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Riding in race mode in high heat is more sketchy than normal. Riding off-road in high temperatures was also a little more challenging. Some things I tried/thought about.
1. Carry lots of water and hydrate.
2. Remove liners, loosen clothing, unzip jacket.
3. Stand up and ride if you can from time to time.
4. Ride visor up if bugs aren't too bad.
5. An old technique from my backpacking days.....I saturated my t-shirt with cool water. This kept me cool for around a half hour. If I weren't on the way home I would have re-applied the cool water. As it was, I was a little sweaty and uncomfortable in my leathers by the time I got home.
6. Slow down, take it easy and cruise it.
Lastly......laugh if you must....think of jumping in a cool swimming pool. Hey, it worked a little for me.
1. Carry lots of water and hydrate.
2. Remove liners, loosen clothing, unzip jacket.
3. Stand up and ride if you can from time to time.
4. Ride visor up if bugs aren't too bad.
5. An old technique from my backpacking days.....I saturated my t-shirt with cool water. This kept me cool for around a half hour. If I weren't on the way home I would have re-applied the cool water. As it was, I was a little sweaty and uncomfortable in my leathers by the time I got home.
6. Slow down, take it easy and cruise it.
Lastly......laugh if you must....think of jumping in a cool swimming pool. Hey, it worked a little for me.