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Yorick wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 3:57 pm

Taipan wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 2:58 pm Rode to work with no jacket on today First time I've done that for many years, but even with my mesh jacket on yesterday, the heat was getting to me when tuck in rush hour traffic, and i felt a bit wobbly a couple of times! Have to say riding along at a steady 50mph into the breeze was lovely and brought back many memories!

Whenever I pop into town, it's always t-shirt n shorts n sandals

Yeah, i saw your photo on Costa Teguise FB page...

Yorick wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 3:57 pm
Whenever I pop into town, it's always t-shirt n shorts n sandals

No sandals from October!

Pirahna wrote: Sun Jun 21, 2026 9:52 pm
Sometimes. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092359690238

Cheers for that, just down the road to me. Will try to go there on Sunday for their car and bike meet (the one in Cox a couple of weeks ago had no more than a dozen cars an half a dozen bikes there).

It seems that I have acclimatised to the heat here now. Been 33°c to 39°c during the day this week, not uncomfortable when riding in armoured jeans, mesh jacket and mesh backed gloves.

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:39 am

Yorick wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 3:57 pm
Whenever I pop into town, it's always t-shirt n shorts n sandals

No sandals from October!

Eh?

Yorick wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 12:26 pm

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:39 am

Yorick wrote: Thu Jul 09, 2026 3:57 pm
Whenever I pop into town, it's always t-shirt n shorts n sandals

No sandals from October!

Eh?

From October 1, (at least in mainland Spain) DGT mandate the use of approved protective gloves on all interurban roads, and closed-toe footwear on all road types.

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 12:36 pm

Yorick wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 12:26 pm

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:39 am

No sandals from October!

Eh?

From October 1, (at least in mainland Spain) DGT mandate the use of approved protective gloves on all interurban roads, and closed-toe footwear on all road types.

All the scooter folk are in sandals and flip flops.
Not a glove in sight.

I often just wear shorts and t shirt if just riding tye scooter into town, but always wear gloves and trainers.

Traffic so much lighter here and l only encounter three junctions between home and town.

I only ever wear shorts, t-shirt, riding trainers if I'm popping into town, I like reading the holier than thou facebook posts that pop up in the local town group

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:46 am
It seems that I have acclimatised to the heat here now. Been 33°c to 39°c during the day this week, not uncomfortable when riding in armoured jeans, mesh jacket and mesh backed gloves.

I went to Col de Rates with a friend yesterday, I've ordered a mesh seat cover, that was a very sweaty ride back.

Hopefully the Google maps link will work. Bocadillo de casa at Cafe Beni in Benigembla was good.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUywHGzozankPKYT7?g_st=ac

MrLongbeard wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 1:24 pm I only ever wear shorts, t-shirt, riding trainers if I'm popping into town, I like reading the holier than thou facebook posts that pop up in the local town group

I guess riding trainers are the bike ankle boots? Way better than flip flops or sandals!!


I'm more and more risk averse since the shoulder then knee incident - with this current knee issue, if I broke it in another accident as it is or with the total replacement, there's a very big risk of it not being fixable (bit like my shoulder). Even so, I preferred full boots before and moreso now that I know they saved my ankle/lower shin 9 years ago!!
I do want to find lighter/breathable gear to go with the airbag search for a refillable one that protects shoulders!! But proper boots and reasonable gloves are top of my list (helmet doesn't hit the list, that's a given!! )

MrLongbeard wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 1:24 pm I only ever wear shorts, t-shirt, riding trainers if I'm popping into town, I like reading the holier than thou facebook posts that pop up in the local town group

The problem I have with riding in trainers is that once, a long time ago, the laces on mine got tangled around the gear lever. I never noticed until I stopped and then toppled over at traffic lights, my left foot stuck to the bike. I had a couple of people lift the bike up enough that I could get my foot out of the shoe. Don't ride with show laces flapping around in the breeze.

Pirahna wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 2:42 pm Don't ride with show laces flapping around in the breeze.

I ain't as daft as I am cabbage looking, loose ends get tucked under the laces once tight, never had them come free during a ride.

Pirahna wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 1:31 pm

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:46 am
It seems that I have acclimatised to the heat here now. Been 33°c to 39°c during the day this week, not uncomfortable when riding in armoured jeans, mesh jacket and mesh backed gloves.

I went to Col de Rates with a friend yesterday, I've ordered a mesh seat cover, that was a very sweaty ride back.

Hopefully the Google maps link will work. Bocadillo de casa at Cafe Beni in Benigembla was good.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JUywHGzozankPKYT7?g_st=ac

I've been using sheepskins on my bike seats for years now. Personally I find them far better than mesh covers for long distance comfort.

Thanks for the map, I often ride the route from Aspe to La Nucia (after a visit to the bike museum near Castell de Guadalest) then on to Finestrat then onto Relleu, and finish at El Campello by the coast for refreshments. All great roads, but still trying to find a new and twisty route from El Campello to home.

mangocrazy wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2026 4:37 pm I know this is veering off-topic, but if anyone wants to know more about the wines in our little corner of France, there is an excellent website (in English) that does a great job of introducing people to wines of the Cotes du Thongue and explaining why it's an IGP and what benefits that brings.

https://www.cotesdethonguewines.co.uk/

Why Gen Z chilling red wine is socially acceptable, especially in the summer heat

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzjlgr7zlo

Out on monkey earlier, jacket not zipped but press stud fastened. Cuffs unzipped and over gloves to get air up sleeves. New vented pants, sorted.

Stopped at pub and when taking jacket off, ouch. Didn't see it but probably a wasp. Big lump on my back. Probably went up sleeve or maybe front possibly.

Be careful out there.

Dodgy69 wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2026 3:47 pm Out on monkey earlier, jacket not zipped but press stud fastened. Cuffs unzipped and over gloves to get air up sleeves. New vented pants, sorted.

Stopped at pub and when taking jacket off, ouch. Didn't see it but probably a wasp. Big lump on my back. Probably went up sleeve or maybe front possibly.

Be careful out there.

Did the pants perform?

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 12:36 pm

Yorick wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 12:26 pm

Whysub wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 11:39 am

No sandals from October!

Eh?

From October 1, (at least in mainland Spain) DGT mandate the use of approved protective gloves on all interurban roads, and closed-toe footwear on all road types.

Wonder if these fit the rules?

Be cool for @MrLongbeard