Too hot to ride????

[cruisinTX]

This route is only about 30 miles longer than a couple of other more direct ways to Tahlequah. Well worth it in my opinion.

 

[Bfromla]

Enjoy :lecturef_smilie: watch out for them there “Tar snakes” that get slick in higher temps!



:sour: :sour: (pic location unknown) also preventive maintenance; double check your radiator is clean, can breathe, & fluid is good (avg 2yr flush, add new)

 

[Quickdraw]

Enjoy :lecturef_smilie: watch out for them there “Tar snakes” that get slick in higher temps!

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:sour: :sour: (pic location unknown) also preventive maintenance; double check your radiator is clean, can breathe, & fluid is good (avg 2yr flush, add new)

Years ago I had an '85 Honda Shadow 500 and dumped it because of the tar snakes. Couldn't avoid it because it was in the center of the lane on a curve.

 

[pegasus1300]

About three years ago I installed a hydration from MotoJug.com on my spyder. It is a bag that holds a 1 gallon insulated jug on your bike/spyder. I use the 1 gallon stainless steel jug by Arctic Trails from Walmart. It will keep ice for 36 hours or more. The kit comes with a 6ft hose and bite valve and tethered clip. I find it very convenient to just sip cold water all day as I ride. I have a problem drinking enough water and this really helps me overcome that and stay hydrated on long rides on hot days
www.motojug.com
Scroll down in the pictures area and you will see my spyder with jug mounted.

 

[JayBros]

I've been a religious Camelbak wearer for many years both bicycling and riding my Spyder. Went for a 354 mile ride yesterday to meet friends and show them some of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The bummer was Mt. Mitchell was fogged in at the summit so they couldn't see squat. Out of the mountains the heat was a real toaster but the best part of the homeward bound leg at about 97 degrees was a short, about 20 min., heavy shower that absolutely soaked me and the road was properly crowned so there was no hydroplaning risk. It was so refreshing! The Camelbak did its job, as usual.

 

[Little Blue]

Too Hot to Ryde?

A lot of good Tips have been Posted.
What would I do?
I would recommend going with the later time fame.

What are your thoughts now? As others have said, 'You know what you can do Safely'.

Stay Healthy and Be Safe. .....:thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

UPDATE: for next week. Forecast is for 90's. Not really fun riding if you get stuck in traffic. Okay if you are rolling down the road. Long sleeves are recommended so you don't get to sunburned. A mesh variety jacket is viable, but I do not like more than one layer in that temperature range. You will usually see us riding in long sleeve/ hi-vis colors.

We are just outside of Harrison. Give us a call if you want. Contact me through PM.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

UPDATE: for next week. Forecast is for 90's. Not really fun riding if you get stuck in traffic. Okay if you are rolling down the road. Long sleeves are recommended so you don't get to sunburned. A mesh variety jacket is viable, but I do not like more than one layer in that temperature range. You will usually see us riding in long sleeve/ hi-vis colors.

We are just outside of Harrison. Give us a call if you want. Contact me through PM.

I’d also generously apply a lip balm, and apply it often during your ride.

 

[TCRyker]

Be mindful of the dew point on the days you ride. They have been high enough that we have been under a heat advisory for a week. Dew points in the 70s are dangerous. In north central Kansas, we have a dew point of 75 right now. The ambient air temperature is 95 but feels like 102. Be careful and good luck.

 

[remus]

here are links to three videos on riding in hot weather.

https://youtu.be/cNsNFIuaBW4

https://youtu.be/YQJSfMybics

https://youtu.be/D5RAbEtl7g0