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I do not know if you all noticed but it is hot out there and in all likelihood getting hotter before it gets a lot cooler. Perfect riding weather for motorcycle riders as long as you are properly prepared. There are some good ways to stay at least relatively cool: - Wear something: Going without a shirt and wearing shorts invites sunburn and dehydration especially if you are in the saddle for any extended time. It is a myth that wearing leathers will make you hot. The question becomes "What to wear?"
- Leather and mesh: I have what I think is the perfect motorcycle jacket - black leather with buckles that close the mesh up the inside of the arms. The jacket also has mesh vents on both front panels. It also has a liner for when the temperatures cool down. The jacket keeps me shilded from the sun's direct heat and keeps me comfortable and hydrated.
- Wicking underwear: Really wear what you want but synthetics that pull the sweat to the outer layers has a cooling effect when a breeze hits the moisture. In the same way that wearing a wet t-shirt and cruising around almost makes you cold a wicking t-shirt under some vented meshleather accomplishes the same effect.
- Holes in your boots: I have punched some holes on the instep of my boots - after idling for a little bit my feet get really hot when resting on the pavement but get a little breeze through the holes and my feet feel great.
- Cover you head: Direct sunlight on your head will cook your brain raising your core temperature and you risk passing out from sun stroke. You can wear a vented helmet or a dew rag - the choice is your's but I prefer a helmet because it also protects my neck.
- Drink: Water is the best thing to keep you hydrated and alcohol has a tendency to make you warmer - never mind all the other ill effects.
So if you are riding in the heat make sure to drink lots of water, stop often and wear clothes that protect you from the heat and direct sunlight. Keep your cool and stay alive and at teh end of the day drink what you want.
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