2014. it got up to 30 Celsius and we were laughing at all the warnings on the Underground telling people to stay hydrated. we were walking around London in jeans, t-shirt and jacketWhen was the last time you ventured into central London in mid-summer? Even in the mid-twenties it's intolerable.
Well done! Not sure why you felt the need to wear a jacket in 30 degree heat though
. The underground? depending on which line you're on it can be horrendous - particularly on the older network. In terms of heat, people are accustomed to different norms, and unfortunately, the British public need warnings like that, particularly the elderly. Mad dogs and all that. Many people are susceptible to unexpected heat and unprecedented heatwaves. I recall being at Laguna Seca in 2006 and they gave similar warnings amid uncharacteristic soaring temperatures. I can truthfully say, that the 40 degree heat didn't bother me one iota, but sadly there were people around me dropping like flies. London is a city of 9m, ill equipped for such weather and replete with ageing housing stock - it's customary to give out warnings when the temperature exceeds 30°C, but what were are finding now is that far from being an anomaly, these are almost an expectation.
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You asked 'When was the last time you ventured into central London in mid-summer?' and I answered your question, wasn't remotely interested in starting a 'pissing contest' at all.
You did - thanks for that, but my question was in response to your comment that 40°C "sounds quite pleasant". Genuinely - it really isn't in a city like London.
So do I - although mid 30s I'd rather be nursing a chilled ale in all honesty. I know ex-pats out in Spain and you can always spot the Brits because they are prompted to peel off their clothing around the low twenties - whilst like you, the Spanish are dressed in wooly jumpers. I hosted some American friends from Florida, Texas and California for Silverstone Moto GP (2011 if I recollect correctly), and we had an Arctic blast meaning when we weren't at the circuit, I spent most of the time warming them by the fire in June! I've lived in Singapore, briefly in Oz and California so I do understand where you are coming from, (although the former is just sticky horribleness). Also, Canada and NZ - the summers in Ontario are baking. Yes of course it is subjective and very much what you are accustomed to as I clearly alluded to in my last post. However, our homes in the UK don't have AC and neither do some work places. Understand that with our ageing demographic, those public health warnings you referred to really are vital. Particularly as global warming is accelerating these extremities.
Yup, up to 35° is totally fine. Below 20° however…
I used to regularly go out to San Joaquin Valley and Death Valley for some heat....particularly if I'd been in the Bay area for any period of time . Like I say - 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen'
Disagree...the notion of electric motorcycles is hugely depressing. From an engineering perspective though it's laudable what Triumph are doing -actually, I'm there this weekend to watch a world record attempt. My bike? I've been riding motorcycles for most of my life...I offset, but not sure I can justify this much longer. E-motorbikes are approaching and at that point I'm done...but they can't arrive soon enough. From a personal perspective, it's becoming untenable and unjustifiable to run it purely for my own pleasure. I might have it hermetically sealed in a show cabinet and masturbate over it thrice weekly.
It is that sort of motorcycle though Max - as well you know. Can you recommend any decent glass cleaning products - streak free?Too much info dude, way too much.
Looks cool, and I will admit that I am interested in electric motorcycles, but like the Zero motorcycles (which have been available in my neck of the woods for the past several years), e-motorcycles just aren't practical for me, due to the fact that I have NO OUTLET to plug into in my garage space to recharge the bike, and even if I did, I'd have to spend extra on a speed charger, to have a full charge on the batteries, when I leave for work (my 50 mile round trip commute, complete with high speed riding, would go through the battery current like nobody's business). Also, I find it concerning that Zero is doing the Tesla thing - locking out additional capabilities/features with a software block, that you have to pay extra to remove (oftentimes hundreds of dollars extra). How long will it be before everybody who makes e-cars, and e-bikes jumps on this bandwagon, so they can make some extra bucks? Also, for all we know, the Triumph will be as pricey as Harley's Livewire.
Thanks for your detailed reply.
kind of like speed limiting an FTR that you have to pay extra to unlock with a tune? lol.