How to stay cool on your bike in the summer heat This post gives some tips and tricks to stay cool while riding, like when on longer rides (cycle camping, bike touring, randonneuring, etc) when the summer heat is cranked on full !! Some helpful tips we have found over the years based on this can be categorized under these themes: WATER: To help your body keep cool through perspiration and keep those vital organs intact, drinking plenty of water is key. Pack your bike for lots