Ride at night.....If you can't do that,ride in the morning and evening.Take a break mid day and rest/cool down.Night riding is safe with decent lights.If your going to get run down.....your going to get run down,day or night.I have been riding at night for many many years,it's different.Mostly just you,the drunks and the cops.The cops look at you like Nipper the RCA dog.....

Bring your own shade.A nylon tarp is light,packs small.....it will save your hiney Trying to find shade in the desert is not always possible.

Waters heavy and it sucks having to carry it.....if you run out,you won't care how much water weighs from then on!......Carry more than you think you need.

I like light colored lightweight long sleeve button up shirts for the desert or hot weather.I can adjust them how I want,I wet them if I'm overheated,I have neck protection with a collar if needed,long sleeves if needed.....they just work well for me.Some people hate them and would rather have technical shirts and shorts......to each his own,whatever works for you.

I wear a funny cycling cap,so I don't have any helmet issues....If my head/bodys hot.I wet my cap/bandana around neck and my shirt.....whatever it takes.

Slow down.....your going to lose alot of water without realizing it.....no need to speed up the process.If your in a hurry....fly.If you start getting cramps,it's too late,find somewhere and eat and drink and rest.Bring something you like that's salty,peanuts,crackers,Campbells soup..,whatever.....eat a few every hour or so during the day.It'll help you from getting cramps during the day/night.

If you have trouble with your bike,put up your shade(you brought it right?) and work on your bike there.Your bike and tools will get so hot in the sun,you won't be able to touch them without full fingered gloves...trust me! And if you happen to like black bikes like I do.....not the best color for hot weather....

If water is availible,take it.Don't count on it being up the road somewhere.

The desert is wonderful at night,have fun!

If you want some entertainment at night,bring a small blacklight flashlight and go for a walk in the desert with it at night.....SURPRIZE! SURPRIZE! so that's why Booger1 likes tents in the desert.....