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West Africa in mid-summer
In response to SaharaDave's post:
I rode from Lagos to Dublin between the first week of July and the last week of August. I had Bridgestone TrailWings on a Honda Dominator, not for any particular reason, rather they were (one of) the manufacturer's recommendation(s). Nor were they brand new when I started out, but I can't say how much mileage I put up on them before the trip. The rear tyre was as bald as a duck-egg by the time I passed through Madrid, where I replaced it! Certainly the roads were abrasive, but I can't say how much of the pretty high wear rate I experienced was attributable to the heat.
Temperatures were hot, even at night. (I didn't experience any of those 'cold desert nights' you sometimes hear about. Certainly no need for a light sleeping bag.) During the day it was typically 35ºC and more. The hottest section was along the Western Route through Mauritania; it was 45ºC in the shade. Tough going. Continually drinking water is important, and for that, I can't recommend a Camelbak enough.
I'm sure it would have been more comfortable had we not travelled at the height of summer, but it's not impossible.
Enjoy!
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