Motorcycle Saftey During the Winter

As winter approaches and the weather inevitably takes a turn for the worst riding a motorcycle can become an unappealing prospect. A combination of poor visibility, rain,snow and the cold all add to the unappealing nature of riding a motor cycle in the winter. For some this is not a problem, they simply don't ride in bad weather, however some people want or have to ride their motorcycle no matter the conditions./p>

Winter weather can cause some severe road conditions that can cause issues for even the most experienced biker. Ice is an obvious danger of winter weather, however the salt used to keep the roads clear can also cause issues for bikers. The salt is intended to cause traction, which it does when there is snow on the roads, however once the snow has gone the salt can gather into piles on corners and in the centre of the road and cause loss of traction. The greatest danger of winter weather is the cold itself.

Being cold whilst riding a motorcycle can be incredibility uncomfortable and distracting which can obviously put you and other motorists in danger. Cold weather can cause your body temperature to drop if you are not correctly dressed. A drop in body temperature can cause your reactions to slow, your dexterity to drop and can cause lapses in concentration. It is therefore imperative that you find a way to keep yourself warm during the cold winter months.

Heated Motorcycle Gloves can provide an easy solution to stop you from suffering from the cold whilst riding. Heated gloves can be heated using only 12v supplied either from your bike or batteries which provides a simple and efficient way of keeping you warm in the coldest of weather.

There are also other options to keep the rest of your body warm such as, heated trousers, heated jackets and heated insoles for your boots. One or all of these options could make your journey a far safer and far more comfortable journey.

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