Hot Weather Riding and Staying Cool

During August of 2007, I took a trip up to Knoxville Tennessee in temperatures that averaged around 100 degrees for an entire week. I have to admit, it was a bit warm with a full face helmet and leather vest. But, I didn’t dehydrate as quickly because of the helmet and long sleeves, making the [...]

Riding With Allergies

Spring’s coming on, and in Florida, March means pollen counts in the 9 to 10 range (considered high to very-high). Riding when you have pollen allergies can be miserable, and dangerous. I try to stay off any kind of medication when I’m riding, because there’s nothing worse than feeling drowsy or blurry-eyed on the [...]