Getting hot

Now it's finally getting as hot as expected 40C at Ceduna, with strong and hot wind from inland. It's a good day to rest, as I reached Ceduna at midday, just before the heat is really on! On the way there was a historical water hole, a little walk away from the highway. In this weather I dont take unnecessary steps in full riding gear though ;)

Before Cedena there was some dust clouds on the air, first I thought about bushfire, then of sandstorm, but it was just a bit of dust. Air humidity is at 4%, so I guess these clouds are normal.

Come to think of it, the Street Guard II suit that I am wearing does cope with heat pretty well. Ventilation slits at armpits work better than what you would expect and the textile has been coated with some heat reflective coating. Some of the Rukka suits are made in similar fashion, and do work equally well. My suit is now over five years old and after this journey it might be ready for retirement. The arms have some microholes in them, so in long rain water starts to seep in. Also the original black color starts to be faded into reddish-brown in places.

If I choose to try a Rukka garment next, the only problem is that extra long arm-version has to be a custom order from factory. BMW does offer special sizes off the rack. Both of them would be really good, but which one would suit me better?