Tips for Desert Rats

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:43 am

If you are looking for ways to keep cooler while riding in the desert in the summer, i may have some tips for you. I just finished writing an informational piece about summer riding safety. Drop by and check it out:

http://skyislandriders.com/?p=1430

Hope it helps someone,

Howard

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:58 am

Thanks I do the wet t-shirt under a light jacket all the time in the summer. R

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:22 am

I got one of the vests here. Soak it for an hour or so, then let it set overnight. It'll last for a couple hours at least and when riding it lowers your core temperature by a lot - so much that I have gotten chilled. Especially good under a mesh jacket.

Granted, sitting at stoplights still sucks, but still worth it, I think.

scootavaran · Post by **scootavaran** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:26 pm

Great post Howard but you forgot one thing. Sunblock!!
SPF "Oh crap it's hot!"

The other day I went for an hour long ride and when I got home my neck was stinging red!

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:13 pm

Lot's of people swear by the Frogg Toggs Chill Pad cooling towels. They usually cost around $12.

Mousenut · Post by **Mousenut** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:30 pm

I believe the late great Sam Kinison had it right...

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:40 pm

Mousenut wrote:I believe the late great Sam Kinison had it right...

When he said...

scootavaran · Post by **scootavaran** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:05 pm

Syd wrote:
Mousenut wrote:I believe the late great Sam Kinison had it right...
When he said...

You know that reminds me of a story.......

Abbott · Post by **Abbott** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:46 pm

Nice post, Howard! I drive down Broadway nearly every day and that little Discount Suites sign is where I always check the temp.
In the summer I wear this (now really ratty) neon green cotton cardigan that I spray down with water before driving across town.
I've been trying to run more of my errands after sunset, too. It's just getting brutal out.

Mousenut · Post by **Mousenut** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:51 pm

Syd wrote:
Mousenut wrote:I believe the late great Sam Kinison had it right...
When he said...

Please tell me you are kidding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN7ehccspao

Tazio · Post by **Tazio** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:13 pm

Hey, "Desert Rat" is my official international SASS Life Member #244 alias. Ive been registered with SASS for almost twenty years.

Anyway, as a long time Desert Peaks climber any advice in hot weather survival is great!

irishtim · Post by **irishtim** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:16 pm

still shifting wrote:Thanks I do the wet t-shirt under a light jacket all the time in the summer. R

IrishTim: But honey you'll stay much cooler this way.....

Mrs. IrishTim: Are you SURE about this?