The hobby for the motorcycle does not understand seasons or thermometer data, but some aspects must be taken into account. In summer it is common to see motorists with the right clothes, and even flip flops, overtaking cars stuck in the city. We are talking about the users of scooters, a means of transport that is gaining followers for its versatility, speed and comfort. Barcelona is one of the cities with the most motorcycles per inhabitant , competing for the first position with large cities such as Paris or Rome. It is also a city with a placid climate and notable temperatures in the summer, a reason that motorists argue for getting on two wheels without gloves, shoes and a jacket . It is necessary to succumb to the rigors of the heat to maintain safety on the motorcycle, as Peugeot Motocycles General Director Francisco Domínguez comments, along with a list of tips for equipping yourself in summer .
The brands of accessories for the two wheels are aware of the difficulty of getting on a machine in the middle of August. Its catalog of ventilated garments grows every year, maintaining a modern aesthetic without losing its function of protecting and minimizing the effects of a possible fall as much as possible . As we tell you in this gallery, the styles and segments are very diverse, allowing you a suitable kit for both city, country or road. It is in the metropolises where more misunderstandings are commented in this regard, so we will review what cannot be missing in our wardrobe in case of urban displacement .
To the nines
In the cold months, it is easy to dress according to the safety required by a journey on two wheels. When the heat arrives we relax, committing some recklessness that can not only harm us physically, but also our pocket in the form of fines. The type of motorcycle should not involve changes, as Domínguez says: “whether it is a light, dynamic and fun version of the Peugeot Tweet high-wheel ‘scooter’, or a comfortable, powerful, hypertechnological and practical 3-wheel ‘scooter’ like the Peugeot Metropolis ”. The garments that cover us from an abrasion must be present in our mind regardless of the route, destination and vehicle.
It can be an ordeal but the jacket that protects our trunk and the gloves for the hands should be mandatory all year round. There are light and perforated materials that will make it more pleasant to put on , as well as light colors that do not retain heat and circulate better the air through them. “New generation fabrics, capable of safeguarding the integrity of the skin without impeding ventilation, are the most recommended in these spring and summer months, ” says Francisco Domínguez.
Feet and head
Nor can we forget about the feet, which are responsible for sustaining us at an unexpected stop. The commercial offer of Peugeot scooters offers spaces to store summer shoes, avoiding the use of unstable summer flip flops . It is not prohibited by law, but the police may consider that the use of loosely supported footwear puts driving at risk, sufficient reason for a sanction.
Jet helmets are also seen more frequently in the summer, but they are still the worst legal option. Chin protection is essential in a drag fall , which may involve rubbing your face on the scorching asphalt. For this reason, the full-face helmet is still the most recommended for the summer season, leaving the helmet open for very short and specific trips .
