Summer Temps
Yes, I do think it is too hot for general riding, as you cannot keep up fluid intakes. I managed to go from Finders Ranges to Marree and then the Borefield Track to Roxby Downs then Woomera. I did have a camel back and was consuming in excess of 6l per day and still not enough - no urine output at all. Temps were in low 40's (but that is in shade in Stephenson screen - not out in the sun). In 2500km, did not see one other touring bike - just some locals returning home from work in Leigh Creek. The Adelaide Hills and the Flinders would be OK, but I would avoid Central Australia as being too hot in summer for touring.
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