system optimized to reduce sweat which improves your comfort, Wear a G4 cycling cap or a G4 headband under the helmet, to ensure a better evacuation of sweat.

6) Protect your hands

Summer Gloves are a valuable aid to avoid having the moist, sweaty, and therefore slippery hands on the handlebars. The G4’s leather or synthetic gloves provides excellent moisture wicking and exceptional air circulation to keep your hands cool even under stifling heat.

7) Have a dry feet

Socks are an accessory not to be neglected. It is advisable to wear them to ensure a good ventilation of your feet for an antiperspirant effect. There are short and light versions, with high rod or energizing fiber. The G4 socks have been designed to combine comfort and performance. Our essential socks for a hot summer are especially the our G4 Compression socks with an activation effect in the blood circulation for a better tonicity and avoid all feet problems (swollen feet feelings).

We hope that this article will be useful for you. In this heavy heat, do not forget to moist by drinking two liters of water per day!