| Riding a motorcycle in cold weather is a challenge to | | | | under your regular gloves for extra protection. |
| even the hardiest soul. Layers of underclothes from | | | | 5. The feet can prove to be a bit more difficult but a |
| silky thin to medium and heavy the search for cold | | | | good pair of Thermal Lined Socks can keep the feet |
| weather motorcycle clothes is dynamic. The | | | | warm or even consider battery operated heaters. |
| seasoned rider not wanting to hang up the chaps and | | | | Bring an extra pair if on a longer ride just in case |
| admit defeat rides on. | | | | your feet start to sweat. Once socks become damp |
| Motorcycle Clothes For Winter Riding | | | | the feet may get cold making it harder to warm |
| Regardless, watching the weather and dressing | | | | back up. |
| appropriately is the answer to a safe and fun ride. | | | | 6. A balaclava or leather bandanna tucked into the |
| Choosing the proper riding gear is the first step. | | | | jacket collar will not only block the wind and protect |
| Beginning with outer wear and working your way in | | | | the neck but also create warmth from exhaled air |
| gives the rider room to move. | | | | captured. The chart provided by NOAA (National |
| | | | Weather Service) shows what the temperature |
| 1. Ladies or Gents choosing a riding jacket a size | | | | actually is (windchill factor) when taking wind speed |
| larger will allow room for layers. Leather or textile, a | | | | into consideration. Paying attention to what happens |
| jacket with a zip in or snap liner is an extra layer not | | | | to your body when cold weather is a factor could be |
| usually considered. | | | | the difference between a fun ride and a miserable |
| 2. A good pair of Motorcycle Chaps or Motorcycle | | | | ride. Understanding the three stages of frostbite |
| Leather Over-pants will help keep the lower body | | | | gives the motorcycle rider an edge on avoiding a |
| warm by blocking the cold wind from penetrating. | | | | painful and possibly life changing event. By reviewing |
| Layers are going to be the riders best defense. | | | | this article What Is and Causes Frostbite in Medical |
| 3. Underclothes for Men and Women come in | | | | News Today, the motorcyclist will have that |
| ultralight or silky, medium and heavy made from | | | | advantage. |
| cotton and cotton blends. Consider the temperatures | | | | If possible and cold weather riding is an option, create |
| and refer to the windchill chart to determine what will | | | | a flight plan with frequent stops to allow the body |
| suit your needs. Avoid too many layers to prevent | | | | temperature core to warm back up. By doing your |
| sweating and dampening your underclothes. | | | | homework and assembling the proper gear, cold |
| 4. Hands and feet are probably the hardest part of | | | | weather riding is possible. Making informed decisions |
| the body to keep and stay warm. For the hands | | | | allows the motorcyclist to adapt to weather and |
| combining a good pair of lined gloves and hand grip | | | | continue to ride in less than desirable conditions. |
| warmers will do the job even on the coldest days. | | | | Wearing proper motorcycle gear is necessary |
| Try wearing a pair of thin rubber gloves (surgical) | | | | anytime bikers challenge the elements. |