There are times NOT to ride

Ishrub said:

Visitor dies traveling through Death Valley on motorcycle - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Sad but true Death Valley in Summer any year would be dodgy and having ridden extensively in Central Australia and the NW Kimberley and NT Top End in Summer know the need to keep hydrated and wear protective clothing like full ATGATT to keep your moisture loss and wind burn under control. Being wet with sweat in a jacket with vents is actually cooler and less dehydrating than no jacket at all, especially the radiant heat.

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Kevin frazier said:

Names matter!

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Ishrub said:

Visitor dies traveling through Death Valley on motorcycle - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

Sad but true Death Valley in Summer any year would be dodgy and having ridden extensively in Central Australia and the NW Kimberley and NT Top End in Summer know the need to keep hydrated and wear protective clothing like full ATGATT to keep your moisture loss and wind burn under control. Being wet with sweat in a jacket with vents is actually cooler and less dehydrating than no jacket at all, especially the radiant heat.

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stingray said:

The age of rider has to be considered. The young can endure lots of abuse that older people can't. The miles I daily rode at 100f+ and hotter as a youngster are long gone. A couple of few hours in that heat now at age 62 and I'm whooped.

That article mentioned he was in a group ride with many others. Was he the oldest?

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