airflow or ixon mesh gear
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Originally Posted by Wheelie
The reason I will be going so fast is that two friends and myself will participate in the Budapest to Bamako rally, a 9000 km race in 16 days or so. You can read more about our adventure here: Bamako by Vespa
As for being dead tired - of this I am very aware  , and this is part of the physical and mental challenge that I am seeking. There are far many more enjoyable and practical ways to do this trip... But because of the dangers tied to mental and physical exhaustion, I think it is important to invest some time in trying to find ways to increase both comfort and protection.
As for cooling - the Vespa scooter has a leg shield that takes off much of the wind to the legs. Also, being a Vespa, the speeds will be slow with the need to stop to refuel every second hour or so - so not much cooling from the wind.
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Is that your Vespa and side car in your avatar? Nice ride, shame to trash it on a race through Africa...
Anyway, given wind flow is an issue and stop-start nature of your travel you probably would want full mesh gear with minimal body armor that will give you protection from sun and any falls but won't keep the heat and sweat near your body. I think that even Draggin Jeans would be too hot.
Try searching for airflow it's a US brand I think.
Sounds like a great race.
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