hot barcelona

This morning, leathers are impossible
And even this jacket is in the afternoons horrbile. God what a heat.


Photo taken by my girlfriend.

Nice pic but am tempted to say I hope your hospitals have good air conditioning as you`ll be needing them in the event of you (god forbid) having an accident. Even abroad when I thought I was going to melt with the heat I always wore full leathers for protection.

As uncomfortable as it may be wearing leathers it`ll be even more uncomfortable lying in hospital having just had 6 foot of road gravel scrubbed out of your limbs!

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

Nice pic but am tempted to say I hope your hospitals have good air conditioning as you`ll be needing them in the event of you (god forbid) having an accident. Even abroad when I thought I was going to melt with the heat I always wore full leathers for protection.

As uncomfortable as it may be wearing leathers it`ll be even more uncomfortable lying in hospital having just had 6 foot of road gravel scrubbed out of your limbs!

I agree with you. When I picked up the motor I was wearing my leathers....
But I tell you it is impossible, yes one day it is fine and when you are on holidays . But when you live and work in a hot city things change. After a day of work for example you system has gone up in temperature, the asfalt in the city is steamy hot, Barcelona is like London traffic wise....

May I ask where and under what circumstances you rode in the heat ?

BTW again: I agree with you, I tried to use my leathers but it really doesn't work: I havent spotted even one (!!!!) motorcyclist using leahters here in the city and 98% is riding with low shoes or slippers, shorts and a tShirt. 20% is using gloves. I think that has a reason.
And yes I feel uncomfortable without protection and I am looking forward to october when the temperatures go down

wear whatever you want and feel comfortable in

Go in December.

I froze.

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I dont go riding over here no matter how hot it is without full gear, you can get cooler protective clothing then leathers btw.

just bought the mrs a new textile jacket as we are off to france after the AR and she said the jacket she has was too hot and uncomfortable, £50 bargain from race leathers, even though it will be scorchio we will not be riding without protection, if it gets too hot we will head to the hills.

draggin jeans ankle boots and a summer textile jacket are your freinds here ,proper protection which you wont boil in

Originally Posted by davepreston

draggin jeans ankle boots and a summer textile jacket are your freinds here ,proper protection which you wont boil in

My idea.

Yep draggin jeans are probably your answer... i have a really light textile jacket too.. not sure what it`s made of but it has no lining, mesh vents and light armour in the shoulders and elbows which is better than nothing.