Cold weather riding and how to stay warm
POSTED: 04/11/2021
The colder riding season is on its way! Some of you may be pleased about this, others may not – either way, winter is coming and we wanted to share some helpful advice on staying warm during the cold season.
Starting from the bottom layer
As your body gets colder it restricts warm blood flow from your hands and feet to maintain heat in your core. By simply keeping your core temperature nice and toasty, the rest will follow. Easy ways to achieve this are with thermal base layers - quality thermal products from Dainese, Knox and Rukka are a great place to start.
If your hands still end up red and cold when getting off your motorcycle, try inner and under gloves - they can work a treat!
Turn up the temperature
In most cases very simple to install and relatively affordable heated clothing can plug straight into the battery of your motorcycle and provide substantial resistance against the cold elements. Make sure to check your motorbikes additional electrical capacity before you start purchasing heated gear – not all bikes can power these products properly. Products you can buy with heated features include items such as a heated vest, gloves, insoles and leggings – watch out for better quality brands like Keis and Oxford Products.
In addition to heated clothing, waterproof gear is another great way to stay warm during those chilly rides. They not only act as a natural windbreaker, guarding you against the riding breeze, but also keep you dry!
Cover your head
Products such as thermal insulated snoods or balaclavas do a great job of keeping your neck and head nice and warm. Your neck is an area often forgotten about when layering up, therefore exposed to chill down your collar, chest, and body.
No more frozen fingers
If you have never experienced heated grips, then be prepared for your life to change. Providing you with a substantially more comfortable handlebar to hold, they produce heat from within your closed grasp, which progresses around your fingers. Look out for great brands such as R&G, Oxford Products or motorcycle brands which are manufactured to ensure long-lasting quality. Like heated clothing, before purchasing make sure that your motorcycle can power these items safely.
Goodbye cold winds
In addition to cold temperature, a key part of why riders feel so cold is the wind chill. The wind can decrease your overall body temperature by masses; therefore, it can be a good idea to get some wind protection.
Grip guards, bar protectors and fly screens can all be a fantastic way of navigating wind away from you. These accessories aren’t always universal products, so do be sure to check compatibility with your bike model to avoid disappointment.
If you are looking for any of the products listed above, Laguna Direct has a huge range of products ready to keep you warm.
Please visit our store for further information or call us on 01622 681765
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