I much prefer wearing full leathers to textiles for a number of reasons. Of course there's the protection question, with leathers undoubtedly providing better impact and abrasion protection, but leathers also hold you in a better way. With additional levels of support available to your limbs, riding is far less tiring and enjoyable. It also helps that the leather a far less exposed to turbulence, making the whole riding experience more streamlined.
It may not have been the warmest, but yesterday was the best day of the year. It was definitely Full Leather Weather and I headed out in vented gloves for the first time this season. I much prefer wearing full leathers to textiles for a number of reasons. Of course there's the protection question, with leathers undoubtedly providing better impact and abrasion protection, but leathers also hold you in a better way. With additional levels of support available to your limbs, riding is far less tiring and enjoyable. It also helps that the leather a far less exposed to turbulence, making the whole riding experience more streamlined. The forecast for the next few days is pretty positive, but they are reporting a colder snap may be returning by the weekend and into next week. I guess I had better make the most of this weather then. Now, where is my helmet?
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MeMy name is Matt Brown and I'm a UK journalist formerly based in London, but now calling the South of England home. I've been riding bikes since 2007, but got hooked straight away. Nothing gives me the feeling of freedom, even when stuck in a city. In 2010 I became a RoSPA gold rider, but when it comes down to it, I'm Just a normal man, riding his bikes as often as he can. Archives
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