5 ways to beat the heat

How to Beat the Heat:

1. Find a friend who belongs to the Lombard Street Pool, or any other pool in the city. Invite yourself along.
2. Swedish Fish-flavored water ice at Rita's. Not actually my favorite, but an interesting idea. I'm partial to mango-and-vanilla "gelati," which really bears no relation to gelato.
3. The Herron "Sprayground" Park at 2nd and Reed. Bring a child or several, for added street cred.
4. My personal favorite tactic: bathtub full of ice water and a pitcher of mojitos.
5. Clothes too hot? Bike naked! (Too bad you have to wait until Sept. 6.)