Winter motorcycle riding can be cool if you are equipped for the outing. Motorcycling in the colder months can present a set of new experiences and outlook that you wont perceive any other time of year. In the northeren States you will almost certainly see snow covered trees and hills. Although in the south you will experience a warmer ride and glimpse winding roads and serene countrysides.

Comming from the north I hold a lot of skill motorcycle riding throughout the winter months. Motorcycling year around, I have learned what you ought to comprehend in order to be safe, warm and comfy while out on the street.

The primary point you must to take into account is what the road conditions, temperature and wind chill factors are. Needless to say if you are going to go out riding on your bike in the winter months, the streets should be free of ice and snow and you must dress correspondingly. Bear in mind when its (30º f) out at 60 miles per hour the wind chill will be (10ºF) and the lower the temperature drops the colder the wind chill will be.

This is a rule that you can apply to work out the wind chill for your motorcycle ride.
WindChill(ºF)=35.47+0.6215t-35.75(V⁰·¹⁶)+0,4375T(V⁰·¹⁶)
Where, T = Air Temperature (ºF)
V = Wind Speed (mph)

Next you must get dressed for the ride. Dressing for the ride means dressing in layers. Layers work much better as an insulation against the icy cold and wind chill and if at any time along the way the temperature starts to warm up a bit you can rest and discard a layer or two. The surface layer is most likely the most important layer you ought to concern your self about. It is the one that will guard you from the elements and the road if by some bad luck you should skid and lay your harley down.

A lot of people opt to dress in a snowmobile suit when they go out on a winter ride. Whereas others will bundle up and dress in the time-honored hooded sweatshirt, leather motorcycle jacket and leather chaps. A full face mask and lined leather gloves are also greatly suggested. As always a high-quality sturdy pair of leather motorcycle boots and a warm pair of socks are a essential. Bear in mind though, if your socks are to heavy they can make your biker boots tight and stop your blood flow to your feet. This will have the reverse effect then your feet will get cold and freeze. I suggest lined motorcycle boots and a comfy pair of socks.

Another idea that truly helps keep you equally secure and warm when you motorcycle ride in the cold weather is a full-faced motorcycle helmet. A full faced helmet not only protects your cranium if you fall it also keeps the wind from your head and that is a big positive when trying to stay warm on a chilly motorcycle ride.

If you search on the Internet you will locate several websites that present a host on men’s motorcycle apparel in addition to womens’ motorcycle apparel that have cold weather riding gear.