Beartooth Ride Summer of 2016 July 31-Aug 4

[Dave]

I use Trane.

[usranger74]

Originally Posted by cliffordgos

I have been using Heat-Out for about 3 years now. I have a cooling vest and cooling neck tie and have never used them or needed them. The cooling vest is still in its package.

Grant and his wife used the long pants and long sleeves and liked them better then the short sleeve one. I wear the short sleeve shirt and short pants and have 4 sets. I think I will go and pick up a long sleeve and try it out on this trip. You can pick them up on sale for around $10.00 each.

If I could find them locally, I would give them a go. But I hit the road on Sat.

But I do note they keep you "cool" by using your sweat meaning you are giving up fluids. My vest and neck tie use water and have served me well so far. I also wear a long sleeve white shirt.

http://www.coloradocoolwear.com/Coolvests.htm

[landman]

I have been using the heatgear base layer by under armour for a few years now and it helps as does my cooling vest. And don't forget your heated gear for the beartooh hwy.

[cliffordgos]

Originally Posted by usranger74

If I could find them locally, I would give them a go. But I hit the road on Sat.

But I do note they keep you "cool" by using your sweat meaning you are giving up fluids. My vest and neck tie use water and have served me well so far. I also wear a long sleeve white shirt.

http://www.coloradocoolwear.com/Coolvests.htm

After many trips to and from Hemet in socal, I have to ride through the desert. I have found that for me to keep hydrated I need to drink while I ride. If I wait to drink at stops then it is too late and I will get dehydrated. (I noticed this long before I tried the heat-out) I carry a small Ice chest and put ice in my water so it will stay cold until the next stop when I refill.

Bill I know the neck ties work, I used them for hiking. I am sure the vest works also and that is why I bought one. Just haven't had the need to use them. I have carried the vest for the last 2 long trips across the desert and not needed it. It will now stay home.

[cliffordgos]

Originally Posted by dshelly

Just ordered a Long Sleeve shirt and shorts. Hope they work as well as advertised. Thanks Cliff......

They work for me.

I just got back form Cycle Gear. I got a long sleeve top and a pair of long johns.

I will try out the set on my first day out. I have about 300 miles of desert to cross to my first stop in Elko Nv..

The forecast is for 100 deg... Not bad at all!

[usranger74]

Cliff - Like you, I have a cup (16 oz) that I keep ice water in. I sip on it from stop to stop and when its goes empty I know is time to stop, get gas and refresh.

[cliffordgos]

Originally Posted by usranger74

Cliff - Like you, I have a cup (16 oz) that I keep ice water in. I sip on it from stop to stop and when its goes empty I know is time to stop, get gas and refresh.

Yep. I have tried different ways and your way works the best way for me too.

[blowndodge]

I'm going to Cycle gear by my house to see if I can pick up a long sleeve shirt. I just mounted a cup holder on my handlebars that holds a 32 ounce Gatorade bottle and some water in my saddlebags. Will stop frequently to make sure it's filled with ice and water.

[usranger74]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

I'm going to Cycle gear by my house to see if I can pick up a long sleeve shirt. I just mounted a cup holder on my handlebars that holds a 32 ounce Gatorade bottle and some water in my saddlebags. Will stop frequently to make sure it's filled with ice and water.

Brad - if they have a 2xl long sleeve and if you can find room for it in the scooter you ride, I will buy it at Red Lodge.

[schoeney]

9 days to lift off. 10 until I see some of you yahoos. :cool:

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[waterman]

Originally Posted by schoeney

9 days to lift off. 10 until I see some of you yahoos. :cool:

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7 days and 10 hours. 2 hours later we meet up with Trosco.

[usranger74]

The counting is over for me. I am enjoying JD and will soon hit the hay.

One last modification I made = I normally ride with my crash bar champs on. But, wanting to maximize the air flow on my bod tomorrow, I took them off.

I don't have a smart phone but I will post pics and trip info when I get in for the night.

My wife tells me I am acing like a 7 year kid the night before Christmas

See ya at Red Lodge.

[schoeney]

Yep. It does feel a bit like Christmas Eve Bill. Safe travels.

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[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by usranger74

Brad - if they have a 2xl long sleeve and if you can find room for it in the scooter you ride, I will buy it at Red Lodge.

I think Cliff picked you up one today Bill

[blowndodge]

I picked up one for me and one for Marie and a head cap today. We'll see if Cliff knows what he's talking about!