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Speeding motorcyclist catches hypothermia
By Visordown News on 11/04/2012 07:21:31
Australian man feels the warm arm of the law
in Victoria. The man was wearing skimpy clothing with no cold weather gear in sight when he was pulled over.His motorcycle has been impounded for 30 days.
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5 tips to beat the cold this winter
By Ben Cope on 03/11/2011 16:15:09
The cold weather is coming, but you can keep going in comfort
, rain and the worst a British winter can throw at you.Keeping warm is fairly simple, you've got to stop the cold coming in, generate some heat and stop that heat escaping. Here are my 5 tips to help you stay warmer on your motorcycle this winter.Get a
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Showcase: Base layers
By Robin Goodwin on 11/04/2012 09:10:36
Base layers not only keep you warm and dry, they also make it easy slipping in and out of your gear. Here are six two piece base layers to get you going
Wearing base layers can have a huge impact in improving your comfort whilst riding, no matter the weather conditions.There are two good reasons for adding a base layer underneath your regular riding gear. During cold climates, thermal properties in the underwear help in trapping ...
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Preparing your bike for Winter riding
By go_slow on 17/11/2005 13:06:02
Tips on how to prepare your bike for the Winter months
riding in winter kit. Bulky clothing may keep you warm but restrict your movement. Make sure you are happy and comfortable in the gear you are wearing and can control the bike fully. Make sure that your clothing fits well, the last thing you want is a
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Wet weather motorcycle clothing guide
By Tim Dickson on 13/10/2010 11:30:13
A simple guide to buying the right kit and keeping dry this winter
get to entertain passers-by as you struggle into it at the side of the road when the heavens open, hopping from one foot to the other as you try to get the suit on quickly without taking your boots off.Textile clothing with a waterproof, breathable
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Dakar legend Auriol confirms new African rally
By Visordown News on 13/05/2008 10:09:58
Bye bye Dakar, but hello African Race. Emperors new clothes, anyone?
in winter 2008/2009. It will begin in an European city and it will finish in Dakar taking in and riding through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal. We wanted to reconstruct the Dakar but at the same time we still wanted to make it different from what went
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New: Rev-it Pearl textile jacket
By Visordown on 01/08/2008 13:59:46
New product showcase from Visordown
membrames help as much as it can from sweaty moments. Like the fashion high street before it, the motorcycle clothing industry has realised that copying designs and making them cheap is insatiable business, and at a time when scaling back is de riguer
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Six steps for winter motorcycle protection
By Visordown on 04/11/2011 12:24:08
How to prepare your motorcycle for winter riding
bike from rotting away through the dark winter months.Here are six steps on how to prepare for motorcycle for winter riding.BatteryBatteries have a hard time during the cold months as the low temperature slows down the chemical reaction, therefore more
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New Stuff: Held Lennox leather jacket
By Andy Stevens on 21/06/2011 11:51:37
If fashion or image is important to you then this jacket is a must
Held are one of the biggest brands of motorcycle clothing in Germany and if you live in Europe you will know that they produce high quality and 'fashionably' styled textile and leather bike kit. They are also pioneers of the much talked about d30
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Alpinestars launch new 2010 Tech Heated Vest
By Ben Cope on 18/08/2009 15:44:57
Alpinestars branch out into heated clothing with this great-looking heated vest
Alpinestars have launched their first item of heated clothing just in time for our lovely winter.The Tech Heated Vest offers riders excellent body temperature management, using custom flat panel heating elements. The Vest is designed for comfort
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