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Off to Catalunya in 4 weeks for the GP

Having ridden over the weekend in the glorious 22c sunshine i have got to thinking about the climate and more importantly keeping cool.

Barcelona is currently 24c expecting to be circa 27 - 29 for the GP, we will be riding down over 2 days, and returning over 2 days so good 500 mile days (lots of time in the saddle) about half will be the dreaded auto routes and half a roads (we have set a challenge this year to avoid as many tolls as poss)

I have a number of choices for my riding clothing
1, Full Furygan 2 piece leathers - very warm in winter bot no stretch panels or ventilation in summer
2, Unbranded cheap but comfortable 2 piece lethers with stretch panels and a bit of ventilation
3, AXO 1 pice leather race suit with full ventilation
4, mix textile jacket with leather pants from option 2

I dont want to sacrifice safety but am worried about heat induced fatigue

Suggestions welcomed

TA

After touring the Pyrenees last june I'd say No. 2 plus a cheap 2 piece waterproof oversuit for when it rains in the afternoon cause it will (so the locals told us)
and don't forget the sunblock for ur face and neck.

What FK said - plus, an EZ top and leggings underneath - they really do help keep you cooler and you don't stick to the leathers. But, whatever you do, you WILL be hot when you stop - it's just the way it is when the sun shines

Which reminds me I must fish out the mesh jacket I bought last year

I remember in France some years ago on a club trip it was hot we had a '3 second warning' system for donning leather jackets - 3 seconds before riding away, that is!

One of our number went from the campsite to the petrol station (about 3 mins away) in a tee shirt - but said he felt so vulnerable he'd never do it again!

I don't care how hot it is I'll always wear leathers, just stop more often for drinks etc and take longer getting there.

Agree - I always wear at least a leather jacket and a pair of jeans if not the leather trousers. A thin cotton underneath the trousers can help keeping it cool. For the top, playing a bit with the openings of the jacket will help keep it comfy ... except in traffic jams!

I'm in Japan again. Few bikes but loads of scooters .... and a lot of funny feet-forward scooters.
Think I've only seen one person with half decent kit on - whatever they are riding.
Today in the rain I saw one bloke with waterproofs but no gloves!

..... the young ladies' choice of very short shorts as riding attire does have some appeal though ...........

I think this fella has the right idea.



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