One of them live there and the other one is his Dad looking at property
Heat could be a factor. Thanks will let them know They are riding bikes, and I think only a couple of days in Gold Canyon then Dad needs to head home.
I live in Gold Canyon, at this time of year the only place to go during the day is up in elevation, which for me usually means towards Globe and beyond (we're only four miles from Florence Junction).
Be advised, however, that the state has just started a highway construction project on US60 near Superior-- and are advertising possible delays of up to an hour in both directions due to blasting operations. Any motorcyclist that gets caught up in that will end up at least lightly toasted.
I took my infrared thermometer gun out to the driveway today-- while the ambient air temp was "only" 108, the temperature of the concrete driveway was 156, and the temperature of the asphalt street in front of the house was 166.
OTOH, with less than 10% humidity, night rides are very pleasant-- even with after dark temps in the 80's.
Another tip from the desert rats who *do* ride this time of year...
Beat sunup by an hour...and get out of the rack! :mrgreen:
This morning, it was light at just after 0500. Had I *not* had other chores to get done outside at that time, it would have been a terrific three or four hour window to get in a reasonable ride.
We *could* turn this into a gear thread, but I will abstain at this time. :lol:
Another tip from the desert rats who *do* ride this time of year...
Beat sunup by an hour...and get out of the rack! :mrgreen:
This morning, it was light at just after 0500. Had I *not* had other chores to get done outside at that time, it would have been a terrific three or four hour window to get in a reasonable ride.
We *could* turn this into a gear thread, but I will abstain at this time. :lol:
Like you said. I do. Leave before sunrise and you can get a good breakfast ride in and get temps in the 60's on the Gobe ride. Either come back before noon or come back at sunset. Payson is good too. LIKE I TELL MY RIDING BUDS. YOU WANT TO RIDE WITH THE MEN YOU HAVE TO GET UP WITH THE MEN. B SAFE OUT THERE
Now, as the monsoon season begins to really start ramping up, even more attention should be paid to the weather patterns that begin to set up. If there's a pretty active day, normally the next day is what we call a 'down' day for storm activity. Not to say it can't happen, but the chances are a bit lower. Maybe consider puttin the rain gear in the bike - y'know, just in case.
Thanks for all the idea's. I will pass them along and hope they have a safe ride.
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