Motorbiking in winter: how to ride in the cold ?
How to equip in winter? What protections against the cold? Discover the tips and essential equipment to protect yourself from the cold on a motorcycle or scooter. Special winter practical guide … for bikers who are not afraid of anything !
Head, neck and underwear
Too often neglected, the head – like all the extremities of the body – must receive all the attention. According to some specialists, between 30 and 50% of body heat can be lost through it alone !
To guard against this, Site opts for the balaclava: unattractive and not necessarily pleasant to wear, it is however the ideal means to fight against the common cold! It remains to compose with a typical look "bank robber" once the helmet removed…
The latter also plays an insulating role: besides the fact that a full-face suit is naturally more sheltered from the cold than a jet, the quality of the helmet and its ventilation system can make a real difference..
Starting with the internal foams: a qualitative and breathable coating better regulates perspiration and promotes better thermal insulation. Likewise, in cold and humid weather, an effective ventilation device avoids having to open all the vents (or even to open the screen) to combat the formation of fogging on the visor.
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The neck must be particularly protected from drafts. And if some winter jackets or jackets have a collar that goes up high enough to do without accessories, wearing a neck strap is almost essential when the temperatures are struggling to exceed 0 ° C (see box below -against).
Whether in simple cotton for fall hikes or in a polyester blend for cold weather, the neck warmer can come in many shapes..
Most of the time, a simple "tube" of polar fibers is sufficient, but neck warmers with a more or less long breastplate are also available in motorcycle equipment stores. Less practical to put on, they are however more effective because the bib protects the upper torso and reduces the risk of air entering on the lower neck..
Finally, some balaclavas also play the role of a neck strap via a fabric extension, which makes it possible to shorten the tedious "dressing-undressing" sessions. !
Three layers or nothing
Before putting on his jacket or winter pants, the biker or scooterist must keep in mind that the role of this equipment is more to insulate from the cold than to provide heat: these are your other clothes, and especially your underwear, which will take care of maintaining body heat.
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The ideal winter attire is in three layers for three purposes:
- close-fitting underwear (jersey, tights, and socks) to maintain temperature and absorb perspiration
- a second layer (fleece sweater or sweatshirt) to retain heat
- a final insulating layer (jacket and pants both waterproof and windproof)
Regarding underwear, most equipment manufacturers offer thermal sets (one or two pieces) in synthetic and elastic textiles (see box opposite). Particularly recommended in very cold weather, their anti-perspirant properties are superior to those of their cotton counterparts which retain moisture.
However, riding with wet clothes in winter is guaranteed to get cold! So be careful not to over-equip yourself to avoid sweating excessively..
When the temperature is around 10 ° C and the journey time is less than an hour, thermal underwear is therefore not essential. And equip yourself at the very last moment so as not to be sweating when getting on your machine !
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