Riding a motorcycle in winter

Many of you do not store your two wheels when the cold weather sets in. And honestly, we can only encourage you to keep living your passion, even if rouler The authorbeekeeper obviously a little more restrictive.

Cold is the main problem, so it should not be neglected Aleas climate for example rain, wind, snow, or ice that add a little more spice. When riding a motorcycle in winter, you can get into unpleasant situations very quickly.

The main thing is to be aware of all the dangers, but, above all, to prepare well. Technology will be your best ally in the harshest winter conditions.

Motorcycle gear against the cold

The first rule to follow when riding motorcycle The authorbeekeeper, this is good equip against the cold. When the temperature drops, the cold penetrates into the clothes in a very short time. And if our equipment de motorcycle does not fit, you can literally freeze to death in just a few minutes.

Wear a leather motorcycle jacket for the winter

The first thing to do is arm yourself blouse de woman motorcycle forbeekeeper... Contrary to what we sometimes believe, a motorcycle jacket is rarely suitable for all four seasons.

. jackets en skin certainly clothing de motorcycle Most hot what you can find. But they must be equipped thermal lining specially designed to withstand the cold. Whether it's not skin or not, you will immediately feel the cold freeze.

Havoc series from Ixon

Our favorite is the women's Havoc motorcycle jacket from Ixon:

С thermal lining ultra comfortable, does not let the cold through. Also very comfortable to wear. It also exists in black as here:

We tested it: it is a quality product, perfect for the cold. This is a leather jacket (calfskin) made entirely for winter. It will keep you warm.

Motorcycle textile jackets suitable for the cold

. jackets de motorcycle for Women en textiledon't overlook the opportunity isolate du Cold... Most of them always come with removable thermal insulation.

Ixon range

Among our favorites among the cold-adapted textile jackets, the Cell Lady stands out:

Thanks to the Softshell system and removable thermal insulation, you are protected from rain and cold. It is comfortable to wear and immediately feels warm and protected.

In another range (more trail) you also have Bloom which is very nice:

It insulates very well from the cold, and because it is long, it perfectly covers the lower back. Which is very important in the face of the cold.

Neck padding for good protection from the cold

For complete protection of your upper body and your health isolate du Cold, consider choosing a voucher round de communication.

We chose Thermal Neck:

It will allow you to succeed isolate la zone your communication and keep your upper body warm.

A pair of motorcycle gloves against the cold

If you've ever ridden in the cold, you know that the first thing that stings is your fingers. Really, net right undergo au Cold, and without gloves adapted in winter you will quickly put the bike on.

Cold hands that you cannot move properly can lead to accidents. Your fingers are not responding properly and you need more time to brake or engage. This is not only unpleasant but also dangerous.

So, to face winter, you have two possible levels of protection at the level of gloves: winter gloves и Heated Gloves.

A pair of winter motorcycle gloves

Before moving on to heated gloves, you can already be content with a good pair. gloves designed forbeekeeper.

For example, Roshi Lady from the Ixon brand:

Designed for winter and cold, these gloves will keep your fingers warm. Thanks to good thermal insulation, the cold does not penetrate, and you can ride in complete safety.

Subsequently, this is true for clearly not extreme temperatures. In addition, the cold resistance of the gloves will obviously depend on the time you spend on the motorcycle. If you drive for 30 minutes, this is not the same as driving for 3 hours.

Heated gloves for extreme cold

If you no longer want to be afraid of the cold in your hands, opt for heated gloves. After that, you can drive your car for several hours in a row without feeling cold.

For this we have selected a pair of heated motorcycle gloves from the Ixon brand:

With this pair of gloves you have 2h30 autonomy : This means that the glove heats you up during this time. Add to that that they obviously have better insulation performance than other winter motorcycle gloves. So when the heating system shuts down, you won't freeze to death. Because this pair of women's motorcycle gloves is designed to keep you warm for hours.

This is a really great winter fun system and once you try it you will never drive without it in the winter again.

Driving adapted to climatic conditions

Being equipped is already good. But that's not enough for face all Terms climate what will you meet on the road in winter. Unfortunately, you will be faced with Rainthen outputthen лед and sometimes even Snow or Brouillard... We add that in winter the nights are longer, and therefore we are often brought to rouler more Night.

This means adapting your driving experience to the conditions you face.

Riding in the rain

Rouler su Rain really unpleasant thing. But this is part of the fall / winter picture, and if you decide to ride your motorcycle in any conditions, sooner or later you will have to face the rain.

We talked about this in the previous article, but driving on a wet road is not so easy.

You should:

• foresee all your actions are mainly on braking (increased braking distance),
• respectful man le distances de safety,
• Adapter obviously yours Vitesse,
• ride with Tires en Boom state, 
• ne No need делать motion sudden, 
• you do visible.

A wet road should be considered a potential ice rink. With the slightest piloting error, the shutter is guaranteed.

Regardless, you shouldn't strain while driving. If you adjust your speed and focus on your trajectories, nothing can happen to you. So hold on to the handlebars of the motorcycle relaxed. Plus, if you get used to riding in the rain, you will find that you will learn how to handle your bike well. It also helps to relax.

In any case, if you are caught in a downpour, no stress: you slow down and stay focused.

remember, that visibility others too bad when Rain than yours. Also you must do visible... Whether it's fluorescent waterproof rainwear, a simple fluorescent arm band, and of course your lights. It will also help you in case of fog. For my part, I got into the habit of regularly wearing a reflective bandage at night. This increases my visibility.

Riding a motorcycle in windy weather

Riding a motorcycle in the wind is no more pleasant than rain. We are often thrown onto the steering wheel of our two wheels and again requires some adaptation.

Generally good reflex is slow down... Wind resistance is reduced and we maintain better control on our bike.

To go down environment your way and expect your cost overruns and associated air calls. This will avoid gaps that are too large, which could endanger your safety.

La behavior в output extremely tedious... Think about multiplication pauses if you are going on a long trip. In addition, the noise generated from the headphones will be more aggressive to your ear. In this case, I put the earplugs in my ears. This makes it possible not to overwork.

In any case, be vigilant.

Riding a motorcycle on snow or ice

So this is worse Terms possible. If you travel on the road and get caught in a storm Snow, ideally quickly find a place to shelter... You will probably be very cold, and riding a motorcycle on a snowy road is clearly not recommended.

With snow, you lose grip. The tires no longer heat up and therefore we are driving on a real roller. Ideally, in this case, we roll with both feet on the ground to catch up if necessary. It soothes a little and allows you to relax. Because the stress will add danger to your driving.

Obviously you roll Caution and you increase the safety distance. Even more than in the rain.