Originally Posted by
moto367
With the heat wave approaching our area these next few days around here, with temps expecting high 90's with heat index reaching 110-113, when do you decide not to ride due to the temps? I normally don't have too much of an issue with heat but curious about others.
I live in the Portland, OR area, with moderate humidity and riding creates constant air-conditioning unless you're creeping uphill. It usually depends on how fast I can keep moving for a wind-chill effect. In truly saturated air it must be a different ballgame.
The dew point is what you really feel.
It can get over 100F a few times each summer. On most hot days I tend to start well after noon to avoid the worst sun, even though heat may increase later. Walking in hot weather is much more of a slog.