Death Valley Motorcycle Death

[DIGGER]

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-07/motorcyclist-dies-death-valley-128-degrees

He literally cooked out there....

[old2soon]

      Gits near 90 Degree F these days I'm pretty much done as in NO RIDE no mo. Last saturday in the shade of my garage and with plenty of H2O while working on the trike the warning signs of heat exhaustion came on rather quickly. I exited the garage fer the house where the A/C was already ON! Even after a cool shower felt like crap most of Sunday.
       Hope that Rider R I P!  I also Hope his Brother Riders remember WHY he passed. RIDE SAFE.

[LTD]

that ride is on my bucket list but not in July with 128 degree heat wow

[RDAbull]

I rode through the whole valley, from Lone Pine to Nevada on May 19th.  It was in the low 80s and absolutely beautiful.  The wildflowers were in full bloom behind the welcome sign.  Furnace creek and the borax mine were a good stopping place for a quick rest.  If I could figure out how to load the pictures from my phone, I would.  Also got a tank of cheap gas in Nevada before turning south and heading to Bakersfield.  It was hot going across the Mojave desert.

[0leman]

In my younger days (was 10 years ago), I rode thru Reding CA during the summer.  It was 115 degrees in the shade.  Wasn't there long but long enough that I didn't want to do it again.   Thankfully, I was able to gain a lot of elevation and cooler temps within 20 minutes of riding.  Yeah, it was hot.  I have made sure not to do it again.

Not sure what those bike riders were thinking about when they rode thru Death Valley area in the afternoon.  My guess is that those who lived learned a valuable lesson. 

[Hook#3287]

My question is "why"?

Why does anyone need to ride in those temps?

Maybe they didn't understand the forecast or didn't look, or just had to do it, but I would think there's always some alternative to putting yourself in extreme danger.

I try not to ride in temps over 90, as I find it's not enjoyable and my focus on riding is for enjoyment.

I would park the bike before going out in 100*

This reminds my of a guy I used to ride with years ago.

He rode a nice BMW and always wore a full leather suit.

One day in the 90* plus, he passed out while riding home on a highway from heat exhaustion.

The good news, I guess, he didn't suffer any road rash.  Messed a leg up pretty good.

So the ATGATT attitude caused and worked.

[DIGGER]

Ive been busy last couple months and finally had time to take a short ride here in southern part of Texas.  Temp was only 92 but had a feels like of 102.   Rode 158 miles about mid morning and I couldnt wait to get home.   It was miserable hot.  If I ride anymore next couple months its gonna be leaving out at the crack of dawn to go get breakfast somewhere and come right back

[Chrisj CMA]

Well. Sounds like they found out what extreme heat can do. The older I get the lower the number I call extreme. We have had many days at or near 100 degrees the last two summers. If it’s 95 or higher the bike and the Healey stay in their beds and I stay in the AC.

It’s still sad to hear.

[3fan4life]

The ride that I'm planning has me crossing the CA desert into NV in August.

My plan is to start early and take as many breaks as I need.

I also plan to drink plenty of water  not my favorite thing to do but I recognize that it will be necessary.

There are things that I'm looking forward to seeing, I'm not looking forward to the heat though.

[DIGGER]

My son and his harley griends take a long trip each year.   This year they are going to the nort east US.  They are leaving mid August from Houston.  I remember the days I could do that.  Not anymore.....too hot for me