Wet T-Shirt Riding Group New Member

Published by: PrayasIride on 14th Aug 2010 | View all blogs by PrayasIride

I have seen several bikers videos and photos of wet t-shirt contest and it appears that the people involved are having a lot of fun and the on lookers are having fun as well. I must say that I entered the wet t-shirt riding group. When I rode out of North Carolina it was hot and the first stop that I made, I took off my t-shirt and soaked it in water and put it back on. I put on my full armor riding jacket (mess) and zipped it up. I felt like I was riding air conditioner and it felt good. This is what I did during the day all the way to Orlando, FL. When I left Orlando on my way to Weston, FL, I did the same. I really liked it the cool breeze refeshing my upper body. I kept drinking water and water and water and each time I made a pit stop it was a (hummm how do I say this) pee stop as well. When I left Weston on my way to Key West it was morning time and I did not think that I needed to soak the t-shirt so I did not. However, I found myself, later in the restroom soaking the t-shirt and riding wet and feeling the coldest touching my upper body. Well when I arrived in Key West it was hot..... I did the sightseeing that I needed and got me something to eat in a place that had the air conditioner on; and just before I got on the bike; I thought about putting water on my t-shirt. I started thinking, that I should have soaked my t-shirt in the restroom at the place where I ate and I was ready to go. I hopped on the bike and headed north about 4:30pm. The good thing is that the weather started getting cooler on the way back to my "chash station" and I did not need the wet t-shirt. The moral of the story, is each time I read the words "wet t-shirt" or see a photo of someone in a wet t-shirt, I will think of my ride to Key West, Fl riding in a wet t-shirt under a mess riding jacket and I am a member of the wet t-shirt riding group.

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by PrayasIride 4 months ago

Forgot to mention that the smell of the t-shirt after it has been wet and air dried---and mixed with sweat is interesting.
by Dinah 4 months ago

You may want to consider cooling neck bands and cooling seat cushions (used for outdoor sporting events) to beat the heat. The wet smelly t-shirt (ha!) was very innovative though and filled the billed when you were in need which is all that matters.
by PrayasIride 4 months ago

Thanks, I put on the cooling neck band (I let it soak in cold water and it swelled--it lasted for about 2 hrs). I was at the eating place in Key West and asked for a glass of water and dropped the bandaner in the glass of cold water. Come to think of it, it is what I had around my neck when I rode out of Key West, I forgot about that. Maybe one of the reasons, why I really did not make myself do the wet t-shirt. I remember coming out of the turnpike restroom dripping wet and people walking by me looking at me like I was a crazy man,,,,
by Reggie 4 months ago

2Wheeltips has those "Busted Tees" adds on the website. Perhpas they could do some of those in wet T-shirts to supplement your blog. It would add some real "pizzaz" to the old web site don't you think!! LOL
by 2Wheeltips 4 months ago

I can tell you about wet t-shirts. I got caught in the rain yesterday and got soaked!!
I hung it up to dry last night and yes......they do smell "interesting" when they dry.
by GoldwingRon 4 months ago

I have used cooling vests on long rides, they work great. Just kept a couple of extra bottles of water in the saddlebags to re wet the vest after about 3 hours of riding. The vests sell for about $40.00, $60.00 for the sleeved ones on any MC apparel site and can even be purchased on Amazon.com.
by Carol 4 months ago

I don't know, Ron....a "motorcycle cooling vest" vs a "wet tee shirt".....I suppose the choice is up to the rider...however, the "wet tee shirt" just sounds a little more (shall we say) interesting!! :)