100+ in Oregon
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100+ in Oregon
how the hell do you guys in hot climates do it. Its been 100+ the last couple days here in Oregon. Today was 107 degrees. I basically soaked my T-shirt in cold water and went for a ride. Just not used to the hot weather.
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Stay hydrated and use sun block.
I ride to work daily in Phoenix at 1:00 pm. It was 115 degrees today and will still be 100 degrees when I head home at 1:00 in the morning.
On the weekend we start out early in the morning and head for higher altitudes where it is cooler. We usually don't come back until after dark.
Riding after sundown is a good option if you don't have to worry about a lot of critters on the road.
I ride to work daily in Phoenix at 1:00 pm. It was 115 degrees today and will still be 100 degrees when I head home at 1:00 in the morning.
On the weekend we start out early in the morning and head for higher altitudes where it is cooler. We usually don't come back until after dark.
Riding after sundown is a good option if you don't have to worry about a lot of critters on the road.
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It was 115 today in Phoenix, but is expected to cool off to 107-109 the rest of the week, brrrrrr, that's a bit chilly here!
I do just like joe.1955 - heat north to where it's cooler during the weekends. Over the weekend, I went from Fountain Hills to Camp Verde. About 5 miles from Rye, I ran directly into a hail storm! It was so incredible but dangerous to ride in - I ended up getting off to the side of the road along with other cages that were heading north on 87. I got completely drenched while waiting out the storm. Finally got back on the road and ran into sunshine and clear blue skies once I made it through the hills.
I do just like joe.1955 - heat north to where it's cooler during the weekends. Over the weekend, I went from Fountain Hills to Camp Verde. About 5 miles from Rye, I ran directly into a hail storm! It was so incredible but dangerous to ride in - I ended up getting off to the side of the road along with other cages that were heading north on 87. I got completely drenched while waiting out the storm. Finally got back on the road and ran into sunshine and clear blue skies once I made it through the hills.
Last edited by TheDarkKnight; Jul 29, 2009 at 12:01 AM.
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Road Warrior
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From: Portland, Oregon
WOW. Impressive I guess its what ever you get used to. I'm sure some people on here from Canada could tell us how cold they have to ride in.
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Your body does acclimate to the temps. When I left Dallas to visit my Dad in Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago, it was upper 70's and it almost felt cold, but I was used to the 100's by then.
As it was said in previous posts, head out early in the morning and/or after the sun goes down. Drinks lots of water and use sunblock.
As it was said in previous posts, head out early in the morning and/or after the sun goes down. Drinks lots of water and use sunblock.
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Just go to your Oregon coast. Spent 2 of the coldest days in recent years there earlier this month. I had to head inland because I was tired of being cold and wet!!
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It's all cloudy and cool in Denver today. Looks like no riding.
Wait...
I see blue sky...
Never mind, I'm outta' here!
Wait...
I see blue sky...
Never mind, I'm outta' here!
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I'm down here right below the California / Oregon border on the coast. Today, it's probably not even 70 degrees, overcast...kinda nice. If I were to ride my bicycle over the hills that separate us from rest of the world, it starts getting hot...real fast. But, right here on the coast....ahhhhh yessssss.