Thanks for the replies. I am 76 myself and reading some of these replies of inspired me to not give up riding just yet.
As I have gotten older and some minor health issues, I am much more concerned about riding in hot weather and the heat issues. Looking for input on mesh jackets and pants for touring, mostly out west. Brands, pricing, best bang for the buck, etc., etc., etc.
Any input will be much appreciated . . . RIDE ON!!!
due to an accident in 2008, my body's ability to contend with widely varying Ambient Temperatures has disappeared...
Once the temp climbs over 85*F, I start feeling like I did just before I had a Heatstroke back 20 some years ago.
I have two solutions, start early in the day, and be someplace where you can find A/C by around noon, depending on the Wx Condx.
or, buy Mesh jackets and pants, which I have used from the beginning of ATGATT...
plus, after my accident, I bought a Phase Change body liner. It has silicone inserts that you place in Ice Water for 15-20 minutes.... that drops the inserts down to around 34*F or so.
put the liner/inserts back on, and they will hold your skin temperature at about 59*F for 2 plus hours.
that is about a fuel stop anyway, so I pull into a gas station, immediately pull off the Phase Change liner and dunk it in the Ice Chest...
The Ice Chess can ride on a rack behind the bike, or on a shelf on my Trailer.
That will extend my riding time up to around 95*F or so.
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