| Winter can be a tough time for motorcyclists. From | | | | important all year round, but in winter, the need for |
| constant rain and wind, a significant decrease in | | | | warm thermal gloves that do not leave any sort of |
| visibility, right through to snow and hail, the weather | | | | gap around the wrist become a crucial requirement. |
| conditions can make riding hard. Being on a | | | | So once you have the base layers of thermal clothing |
| motorcycle leaves you exposed to the elements | | | | covered, the next essential winter clothing item to |
| more than any other vehicle and it's important that | | | | consider is your motorcycle jacket and trouser |
| you dress to ensure your comfort and safety. | | | | combination, as you need to make sure as well as |
| Thermal underlayers, provided by brands like | | | | being waterproof your clothing offers sufficient wind |
| ProSkins, Forcefield's Climate Control, Motrax's | | | | proofing and insulation. Teknic clothing is a great idea |
| Anti-Freeze and Oxford Products Chill Out are the | | | | for jackets and other outerwear, as all products are |
| first necessary investment. From thermal socks, to | | | | manufactured to meet the highest possible industry |
| leggings, long johns and body layers, although these | | | | standard and are relied on by many thousands of |
| may not be the most glamorous clothing you wear, it | | | | motorcyclists worldwide. |
| is nonetheless essential. By wearing close fitting | | | | For safe winter riding is also extremely important to |
| clothing, heat is trapped in close to the body to help | | | | be seen as the best garments also include reflective |
| regulate your core body temperature. With the | | | | materials such as 3m Scotchlite(TM). Garment and |
| negative effect of wind-chill it is important to limit | | | | rider visibility can be improved further with the |
| sweating, as this can in turn cause a decrease in | | | | addition of separate visibility aids worn over the |
| body temperature, which can pose health and safety | | | | existing clothing layers. Two great examples are |
| risks with reductions in mobility, concentration and | | | | Teknic's Hi-visibility Kicker Vest and Oxford's Institute |
| core body temperature in cold conditions. | | | | of Advanced Motorcyclists (IAM) approved Bright |
| One of the best manufacturers to turn to when | | | | Top Active Hi-visibility Vest; both being an excellent |
| you're looking for suitable outer winter and | | | | investment. |
| waterproof clothing is Teknic. This company is seen | | | | So once you have bought all the necessary layers; |
| as real specialists in the field, and produce everything | | | | prioritising warmth, rider comfort and visibility you |
| from fantastic winter gloves, right though to warm | | | | should be in a position to ride safely this winter. |
| winter motorcycle textile jackets. Gloves are | | | | |