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themeatmanlandry · 07-14-2005, 09:37 AM

I know I feel pretty dry after riding a couple hundred miles.

It would seem to me that 3Dachs and sunny are right: The increased airflow would result in more evaporation, which is the primary cooling mechanism of the body, so you would be cooler (after all that IS the point of sweating) and thus, would sweat less.

. . . but that doesn't explain the drymouth after a good ride. [scratches head]

sunny · 07-14-2005, 10:15 AM

you must not have a cup holder on your bike...

**inspiron** · 07-14-2005, 10:17 AM

[rimshot] Tousché

But I do have a can of Red Bull in my tank bag!

Superbird · 07-14-2005, 10:28 AM

God... you guys have no idea of what hot is..... where im at right now it avg 120 with around 75% humidity..... i drink more then 12 bottles of water a day.... thank god all the bottle water is free

themeatmanlandry · 07-14-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sunny

you must not have a cup holder on your bike...

It would melt.

**87gsxrnut** · 07-14-2005, 10:52 AM

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God... you guys have no idea of what hot is..... where im at right now it avg 120 with around 75% humidity..... i drink more then 12 bottles of water a day.... thank god all the bottle water is free

I've been to the desert, if that's where you are, so I know what it is like. Field exercises at Fort Polk in July was worse IMO.

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 07-14-2005, 10:54 AM

Oh, wait a minute, Air Force = Temper tents. Or hard billets. Or air-conditioned trucks. Now that's some REAL training.

- Nut

Superbird · 07-14-2005, 10:59 AM

its not training.... fighting the war on terrorism

**87gsxrnut** · 07-14-2005, 11:03 AM

OK, YOU GO BOY!

Thanks BTW.

- Nut

Superbird · 07-14-2005, 11:07 AM

Hell in the air force we have all of these chairs. We have to have body to sit in them if not we wasted tax payers money. Same thing with the A/C units we crank up all the way. They are there so we use them

**inspiron** · 07-14-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbird

its not training.... fighting the war on terrorism

EDIT: removed (by inspiron) ...

(Sorry, I'm still bummed about the bombings in London)

**87gsxrnut** · 07-14-2005, 03:26 PM

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So when do you plan to stop fighting and start winning it?

Uh, I'm not going to go political, but that was way over the line bro.

Those guys are kicking *** over there.

- Nut

**inspiron** · 07-14-2005, 03:42 PM

Sorry ... that didn't come across like I meant it to.

The soldiers are doing a mostly thankless job, and are doing their best. I have enormous respect for them - putting their lives on the line every day.

I'm just tired of watching the freedoms that they are fighting to defend being eroded away in the name of "homeland security". Today, France announced that it is suspending the Schengen treaty (allowing for free travel throughout the European Community) and reinstating border controls, because of the fear of terrorism. Whether we like it or not, the terrorists are winning right now - our world is becoming more controlled and paranoid, instead of becoming more open and free (as I think it should be).

3Dachs · 07-14-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

. . . but that doesn't explain the drymouth after a good ride. [scratches head]

Your rate of respiration increases, causing your mouth to dry. Secondly, the increase in adrenaline causes a decrease in the production of saliva.

**Clint** · 07-14-2005, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbird

God... you guys have no idea of what hot is..... where im at right now it avg 120 with around 75% humidity..... i drink more then 12 bottles of water a day.... thank god all the bottle water is free

Relative humidity drops off quickly when the temp is that high. You rarely see RH above 50% when it's over 95*. Still, that's hot.

We did 400 miles Monday in 90+ temps. We did 600 miles Tuesday in 90+ temps. We did 500 miles yesterday in 80 and 90+ temps. Boy, did I feel like an idiot with my full gear on. Hydration was a major problem.

Inspiron, that was a low blow regardless of what you meant. I have half a mind to remove it so no other military see it.

Scourge · 07-14-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

I know I feel pretty dry after riding a couple hundred miles.

It would seem to me that 3Dachs and sunny are right: The increased airflow would result in more evaporation, which is the primary cooling mechanism of the body, so you would be cooler (after all that IS the point of sweating) and thus, would sweat less.

. . . but that doesn't explain the drymouth after a good ride. [scratches head]

You're body is just being efficient. Keeping your mouth moistened is a low priority when your body is under any stress, and a 200 mile ride can be a bit stressful. The bodies moisture goes where it's needed. Lubing the joints and muscles, and keeping the blood in proper proportions is more important. If your mouth is feeling dry then take along some gum, that will stimulate saliva production.

LayinLo · 07-15-2005, 01:23 PM

I actually ride with my camel-bak sometimes......sure helps with this 93*F and 90% humidity combo we get here in the south.

**drgibson** · 07-15-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Relative humidity drops off quickly when the temp is that high. You rarely see RH above 50% when it's over 95*. Still, that's hot.

Maybe in MN but not in Texas or the rest of the Gulf Coast states. It can be 110 and 80% without even sweating. The weather that is not us humans.

fireball8716 · 02-04-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LayinLo

I actually ride with my camel-bak sometimes......sure helps with this 93*F and 90% humidity combo we get here in the south.

+1 on the camel back, use it one for mountain biking, would think it would work fine if you stuck the hose up in through your helmet and drank when needed so there would be no need to take your hands of the bars while riding

Silas · 06-04-2007, 09:05 PM

You might want to buy some Elete tablets that replace the electrolytes. One with a cup of water. Be sure to keep a Camel bladder in your tank bag where you can get to the hose (put ice in the bag and have a 90degree bite valve.
Drink WHILE you ride....if you wait an hour or so it can be too late.
And, by the way, MESH jackets speed the dehydration process and acually the body becomes a HEAT SINK. So get a Joe Rocket Sahara evaporative vest while wearing a MESH jacket. Good for about 2 hours before you have to wet the vest again.
Been there and done that in South Louisiana!
And, if you are over 60 as I am, this can be a definite life-saver.

07-14-2005, 09:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,423	I know I feel pretty dry after riding a couple hundred miles. It would seem to me that 3Dachs and sunny are right: The increased airflow would result in more evaporation, which is the primary cooling mechanism of the body, so you would be cooler (after all that IS the point of sweating) and thus, would sweat less. . . . but that doesn't explain the drymouth after a good ride. [scratches head] __________________ Go to hell

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Superbird Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	God... you guys have no idea of what hot is..... where im at right now it avg 120 with around 75% humidity..... i drink more then 12 bottles of water a day.... thank god all the bottle water is free

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Superbird Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	its not training.... fighting the war on terrorism

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Superbird Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	Hell in the air force we have all of these chairs. We have to have body to sit in them if not we wasted tax payers money. Same thing with the A/C units we crank up all the way. They are there so we use them

07-14-2005, 03:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,036	Sorry ... that didn't come across like I meant it to. The soldiers are doing a mostly thankless job, and are doing their best. I have enormous respect for them - putting their lives on the line every day. I'm just tired of watching the freedoms that they are fighting to defend being eroded away in the name of "homeland security". Today, France announced that it is suspending the Schengen treaty (allowing for free travel throughout the European Community) and reinstating border controls, because of the fear of terrorism. Whether we like it or not, the terrorists are winning right now - our world is becoming more controlled and paranoid, instead of becoming more open and free (as I think it should be). __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-15-2005, 01:23 PM	#37 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	I actually ride with my camel-bak sometimes......sure helps with this 93*F and 90% humidity combo we get here in the south.

06-04-2007, 09:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
Silas Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Hydration You might want to buy some Elete tablets that replace the electrolytes. One with a cup of water. Be sure to keep a Camel bladder in your tank bag where you can get to the hose (put ice in the bag and have a 90degree bite valve. Drink WHILE you ride....if you wait an hour or so it can be too late. And, by the way, MESH jackets speed the dehydration process and acually the body becomes a HEAT SINK. So get a Joe Rocket Sahara evaporative vest while wearing a MESH jacket. Good for about 2 hours before you have to wet the vest again. Been there and done that in South Louisiana! And, if you are over 60 as I am, this can be a definite life-saver.

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