Bikin' Mike's Cool Down Cocktail
First Inspired by The Goatneck
Years ago, while riding in The Goatneck with my friend Fred Miller, the heat was building and we were fading. I did not know how much Fred was fading until I heard him ask me to get up front (at my size he says I offer little relief). As I pulled him in to the finish, I thought about what we could do to combat the heat. I pulled out my water bottle and gave us both a spray on the arms and legs. It helped, but not much. When we pulled into the parking lot, I went to my car and began to grab some water bottles out of a cooler. As my hand dipped into the icy/slushy water, I had an idea. I grabbed some hand towels that were there, dipped them in the ice water, wrung them out and shared them with Fred. We used them to wipe down our faces, arms and legs before wrapping them around our necks. The Bikin' Mike Cool Down Cocktail was born. I make sure I have an ice chest and towels at every ride I attend - and they are always a hit. Just make sure to use it at the END of the ride for best results.
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