23-07-14, 07:16 AM
Had to ride with "young" lady friend in yesterdays heat from Brum to the other side of Kidderminster. We ALWAYS wear full gear-because shes a nurse & one of mysons is a fireman who sometimes has to deal with the aftermath of RTAs.
We suffered when we got stuck in roadworks. The only relief was obtained by raising flip top section of helmet. On the return journey I found my riding was "ragged" and was fantasising about air conditioned cages at one stage.
Saw a guy on a big Triumph cruiser-waistcoat top-no sleeves or gloves-looked on with envy for a split second-then remembered all those spills I had in my cycling youth and the gravel rash that resulted from sliding along the road.
So I will continue to wear ATGATT-the HG jacket has got air vents & I have never needed to use the liner. Similarly with the matching trousers,light weight summer gloves, ankle length boots & the Shoei.
Felt sorry for riders who are stuck in cities like London. At least I can usually choose whether to ride or not.
We suffered when we got stuck in roadworks. The only relief was obtained by raising flip top section of helmet. On the return journey I found my riding was "ragged" and was fantasising about air conditioned cages at one stage.
Saw a guy on a big Triumph cruiser-waistcoat top-no sleeves or gloves-looked on with envy for a split second-then remembered all those spills I had in my cycling youth and the gravel rash that resulted from sliding along the road.
So I will continue to wear ATGATT-the HG jacket has got air vents & I have never needed to use the liner. Similarly with the matching trousers,light weight summer gloves, ankle length boots & the Shoei.
Felt sorry for riders who are stuck in cities like London. At least I can usually choose whether to ride or not.