The Sweat Science Advice Nobody Tells Bike Commuters

Sweat can be a huge barrier for many people considering bike commuting or just getting around the city on a bike. Who wants to arrive at their destination a hot, sweaty mess!? So I looked into the science of sweat and tried a bunch of methods to try to minimize the impact of sweat on my bike rides.

Big thanks to Sarah Everts. Her book The Joy of Sweat is fun and super interesting: https://amzn.to/3UUzHQO

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0:00 Introduction
2:31 Why sweating makes us a successful species
5:42 Why does sweat stink?
6:40 The factors that influence our sweat
9:29 Tips: The way we ride
13:20 Tips: How we carry stuff
13:34 Tips: Choosing your route
14:14 Tips: Cooling your body with beverages
14:38 Tips: The ultimate sweat killing bike
15:06 Tips: Gadgets and devices
16:59 Tips: Mitigate the smell of sweat
19:13 Tips: The best type of clothing
22:53 My newfound appreciation