Time to break out the evaporation vests for cooler rides on these warmer days. Tucson had its first two triple digit days last Thursday and Friday and while the 4th - 5th of May is a tad early I know that we will be seeing a lot of 100+ days.

The good news is twofold, first the hottest part of the day usually occurs around 5 in the afternoon and second the use of an evaporative vest can really improve your comfort levels. My bride and I along with my riding buddies just start leaving earlier in the morning and heading to the higher elevations. Toss in a nice soaking wet evaporate vest and you still can have a a nice ride. By leaving around 6 we are usually home by 11 and the temp is in the mid 80's.

We got ours a couple of years ago at Cycle Gear for $40 a piece. The key to making them effective is to thoroughly soak them through and rewet them before they get completely dry. The lower the humidity the better they work and fortunately 12 to 20 per cent is the norm here in the high Sonoran Desert. I put both vests in my saddle bag this morning and ended up wearing mine home... no moving parts, no assembly required, just get em wet and ride.

 

Stow them damp in large zip-lock bags. Re wet as needed. They will help keep your core more comfortable. I would pour a cup of drinking water on my thigh area of my kevlar riding pants when going thru Ariz/New Mex. Worked great
Memorial day weekend seems to really heat up out there.
I guess we can expect a rush of Zonies soon enough.

 

Supposed to snow here tonight.

 

I'm glad someone's keeping track. Now I don't have to anymore.

 

I told my ex to go to hell. She went to Tucson.

 

It's supposed to be in the 50's all week here. It sure beats the 20's and snow.

 

Summer? Heck, I'm hoping for Spring!

 

Summer is coming. It was an absolutely beautiful, sunny 88° day here in central Texas today. No snow in the forecast. The oven is pre-heating. Bring it on.

I did routine maintenance on the tractors to prepare them for summer use. This was followed by cleaning the hay barns. They are all ready now for delivery of the freshly cut and baled hay in 2-3 weeks. That alone was 6 beer job. My back is killing me and I probably should have used more suncscreen.

Nothing a little lovin' from my dogs won't cure.

 

I insured a long, cool spring by purchasing a vented jacket last week. Sorry for others here in Virginia.

My wife and I are trying to move to Southern California to be nearer some of our grandkids.... I try not to look at the Palm Springs forecast and think about the 320 or so riding days a year.

 

Think there's much traffic out there?