Some riders claim that all you have to do to make sure it doesn’t rain on a ride is bring your wet weather gear with you.
It doesn’t hurt to adopt the same reasoning and always wear protective gear. Then, if you do have a fall, you’re still better off because you’re protected.
Modern protective gear is actually quite hard to resist.
Not only is it usually very good at its job due to the hi-tech materials, but it also looks good and feels comfortable.
Venting makes it cool and comfortable in summer, zip-in quilted linings make it cosy in winter.
The choice is huge, from denim jeans with kevlar threads woven into them to make them abrasion resistant to leather suits which are not only protective but also waterproof.
Best of all, good protective gear can turn what might have been a hospital stay into a minor injury. It comes in great, bright colours too but don’t get too carried away with matching the colours of your preferred brand. You might change your mind next time you buy a bike.
Helmets
If you value your brain you will replace your helmet fairly frequently. If your helmet gets a hard knock, it’s damaged and it can’t protect you so replace it.
Dress to be seen.
Protect yourself, wear the right gear.
Useful contacts
- Police and other emergency services: 000.
- Reporting road surface damage: 131 700.
- RTA customer service: 13 22 13 (8.30am - 5pm Mon-Fri and 8.30am - 2pm Sat).
- Rider training bookings: 13 22 13.
- NSW St John Ambulance: 1300 360 455.
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