Leather protects superbly – but at 35 degrees, overheating becomes a risk in itself. If you're sweating, struggling to concentrate and not drinking enough, you make more mistakes. The answer isn't less protection, it's better ventilation.
Smart summer gear
- Ventilated but protected: Mesh gear with armour at shoulders, elbows, back and knees gives you protection and airflow.
- Drink enough: In the heat, plan regular drinks breaks – concentration needs water.
- Ride early or late: The cooler morning and evening hours are more pleasant and safer.
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