If you ask pro riders, a highway ride under the blazing hot summer sun has a dystopian charm to it. However, heat stress affects both the ride and the rider, and the combination can be pretty dangerous for our physical and mental reflexes. Proper riding gear and self-care are key to riding under the sun. In today’s post, we are sharing some pro tips for riding in hot weather for new riders taking up the challenge.   AVOID RIDING AT NOON Riding during the hottest periods of the day is not good for you or your motorcycle. Since Indian summers...

Riding boots can be cumbersome. They cost quite a bit, and aren’t all that useful once you are off the motorcycle. What’s more, they require a decent amount of effort to clean too. It’s not like you can remove the armour and simply plonk them into the machine. So you see, it’s not surprising when some people simply choose to replace their riding boots, with riding shoes, or even regular shoes! Let’s take a look at the difference between the three and find out why riding boots are the best. Regular shoes Regular shoes that you wear on an everyday...

Have you ever seen motocross riders zipping across the dirt? They often look like they aren’t wearing any riding gear. That is because they don’t use traditional motorcycle riding gear to keep themselves safe. When you are riding on tarmac, you need two kinds of protection: impact and abrasion. But when you are riding on dirt, the latter is not needed. That’s because dirt is not as abrasive as tarmac and a lot more forgiving on your skin. But you still require impact protection and that is where body armour comes into play. Body armour is specifically designed to safeguard...

Choosing a new helmet is not just about finding one that you like and bringing it home. It’s about creating an entire experience. Think about it. A helmet spends all of its working hours on your head, and if you tweak that experience to suit you better, you will end up adding to your riding experience. So how do you do that? Visor A visor is one of the most important things on a helmet quite simply because it’s what you see through. Most helmets come with a see-through visor from the factory but that isn’t always the most practical...

Here’s how you can be prepared for that upcoming first visit to the track.   If you are heading out to a race track for the first time, chances are you are looking up what's expected of you. Race tracks all over the world have different criteria to let riders on to the track but the general guidelines are the same. Here are some things you should keep in mind if your first track day experience is coming up. Being Track-worthy This applies for you, and your motorcycle as well. Make sure you have the proper riding gear picked out...