- Bottled Water - Riding in the countryside may not offer too many places to stop and get something to drink. It's important to stay hydrated. There are coolers that you can purchase and keep in your saddlebags.
- Keep some snacks with you. I keep sunflower seeds and light munchies in my trunk.
- DO NOT forget the sunblock!
- I also have a doo rag that you soak in water for about twenty minutes to activate the beads. This will help keep you cool as well.
- Cell Phone - But I guess this goes without saying since they are attached to our bodies anyway.
- Take a GPS with you if you have one or you can do as I did for a long time,,,,,,,call my husband and ask him to get on the Internet to find out where the heck I am!
- Ensure that your motorcycle is ready for the road. It is not fun getting stuck out in no man's land in the heat with a broken down bike.
- Rain gear, just in case,,,,this is Texas after all and the weather can change in a New York minute.
- I personally never leave home without my IPod. I mean, Jammaw has to jam afterall.
- Stop often if at all possible. The sun and heat can wear you down before you know it. It's good to stop and refresh and re-group.
So there you have my 10 points of non-expert opinion on preparing to ride in the Texas heat. I'm sure there are many more and if you will share them with me, I will put together a checklist and keep it posted.
Happy riding Ya'll and keep the rubber down!
1 comment:
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