Too hot to ride, or maybe I’m just getting old

[vito1943]

Here in north central IL it has been hot, really hot and with high humidity. Add to this the smoke from Canada. I haven’t taken my RT out in a week. I used to ride unless it was close to triple digits, but now I hesitate if it hits 90. Maybe I’m just getting old, but then again, I’m only 83.

 

[VitoNam]

"Smart is as smart does" is the old adage. Good to now that you're still hanging in there making wise choices.

 

[Little Blue]

Same things are happening right now in Indiana. Currently cloudy and 92°F.
Terrible heat index at 104°F.

So No Spyder Ryde Time today for me.

 

[mecsw500]

Here in north central IL it has been hot, really hot and with high humidity. Add to this the smoke from Canada. I haven’t taken my RT out in a week. I used to ride unless it was close to triple digits, but now I hesitate if it hits 90. Maybe I’m just getting old, but then again, I’m only 83.

Have you tried this from Amazon, pretty cheap solution for me:

Alphacool Frosty Body Cooling Ice Vest​

It's been well into the triple digits here, and under a vented jacket this works great. I put the second set of cool packs it comes with in an insulated cooler in the trunk and swap over when the first set stops cooling.

It's been triple digits here and I can't go out in that heat without it.

 

[JayBros]

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

 

[dpetrick]

Same here in NW Iowa. Been riding, but waiting until evening. So no long rides until it cools down a bit. Next weeks is forecasted to be a bit more moderate. That is if you can trust the weatherman.

 

[vito1943]

Vitonam: when and where were you in-country? ‘70-‘71 at Camp Eagle with the 101st.