As a motorcyclist, you're aware that it is always important that you think of riding
safely in bad weather conditions. With winter upon us, you need to pay particular attention to wet or icy road conditions. Use the tips in this article to make your ride during cold, wet and possibly icy weather a safer one.
First of all, keep your hands warm. Gloves are very important as cold hands can lose their grip. There are some other steps you can follow to keep yourself as safe as possible when riding. It is always best to avoid slippery spots if you can, and remember to reduce your speed if wet or slippery spots are unavoidable. Reducing your speed around corners is also another good tip because it is obviously a bit harder to stop on those surfaces especially when you are rounding a curve.
In the event that you do come upon a slippery surface, you want to remember that it is best to use both brakes. Clutching the brake lever in a gradual can avoid a dangerous lockup of your front wheel. If you are moving along at a fairly low speed, you could also try letting your feet skim the road a bit to help keep you from falling.
You also want to try and remember that when you are riding to pay attention for any oil spots that may have accumulated in the center of the lane from cars and trucks. It is always smart to try and ride a bit to either side to avoid such spots as these in the road. If you follow some of these steps and tips, you are on your way to riding safe through adverse conditions.
