Ever get light headed while riding?

[champion221elite]

While out for a ride today, I started to feel a bit disconnected from the task at hand. It's unseasonably warm and humid for September (high 80's and humidity is over 90%).

I was in full gear, and traffic was moving slow which didn't help get any air moving over me or the bike. I don't think it helped that I was sick yesterday with a stomach/ possible flu bug that prevented me from going to work. I've been drinking plenty of fluids, but haven't really eaten for 2 days or so.

Needless to say, I stayed in the air conditioning at a local business longer than anticipated and went straight home instead of taking the scenic route.

Has anybody else noticed a similar experience with the heat after getting over an illness?

 

[Smersh]

but haven't really eaten for 2 days or so.

Has anybody else noticed a similar experience with the heat after getting over an illness?

I think those two are the reason. When i'm sick, i try not to ride at all - not enough concentration. not eating could bring light-headedness easily. Hope you get better

 

[Motogiro]

Man! If you get over heated alone it'll play havoc with you.
Last year I almost lost it from heat exhaustion. I was playing on Palomar Mountain all morning and was having so much fun I didn't stop to hydrate, rest or eat. I got very sick, tunnel vision and almost passed out! I was lucky and Got off the mountain nad to a convenience store just in time and collapsed on the floor just inside the door. I was in full leathers and romping up and down the mountain in hot weather. I felt weird, headachey, and queezy.

Having the flew on top!

Go rest!!!

 

[Grainbelt]

Staying hydrated and snacking constantly are the only ways I can stay alert on longer days.

If I'm just planning to head out for an hour or two, but don't feel right, I simply stay home. Not worth it.

 

[CHEMIKER]

Staying hydrated and snacking constantly are the only ways I can stay alert on longer days.

I completely agree. Snacks are as important to my endurance as hydration.

 

[champion221elite]

My total time on the bike today was less than 30 minutes. In the 10 minutes it took me to get from my house to destination, I experienced a lack of energy that was followed by a headache and finally a feeling of everything closing in around me (tunnel vision).

Thankfully I was able to get off the bike for about 30 minutes and I took off my gear to cool off even faster in the A/C. I took a different, more direct route home which had a bit less traffic and allowed me to keep moving.

In hindsight, I should have driven my cage, but it was hooked up to my boat and I didn't feel like unhooking the trailer.