It can be said that the cold snap is the biggest reason for dampening the enthusiasm of motorcyclists to drive. Especially for commuter riders, after finally surviving sleepiness and getting up, they have to fight against the cold wind on the motorcycle to reach the company. It can be said to be a big test of willpower. However, as long as you dress properly, riding a motorcycle in winter doesn't have to be so hard. With today's article, Helmet King will immediately tell you the secret to resisting the cold in winter!

Outerwear: Windproof and waterproof are the most important

I don’t know if the knights have noticed that they feel very warm when wearing light down and wool jackets on the road, but when they drive on the road, they find that the effect of keeping out the cold suddenly drops a lot. This is because we actually have to have the concept of "onion-style dressing" in winter, and the outer, middle, and inner layers should have different tasks. On a motorcycle, the rider will directly hit the wind, so the first principle of the jacket should be "windproof", so the windproof jacket will be the best choice. In addition, water vapor and humidity are more avoided in winter. Therefore, if the jacket can also have the "waterproof" function, the effect of keeping out the cold will be better. Many winter jackets for riders on the market are also windproof and waterproof, which is definitely a great gift for commuter riders in winter.

Underwear: Moisture wicking is essential

When the human body is sweating, the heat dissipation rate of the body will be faster than when it is dry. If you wear thick woolen underwear to make your body sweat, and the wind blows after driving, you are actually more likely to catch a cold. Therefore, underwear that is light and moisture-wicking is actually the best choice for cycling in winter. As for the heating underwear loved by many Hong Kong friends, the heating function will also be affected by perspiration. If you really want to wear heating/wool underwear, remember to unzip the jacket when your body is warm and stuffy indoors to avoid sweating. It can maintain 100% heating function of underwear.

Gloves: Long-version gloves are more suitable

Many knights will choose short gloves when buying gloves because of the feel and convenience of wearing. However, in the choice of summer gloves, Helmet King extremely chooses long gloves. The advantage of long gloves is that your sleeves can be tucked into the gloves to prevent the cold wind from pouring into your body from the cuffs while driving. Believe me, long gloves can bring you more warmth than you think. This is why most brands of winter gloves are mainly designed with long versions. In addition, the long version of gloves has better protection performance on the wrist. You may wish to buy them next time you pass Helmet King.

Intimate reminder for cycling in winter 1: Pay attention to tire and road temperature

I believe that friends who pay attention to motorcycle races will have heard of the concept of "working temperature" for tires. Of course, road tires are different from race tires, but the lower the temperature, the weaker the grip of road tires will be. At the same time, the temperature of the road surface in winter will be much lower than that in summer, and it will take two to three times as long to heat up the tires while riding. Therefore, Helmet King’s best advice to riders is that when driving in winter, take some time to let the car enter the state and let the tires reach a better working temperature. This is even more important for car owners who use hot-melt tires. In addition, you can also choose a place where the sun shines when parking in winter. This will also help prevent the tire temperature from being too low and reduce the time required for warming up the tire.

Intimate reminder for cycling in winter 2: Pay attention to tire pressure

I believe everyone knows the principle of thermal expansion and cold contraction, but many riders ignore the impact of temperature on motorcycle tire pressure. Tire pressure that is too low is more likely to cause a blowout than tire pressure that is too high, affecting road safety. Therefore, in winter, riders should pay more attention to whether the tire pressure of their car will be too low. If you don’t have an instrument to check the tire pressure yourself, or you can take your car to Helmet King to change the oil, Helmet King, who is most concerned about your driving safety, will assist you in checking and replenishing the tire pressure. You can also choose to come to Helmet King to install a wireless tire pressure monitor for your car, once and for all.