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Cooler clothes for Motorbike riding

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Hey chums,

I have a little scooter/moped that I use to get to work & back. I always wear full gear (which is lucky as I got cut up & knocked off the bike back in January)
I'm currently suffering in the heat.

Does anyone have any recommendations on summer gear? I obviously want it to be as protective as possible (as much as it would be more comfortable I would definately never ride in shorts & t-shirt) but I need it to be a lot cooler.

I'm hoping our current heatwave will be as short as usual, so I can go back to a lovely cold ride, but I need suggestions in the meantime.

Thankees :smile:
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  • QrizB
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    edited 21 June at 6:05PM
    I don't know your budget but here are some ideas.
    I wear armoured jeans on my commuter bike most of the year around (in the winter I put over trousers over them). They're not as cool as fashion jeans (heavier cotton and a kevlar lining, plus armour) but they provide protection.
    I put up with my waterproof jacket all year around :) but occasionally wonder about an armoured hoodie or mesh jacket for the summer.
    See for example:
    Or an example mesh jacket:
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  • x_raphael_xx
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    QrizB said:
    I don't know your budget but here are some ideas.
    I wear armoured jeans on my commuter bike most of the year around (in the winter I put over trousers over them). They're not as cool as fashion jeans (heavier cotton and a kevlat lining, plus armour) but they provide protection.
    I put up with my waterproof jacket all year around :) but occasionally wonder about an armoured hoodie or mesh jacket for the summer.
    See for example:
    Or an example mesh jacket:

    I'm not fussed about fashion, I'd much rather just be comfortable.
    I think armoured jeans might be what I head for.
    Armoured hoodies are an interesting concept. You'd think they'd be shredded on the asphalt
    Debt Free as of 17/01/2009 Turtle Power!!

    EF Challenger #3 £1543.72 / £5000
    MFW 2024 #100 £1300.00 / £10,000

    MFiT #40 Jan 2025 Target - £99,999.00
    Mortgage at 30/09/22 £113,694.11 | Mortgage at 24/01/23 £110,707.87
    Mortgage at 21/04/23 £107,701.01 | Mortgage at 20/07/23 £106,979.65
    Mortgage at 04/10/23 £106,253.77 | Mortgage at 10/01/24 £105,324.57
    Mortgage at 01/04/24 £104,424.73 | Mortgage at 01/10/24 £103,594.98
  • x_raphael_xx
    x_raphael_xx Posts: 4,411 Forumite
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    Picked myself up an armoured hoodie for £120. Just in time for the rain to arrive tomorrow  :D
    Debt Free as of 17/01/2009 Turtle Power!!

    EF Challenger #3 £1543.72 / £5000
    MFW 2024 #100 £1300.00 / £10,000

    MFiT #40 Jan 2025 Target - £99,999.00
    Mortgage at 30/09/22 £113,694.11 | Mortgage at 24/01/23 £110,707.87
    Mortgage at 21/04/23 £107,701.01 | Mortgage at 20/07/23 £106,979.65
    Mortgage at 04/10/23 £106,253.77 | Mortgage at 10/01/24 £105,324.57
    Mortgage at 01/04/24 £104,424.73 | Mortgage at 01/10/24 £103,594.98
  • QrizB
    QrizB Posts: 18,437 Forumite
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    Picked myself up an armoured hoodie for £120. Just in time for the rain to arrive tomorrow  :D
    That's always the way 🤣
    There will be more warm sunny days, and the hoodie will be perfect!

    N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
    2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.
    Not exactly back from my break, but dipping in and out of the forum.
    Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!
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