Beat the Heat? No Sweat

Although Tropical Storm Fay has brought some coolness, these are the Dog Days of Summer and we know the heat will be back.

But my back will be cool thanks to a new technique I've learned on my last trip to the grocery store.

What you do is put one of these on your back:

 

The gallon-size Chocolate Frozen Yogurt is about 6 pounds worth of ice-cold heat-absorbing material. Placed in a backpack on your back, you'll be chillin' on the hottest of days.

Plus, when you get done with your ride, your chocolate milk recovery beverage will be ready. (I'm thinking about how I can get a camelback straw attached.)