When was the last time you were on a bike ride and the weather took a turn for the worse? Maybe this hasn't ever happened to you. But if you've got enough mileage under your belt, chances are about zero that you haven't experienced your own personal "climate change." It's mid-summer in the USA right now, so if you're riding in San Diego or Tucson or Las Vegas or Houston or Key West, you don't need to read on. However, if you're riding in the Rockies where some of the best riding is to be had, or if it's winter where you are now, listen up.
Heated motorcycle clothing can change your life. In extreme cases, it can even save your life. Remember the Sixty, Sixty, Thirty Rule. If you're riding in 60 degree weather at 60 miles per hour, the wind chill makes it feel like 30 degrees. And it's not uncommon for the temperature to suddenly drop below 60 degrees in the high country creating not only discomfort, but danger as well. So preparation is the issue and heated motorcycle clothing is the answer.
Advances in heating technology have allowed for an ever-increasing number of ways to keep the cold at bay, so there's no reason to suffer freezing hands or feet - or any other body parts. There are many choices in heated motorcycle gear: heated gloves for rider and passenger, heated socks, heated pants liners, heated vests and jackets, and heated grips. With the introduction of lightweight, flexible fabrics and the advances in electrical circuitry, you can count on safe, windproof, waterproof, lightweight, stretchable garments without the downside of hot spots. So, not only can you extend your riding season, you can be immeasurably more comfortable.
The heated vest is one of the most popular choices in heated clothing. The vest heats your core, which keeps the rest of the body warmer. One of the advantages of wearing a heated vest under a motorcycle jacket (or ski parka), is the elimination of layers of clothing and the additional flexibility of movement this allows. A warmer body and more flexibility add up to a safer riding (or skiing or snowmobiling or hunting) experience.
Heated motorcycle clothing, like most motorcycle gear, is designed to withstand the worst elements and rugged road conditions. So you can expect the high quality in materials and construction associated with most regular motorcycle gear manufacturers when purchasing heated motorcycle gear. Prices for the different available articles of heated clothing range from $60-$300 -- a bargain when you consider your comfort and safety.
So, if you haven't yet explored the world of heated motorcycle clothing, now's the time. Don't be left in the dust and out in the cold when the temperature and the wind gang up on you. You're a HOT rider. Now be warm too!
E.W Bradley is a freelance writer living high in the Rocky Mountains and staying warm! If you're interested in finding out how you too can be warm and comfortable in the worst weather conditions, check out the heated motorcycle clothing and gear at http://cozyclothesstore.com/
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