Who doesn’t love the rains! However, wet roads are the ultimate challenge for a rider, whether a beginner or a seasoned one. Potholes, damp clothes, water droplets on the visor add to the challenge. Maybe riding in the rain isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it’s hard to resist the fresh breeze and the scent of wet earth! Here are some tips to stay safe while enjoying your monsoon rides -1. Choose the right gear – Gear with waterproof liners is a must when riding in the rain. Various versions of waterproof liners are available today, Gore-Tex being the best...

After a helmet, your riding jacket is arguably the 2nd most important piece of riding gear. A good riding jacket, with the right armor inserts, not just safeguards your shoulders and elbows, but also helps to protect your torso and spine from impact. A good quality riding jacket is a piece of engineering, designed and constructed to fit you like second skin, with abrasion-resistant fabrics, stitching that won’t fail you and reflectors that’ll keep you visible on the road. Wondering whether you need a riding jacket at all, if riding at slow speeds or riding short distances only? The answer...