How to Stay Cool While Riding a Motorcycle.
Filmed during my epic riding trip in Spain with Dust Devils, this video dives into the real-world strategies I use to stay cool on the bike when the temps soar into the 40s °C. From choosing the right gear to smart hydration hacks — this isn’t just theory, it’s what actually works out on the trails and roads.
Here’s what I cover:
✅ When airflow stops cooling you and starts heating you up
✅ Why base layers matter (and why cotton is the enemy!)
✅ Mesh and vented gear that makes a difference
✅ Frozen buffs, and clever tricks to drop your body temp
✅ How to use evaporative cooling to your advantage
✅ The power of electrolytes and hydration packs
✅ Suncream, banana snacks, and other ride-saving essentials
✅ Planning smarter routes and riding times to dodge the worst of the heat
✅ Watching for warning signs of heat exhaustion
✅ Mental tips to stay cool upstairs as well as physically
Whether you’re trail riding like I was with Dust Devils or touring on the road, these tips can keep you safer, comfier, and performing better in the heat.
Got your own hot weather riding hacks? Share them in the comments — let’s help each other out!
For more information about Dust Devils 👇
https://www.dustdevils.net/
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https://youtu.be/97faUwzajo0?si=m5-nIuCz7J6X6Wtk
Forced to Carve a New Path Out of the Riverbed – Dust Devils Off Road Ride EP1
https://youtu.be/RKbVRBP6RZ8?si=nxvONN8MjxKSHDti
Timestamp:
4:10 - Base Layers
6:54 - Sunscreen
7:46 - Cool compress or a wet cloth
8:56 - Air Flow
9:35 - Hydration
11:02 - Plan Your Riding Wisely
11:56 - Breaks
12:29 - Snacks
13:16 - Colour of Clothing
13:51 - Heat exhaustion
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