Riding in the Heat
Riding in the Heat Tips for riding in Hot weather. As Summer approaches, the temperatures rise, and that can cause issues for us out there riding our motorcycles. Here are some issues you may have with hot weather and what you can do to combat them. Dehydration – Losing body fluids needed by the body. This cause weakness, dizziness, sleepiness, chills, loss of motor function, and can cause you to pass out. To combat this, you need to replace the fluids you lose through sweat. Water and sport drinks are good. Soda and alcohol are bad. If you are not peeing at every gas stop, you are not taking in enough fluids. You can use “camel packs” (backpacks full of water that hikers and bicyclists use), or you can use a hydration vest; they keep your core cool. You can […]
