CloverHillCrawler
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Unfortunately after watching the news tonight, I would say a front end loader would be a better vehicle.
That is all that will be getting around after that.
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Too hot to ryde!
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Unfortunately after watching the news tonight, I would say a front end loader would be a better vehicle.
That is all that will be getting around after that.
pegasus1300
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Just watching the news and there has been a few roads buckling because of the heat here in Utah. I did not use to mind the heat too much but now with age and meds that don't tolerate the heat so well I just don't do it very well anymore. If I ride it is earlier in the day or in the evening when it is cooler.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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Good idea. Your tires would probably melt before you got out of town!
I was out riding Sunday evening and noticed the temperature showed 106 in Chandler when I got to Queen Creek, it was 102. Just took about an hour ride. I did keep the front of my modular helmet up. This 75 year old needed the wind therapy.
SportsterDoc
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I do not mind the heat, but ride mostly AM this time of year...sometimes PM for local errands.
Use a helmet (not required in New Mexico) mainly to keep sun off my head
A long sleeve light colored T shirt keeps sun off my arms.
Not as much issue with long traffic signals in central New Mexico as there was in Las Vegas, NV.
Attached photo is of my 2016 Moto Guzzi V7II, 4 PM, 21 June 2017 in Las Vegas.
The LCD display in the tach indicates 116 F (display while riding, not parked in sun)
I was only 70 then, but heat seems no different at age 76.
Use a helmet (not required in New Mexico) mainly to keep sun off my head
A long sleeve light colored T shirt keeps sun off my arms.
Not as much issue with long traffic signals in central New Mexico as there was in Las Vegas, NV.
Attached photo is of my 2016 Moto Guzzi V7II, 4 PM, 21 June 2017 in Las Vegas.
The LCD display in the tach indicates 116 F (display while riding, not parked in sun)
I was only 70 then, but heat seems no different at age 76.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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One of my slowest rides ever was last summer when I was coming home from eastern Iowa and riding through southern Idaho. Temp was well into the 90's. I stopped about every 30 minutes to drink water and cool down, and this while wearing a cool vest. The memory of that discomfort is what keeps my Spyder parked during these hot days now.
EdMat
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This link is to the company that actually make the chilled vest for various companies. This is the one I meant to post the first time. Have talked with a few folks that have used them and they were all happy. Should have ordered one last year, could sure use it about now.
https://www.compcooler.shop/
SLICE
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I must be dumb or just too stoopid, last Sunday I rode 657? miles in 90+ degree heat with gear on.
Yep, it was hot, but I drank constantly.
So, my answer to the OP's question, NO it's not too hot to ride.
Not that I'm in New England it might be too wet or too deep to ride. :yikes:
Yep, it was hot, but I drank constantly.
So, my answer to the OP's question, NO it's not too hot to ride.
Not that I'm in New England it might be too wet or too deep to ride. :yikes:
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Mikey
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hyea: Row,row,row your boat!Two days ago, was on on my new to Me beautiful, thanks again Russ, Spyder for about 4 hours, air temp was mostly 102 F, really enjoyed it due to the very low Humidity's in the 10 to 20% range. If one dresses properly not a problem at all. You must utilize the Human Body's ability to be an evaporative cooler. I always wear a Duluth Trading long sleeve Tee shirt, bandana around my neck, Mesh Jacket, boots and long pants and Gauntlet Gloves. And of course a helmet. None of those stupid wan-a-be beanie helmets.
It was 102 when I took this pic and later when down into the White Sands basin heading to Home in Alamogordo 104 F had a great ride, stayed well hydrated. BTW, the Spyder doesn't seem to mind the heat at all.
It was 102 when I took this pic and later when down into the White Sands basin heading to Home in Alamogordo 104 F had a great ride, stayed well hydrated. BTW, the Spyder doesn't seem to mind the heat at all.
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oldguyinTX
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Yep, it's hot.
6 straight days @ 111 degrees.
Now 5 straight days @ 112.
I ride early, around 6am when it's only 85 or so. No midday, afternoon, or evening riding, as even at 9pm it's still 95-98.
Yep, it's hot.
6 straight days @ 111 degrees.
Now 5 straight days @ 112.
I ride early, around 6am when it's only 85 or so. No midday, afternoon, or evening riding, as even at 9pm it's still 95-98.
Yep, it's hot.
Every body is different.
grumpyoldretiredcop
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It's been in the high 90's/low 100's here all week. I could really use some wind therapy, thinking about an evening ride when it's a refreshing 80 or so!
Mikey
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All kidding aside, I would take a 100 degree day out west than a 85-95 degree day on the east coast! I could do that and have done it a little! Keeping the hydration going is the important thing out there, you don't realize your sweating, here in Maine right now your swimming in water dripping in places that aren't much fun! I have often said, I would take a foot of snow anytime!!!:cheers:
Gwolf
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80 would be close to the nightly low here. 06:00 now and it is 75. I will go out and work for 4 or 5 hours when it gets light enough to see.
The heat index for today is 108. Got up to 107 heat index yeasterday afternoon. I ride when I want to. It doesn't get too hot to ride. I try not to ride where there is stop and go traffic when it is hot. Gets just as hot every year from June until August. Tomorrow is the longest day of the year, then it will begin to cool down some. I slow down some when it is really hot, but I don't stop doing the things I always do. Life is too short to sit around in front of an air conditioner.
The heat index for today is 108. Got up to 107 heat index yeasterday afternoon. I ride when I want to. It doesn't get too hot to ride. I try not to ride where there is stop and go traffic when it is hot. Gets just as hot every year from June until August. Tomorrow is the longest day of the year, then it will begin to cool down some. I slow down some when it is really hot, but I don't stop doing the things I always do. Life is too short to sit around in front of an air conditioner.
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