The last 40 km of last Monday’s Stage 3 of the TdF was deemed too hazardous for spectators to observe the race from the road as a major wild fire raced through Southern France and the deeply dry floura caused by extreme heat including not only record temperatures but also record term.
With extreme heat continuing in Europe and various cities in the US, it is crucial to point out that heat makes the brain more susceptible to surrounding air with harmful chemicals.
In elderly residents this leads to significantly more cases of Parkinson’s and dementia.
Childrens’ brains are adversely affected by heat too, especially deteriorating math skills as reported by NYTimesAPP.
There is indeed another valuable role for bicycle riding in acquiring foreign languages. For example try learning three new words with context before you hop on the bicycle.
Repeat the words from time to time on the wheel. Some experts say it may take up to 40 repetitions to learn some words. In a word, time on the wheel can be effectively used, including for repetition to learn and reinforce learning.
Languages, poetry, songs, etc. turn our focus away from the grind of working muscles to the smart and silky smooth cognitive activities of the brain.