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Jun 26, 2013 | 10:02 PM

#31

Pass Rider

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From: Castle Rock, CO

I use two saddlebag water carriers kind of like these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/River-Road-S...item232487841a

I keep water bottles with click tops in both. I drink out of one, and use the other one to spray water on my shirt. The drinking keeps me hydrated and the evaporation helps keep me cooler.

Jun 26, 2013 | 11:32 PM

#32

slimvela

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From: 85205

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rucker00

I've never used that vest, but I used something similar when I was deployed in Iraq, where it gets a bit toasty. I flew Blackhawk helicopters and it would routinely reach 140-150 in the non-a/c cockpit (120+ outside). We would wear a cooling vest under our body armor to cool our vital orgins, and it was the weirdest thing because my body would be cool but my head, arms and legs would be baking in the heat. Some guys didn't like it and would just rather take the heat. Either way, drink plenty of water the day before and stay hydrated during the ride. It'll be hot, you know this so just prepare for it, drink water like crazy before and during the ride and you'll be fine.

That's what ya get for beating the wind into submission...ha ha...fixed wingers ride in comfort.

Semper Fi W.O. ya know I gotta give ya some ribbing.

BOT...full face with great ventilation is the way to go as someone mentioned...arm coolers, base layer with good ventilating overlayer. Water is a no brainer.

And oh yeah, welcome to my world...70mi round trip commute from East Mesa to N. Phoenix 5 days a week...Sunday morning rides optional.

Jun 27, 2013 | 07:19 AM

#33

103megawatt

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From: Sin City

This is the forecast for Vegas, and Arizona is typically hotter. I may just have to ride on Sunday to say I have been in 120F on the bike.

Jun 27, 2013 | 07:36 AM

#34

mmats69

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From: Montgomery, AL

Holy smoke. Your low temps are almost the same as our highs...

Jun 27, 2013 | 07:46 AM

#35

soft 02

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From: TOAK western branch

But its the dry heat...

Jun 27, 2013 | 08:32 AM

#36

foxtrapper

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From: USA

I've ridden through there without incident, and with some serious problems. Wasn't the vest or lack of vest, or even the black leather jacket I wore one time. It was simple dehydration. Drink. Drink a lot. Drink even more.

Long rides with short stops to refuel make it easy to deceive yourself as to how well you're doing. Take a real break at least every other refueling stop. Get off the bike, go into the bathroom, walk around, etc. Let yourself discover just how well you are doing, or not.

Jun 27, 2013 | 09:09 AM

#37

xwhyz1959

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soft 02

Get a Camel pack and fill it with Pedialyte. Hydration vests help. Make sure your skin is covered. Sun block of corse.

You'll be way better off with a Camel pack like he said.

Jun 27, 2013 | 09:43 AM

#38

cayers

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From: Las Cruces, NM

I have the vest, head wrap and neck hydration gizmoes and all work well as long as they are not directly exposed the wind. Wear them under something else and a shirt between your skin and the vest so you don't get dripping wet. Re-hydrate them at every fuel stop and gently squeeze out the excess. Take you time and enjoy.