Hey Mojo,
I used to run from West Colton to Yuma when I worked out of Colton for the S.P. (now U.P.)
Man, I remember once it was 99 degrees at 5:00 a.m.
I drank 18-8oz. bottles of water in the 12 hrs. or so I was on duty and never needed to use the bathroom!
Any ways...
Hope we can help with any questions, there is a gob of stuff here to look through while you wait for riding season...
Tuck\o/