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Tips for Desert Rats
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:43 am
by Howardr
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
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:58 am
by still shifting
Thanks I do the wet t-shirt under a light jacket all the time in the summer. R
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:22 am
by Syd
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 6:26 pm
by scootavaran
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!
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:13 pm
by k1dude
Lot's of people swear by the Frogg Toggs Chill Pad cooling towels. They usually cost around $12.
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:30 pm
by Mousenut
I believe the late great Sam Kinison had it right...
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:40 pm
by Syd
Mousenut wrote:I believe the late great Sam Kinison had it right...
When he said...
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:05 pm
by scootavaran
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.......
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:46 pm
by Abbott
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.
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:51 pm
by Mousenut
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
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:13 pm
by Tazio
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!
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:16 pm
by irishtim
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?