What to do to "not be cold in winter" when riding a motorbike?
According to the forecast of the Central Hydrometeorological Center, the northern and north central provinces will receive a cold air mass that will cause rain and low temperatures. Participating in traffic, especially riding a motorbike in the winter, becomes a nightmare for anyone because of the freezing cold. What to do to keep warm when riding a motorbike in the winter?
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Eat well
The first thing to keep your body warm when going out is to eat well. When the body is fully nourished, it will be kept warm by burning calories. On the contrary, when it is cold, the body lacks nutrients, the metabolism slows down, to generate heat to keep the body warm, it will cause shivering. Moreover, when the body is too hungry, it will lead to hypoglycemia and hypotension, which is very dangerous for the driver.
To increase your body temperature when going out, you can also drink a cup of warm ginger water. In particular, you should avoid alcoholic or caffeinated drinks because they will cause your body to lose heat and at the same time affect your ability to control the vehicle.
Dress warmly
Unlike driving a car, motorcyclists have to endure much more cold. Therefore, drivers need to dress warmly when driving a motorbike. You should wear many layers and prioritize the outermost layer of clothing as a windproof jacket. Don't forget to bring gloves, a warm scarf...
However, drivers should also pay attention not to wear clothes that are too bulky, cumbersome and difficult to move in because it can affect safety when moving.
For those who ride motorbikes long distances, they should equip themselves with heating devices such as heating bags, heat-retaining patches, etc. to keep warm better.
Do not let the body get wet
When walking in the cold rain, you should not let your body get wet, try to stay dry. Wetness along with wind will make you cold many times. The raincoat not only helps to avoid getting wet but you also feel warmer when its windproof effect is effective. In the rainy season when participating in traffic by motorbike, you need to pay attention to avoid getting wet to avoid the cold.
Equip windshield for car
Many people think that a windshield is a hindrance, but it works wonders when you ride in the winter. Give it a try!