tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post1769247400138805699..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Day 10 - Medford, OR to Los Banos, CARichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-12874801680370840902012-07-14T03:35:57.037-08:002012-07-14T03:35:57.037-08:00I've used cooling vests, they last a bit longe...I've used cooling vests, they last a bit longer than just soaking your t-shirt down on hot days....trouble is, once it's dry, it's another insulating layer.....FWIW, I quit using mine on hot days.<br /><br />I also had a neck scarf that contained that water absorbing crystals, that helped a lot, but once it dried....<br /><br /><br /><br />dom<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-78312149118186008442012-07-13T14:08:45.128-08:002012-07-13T14:08:45.128-08:00Trobairitz & Richard:
Hey 98.6 it's good ...<b>Trobairitz & Richard:</b><br /><br />Hey 98.6 it's good to see you back again, Laaa, laaaa. You know that song . . .<br /><br />98.6°F is the Magic number. As long as it is UNDER cooling can be managed "MO better", than OVER 98.6°F<br /><br />read this link:<br />http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354313<br /><br />we should be okay. It's only going to be low 90's or 80's<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-42096799094691919252012-07-13T11:18:48.099-08:002012-07-13T11:18:48.099-08:008 liters is less than it sounds as I finished one ...8 liters is less than it sounds as I finished one liter everytime I stopped. The worst part was that many times it would be warm. Not quite as thirst quenching in my opinion. <br /><br />I think going through central CA again to eastern Oregon will be a good test of the evaporation vest.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-23244056068924812442012-07-13T11:13:08.540-08:002012-07-13T11:13:08.540-08:00I've heard mixed reviews of these vests such a...I've heard mixed reviews of these vests such as they're useless unless the humidity is low. Perfect for out west, maybe less usefull on the east coast. Sorry that you two weren't able to make it out...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-45670878503708875482012-07-13T09:43:56.314-08:002012-07-13T09:43:56.314-08:00Let me know what you think of the vest. I just pu...Let me know what you think of the vest. I just purchased one too, but am not taking it on this trip.<br /><br />Have fun!! I'm gonna miss you all!!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-86841870806325646152012-07-13T08:04:32.206-08:002012-07-13T08:04:32.206-08:00Good point! I forgot about that...Good point! I forgot about that...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-37597827631598684352012-07-13T07:14:12.271-08:002012-07-13T07:14:12.271-08:00Last time I check the weather forecast for Baker w...Last time I check the weather forecast for Baker was in the high 80's and low 90's so we should not get to 100, I hope.<br /><br />8 liters of water - good for you. I don't think I could drink that without a lot of bathroom breaks.<br /><br />I read somewhere that mesh gear after a certain temperature actually works against you and causes dehydration, and you should zip vents up, but I don't remember where I read it. Maybe Proficient Motorcycling.<br /><br />Brad has a cooling vest but hasn't tried it out yet, he might have to do that for the trip. Rick swears by his. If you have a thin neck buff soak it in water every chance you get as it will help to cool you off (until it dries)<br /><br />See you in a week.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-8213897425399999402012-07-13T07:07:48.206-08:002012-07-13T07:07:48.206-08:00Richard:
Air Conditioning would be good IF WE HAD...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />Air Conditioning would be good IF WE HAD IT. according to the website where we are booked, it says something about cool breezes with mountain view. If we want A/C we have to visit the Troubadours and they will have to throw us out if they want us to leave . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-69569159956379683142012-07-12T21:48:22.765-08:002012-07-12T21:48:22.765-08:00Actually, I remember the discussion. It was more o...Actually, I remember the discussion. It was more of a rhetorical question...<br /><br />Air conditioning = good!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-26885990644298044602012-07-12T21:31:42.856-08:002012-07-12T21:31:42.856-08:00Our friend "Irondad" suggested Eastern O...Our friend "Irondad" suggested Eastern Oregon for the IMBC; once we started making plans he opted out to teach in Medford instead. It's going to be hot, glad we got air conditioned rooms.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-29039645295392464632012-07-12T21:17:36.132-08:002012-07-12T21:17:36.132-08:00Last June as in last month?
This is the first tim...Last June as in last month?<br /><br />This is the first time I've ridden for an extended period at these temperatures. I thought that the mesh gear would help. Below 100°F, it helps. Above 100°F, not so much. Plus, the engine is like a blast furnace aimed right at my legs.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-29547092136203366012012-07-12T20:55:42.203-08:002012-07-12T20:55:42.203-08:00Richard:
Last June I passed through Sacramento on...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />Last June I passed through Sacramento on the way to Lake Tahoe. We didn't like the gambling scene so we headed back to the coast where the thermometer was over 100°F most of the day. lucky we were in our rental car with the A/C on.<br /><br />Don't you remember at the IMBC2010 in Bend two years ago it was 100°F for the whole weekend, but you were in your truck, so you probably didn't notice. We rode to Lincoln City after and it was much cooler around the High 60's°F. On our bikes we were sweltering<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-26362588658248045692012-07-12T19:50:27.159-08:002012-07-12T19:50:27.159-08:00I was dreading this section for that very reason. ...I was dreading this section for that very reason. I thought about heading down the coast but didn't feel like tackling the bay area traffic.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-84360925875155975452012-07-12T19:47:59.792-08:002012-07-12T19:47:59.792-08:00It always seems to be really hot in Red Bluff. I r...It always seems to be really hot in Red Bluff. I remember vividly going through there as a kid and it was always hot.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-66223504880654376922012-07-12T19:42:11.491-08:002012-07-12T19:42:11.491-08:00Too bad it didn't occur to me earlier. The Mot...Too bad it didn't occur to me earlier. The Motocyclw Superstore is located in Medford, OR, and they show it in stock. Oh well, hopefully it gets to the hotel on time. <br /><br />Yep, made myself stop at least every hour or so and drink more liquid. I knew it was going to be hot on this day. The mesh doesnt really help if it's over 98.6°F I'm told.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-10087746210016144882012-07-12T19:20:02.422-08:002012-07-12T19:20:02.422-08:00I rode through Red Bluff last year when I rode 36 ...I rode through Red Bluff last year when I rode 36 to the coast. I couldn't wait to get back in the hills. It was HOT, and it wasn't even noon yet.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-74359276628173361862012-07-12T19:10:16.884-08:002012-07-12T19:10:16.884-08:00A cooling vest you say - sounds like a plan as I l...A cooling vest you say - sounds like a plan as I look forward to predicted 105F temps ahead. Frequent breaks!!!! Lots of water!!! See you in Oregon.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-10850152169463473602012-07-12T18:54:50.835-08:002012-07-12T18:54:50.835-08:00"It's hot, dry, flat and boring."
..."It's hot, dry, flat and boring." <br /><br />Having been there, I second that!<br /><br />You seem to be making good progress. See you soon!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com