Winter Warmers For Motorcycle Enthusiasts From Teknic

By Sarah Edwards.

Winter can be a tough time for motorcyclists. From constant rain and wind, a significant decrease in visibility, right through to snow and hail, the weather conditions can make riding hard. Being on a motorcycle leaves you exposed to the elements more than any other vehicle and it's important that you dress to ensure your comfort and safety.

Thermal underlayers, provided by brands like ProSkins, Forcefield's Climate Control, Motrax's Anti-Freeze and Oxford Products Chill Out are the first necessary investment. From thermal socks, to leggings, long johns and body layers, although these may not be the most glamorous clothing you wear, it is nonetheless essential. By wearing close fitting clothing, heat is trapped in close to the body to help regulate your core body temperature. With the negative effect of wind-chill it is important to limit sweating, as this can in turn cause a decrease in body temperature, which can pose health and safety risks with reductions in mobility, concentration and core body temperature in cold conditions.

One of the best manufacturers to turn to when you're looking for suitable outer winter and waterproof clothing is Teknic. This company is seen as real specialists in the field, and produce everything from fantastic winter gloves, right though to warm winter motorcycle textile jackets. Gloves are important all year round, but in winter, the need for warm thermal gloves that do not leave any sort of gap around the wrist become a crucial requirement.

So once you have the base layers of thermal clothing covered, the next essential winter clothing item to consider is your motorcycle jacket and trouser combination, as you need to make sure as well as being waterproof your clothing offers sufficient wind proofing and insulation. Teknic clothing is a great idea for jackets and other outerwear, as all products are manufactured to meet the highest possible industry standard and are relied on by many thousands of motorcyclists worldwide.

For safe winter riding is also extremely important to be seen as the best garments also include reflective materials such as 3m Scotchlite(TM). Garment and rider visibility can be improved further with the addition of separate visibility aids worn over the existing clothing layers. Two great examples are Teknic's Hi-visibility Kicker Vest and Oxford's Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists (IAM) approved Bright Top Active Hi-visibility Vest; both being an excellent investment.

So once you have bought all the necessary layers; prioritising warmth, rider comfort and visibility you should be in a position to ride safely this winter.