waiting around for everyone else to arrive we then got told to go the kit room to sort out our leathers, boots, helmets and gloves. After that we had a briefing and then got into a mini bus to go to another centre where all the bikes were.We waited

and the track can get slippery, you can also be more relaxed at night or at dusk or dawn, and cooler air can make the bike perform better.Cool kit for me includes a lovely pair of RS Taichi gloves, which I got at the Suzuka Eight-Hour and Daytona boots, which

's very quiet and sits there obediently while I fumble with my gloves, taking longer to put them on than it'll take to get the scooter to the lock-up.And we're off. The throttle of the scooter pinned, we nudge 30 in no time, the engine whirring with almost

.Decent trousers, gloves, jacket, boots and a helmet properly done up are the minimum requirements these days. I swear I could have already got to my destination in the time it takes to get ready sometimes. But even with all this gear, there was an important part

SPORTING golden boots and gloves at Monza, the defence of the 2010 World Superbike championship is not going to plan for Max Biaggi as he was penalised in the second race for cutting a corner.Taking a five second lead in race two, Biaggi was ordered

for at least £20, jackets are popular, so are gloves, and even knackered kneesliders sell for up to £25.No speeding fines:If you receive a penalty notice try to cause as much aggravation as possible. Wait until the last minute then write asking for an extension

on the basis that a booted foot is less sensitive than a gloved clutch hand.3: HandsThese levers are mounted slightly too high for the rider. A wrist that's straight needs less muscle effort to withstand forces. Obvious, innit? Two fingers resting on the clutch

are another stroke of genius that banish that hideous (and all-too familiar) cold dribble of rain down the cuffs sensation. It's essentially a dummy cuff within a cuff that keeps the rain out of your gloves - way too complicated to explain in words. Check 'em

he showed me in just twenty minutes.And it also showed me something that you tend to forget when you’re riding on the road every day. Winter gloves, heated grips and sketchy road surfaces dull the enjoyment. Riding a sports bike on a warm, dry race

suitable for use with gloved hands. Supplied with rain cover. Requires mounting kit (see below)£139.99 EXPLORER TANK BAG MOUNTING HARNESSTriumph-branded mounting kit for tank bag featuring anti-abrasion base, quick release mechanism and magnetic rear