[Seruzawa]

In 1990 I rode an 81 Shovelhead Fatbob to Calif and back from Utah. It was 106F most of the way from Victorville to Mesquite on the way back. I drank a whole gallon of Gatorade and never needed a pee stop. I did stop a couple of times and drenched my levis on the way. That was when gas stations still provided air and water. They dried out in about 10 minutes. Lol.

[BiglyCommentary]

I use one of those quilted type vests when doing very hot long distance summer riding. You soak it in water and then get a nice evap cooling effect for a while. That type of riding is not fun because once it gets past 9 am or so you constantly are getting hit with big gusty thermals.

[Myrddin]

Victorville to Mesquite definitely gives you that "dried fruit" experience. There is no perceptible perspiration, yet you're dumping lots of water. I stayed overnight at Mesquite so I could enjoy the morning sunrise through the Virgin River gorge. That section of road from Mesquite to St George is poorly maintained. The fat tires on the Fat Bob were just right for the situation.