Riding a motorcycle in low temperatures is not only uncomfortable, but can be dangerous. A drop in body temperature of just 1-2 degrees centigrade can instigate symptoms of hypothermia and may lead to impaired concentration, coordination and drowsiness – potentially lethal when in charge of a motor vehicle.

WEISE® has introduced two new winter glove options to its range of riding apparel, both designed to keep hands warm and dry without compromising fit and feel; ideal for urban motorcycle and scooter riders and commuters alike. Featuring a three-layer HIPORA®, THINSULATE® Supreme and Tri-fleece inner lining, the Sportec is waterproof and breathable (preventing perspiration build-up), warm and comfortable. It is also thin enough to allow freedom of movement, ensuring there are no ‘tight spots' to restrict circulation.

The face, head and chest are more sensitive to changes in temperature than the rest of the body*, and as any motorcyclist and scooter rider will know, keeping those areas properly insulated and protected from the cold and damp can be difficult. Part of the Softshell mid-layer collection, Cold Killers' Hot Hood, Maxi Tube and Mini Tube are specifically designed to help keep the face, head, neck and chest area warm and dry, during even the most miserable winter weather conditions.

An innovative technical fleece engineered for riding. Created for the City Collection, Alpinestars took a fleece hoody, added a 100% waterproof windbreaker membrane, a thermal insulated lining and soft PE armor to create the ultimate casual wind breaker for urban commuting.

R&G Racing can extend your winter riding season with their updated and super-warm heated grips! Heated grips add months to your motorcycling season, bringing warmth and comfort to every winter ride and with the redesigned R&G Racing heated grips your hands and fingers can be even warmer this winter!

Winter is now in full swing, and for those brave motorcyclists that insist on riding through the dark, cold months, BikeTek has developed a range of superior, state-of-the-art heated clothing. With three different heat settings, it is as simple as the push of a button to maintain an optimum temperature within each garment.

With the weather taking a turn towards cold and wet we have yet again teamed up with our friends over at Branded Biker who have brought you an excellent new competition prize worth £79.99. In order to win you need to be a registered member of Bikechatter (free) and then answer a simple message (also free) - what could be better??

The STR-2 H2out glove is fully windproof, waterproof and breathable and looks good as with most of the Spidi range, Branded Biker are proud to be a Spidi main dealer and offer a staggering amount of their expansive range, anything you need that is not advertised online they can have in a jiffy for you - give them a call.

Competition is now closed!

So - How to Enter...

Registration on the site is fast and easy, click this link to go to the registration page.
Really simple, fill in your details with correct email address, you now have full, free access to all of Bikechatter's features and monthly competitions - have you missed out on winning until now? STOP! get registered free

To send a message you need to go to your write message box linked to this text

Once you have had your confirmation email you can simply use the members messaging system sent to member name ' Bunglehaze ' with the subject line : smell the glove - please ensure you answer the competition question as blank messages are discarded.

Again, please remember to fill in your correct email address during registration so we can contact you if you are the lucky winner

Terms: Registered members only (free registration), only 1 entry per household in the UK, shipping address is to be UK only - overseas entries permitted providing these conditions are met. Competition closes at 00:00 on the 10th November 2010 and a winner will be chosen and notified within 7 days. We do not use your email or home address for third parties and registration is for site access and contact only. Prize value is inclusive of the offered item plus postage within the UK.

Christmas is upon us and the colder weather means a lot of riders have packed up their bikes for the winter - so to give everyone a chance to win something fun we have been given two Arai St George Helmet money boxes from Branded Biker to give away... Who does not want a novelty helmet shaped ornament then???

I would like to be able to put out that the money box is made from mixed fibre composites, has ample ventilation and will improve your riding but in all honesty it is a pot Arai RX7-GP Saint George styled money holder and as such is quite low on technical features - that said though it looks really cool and would make an epic present for the rider who has everything!

Q - what is the depth of the money box in mm - click image below to visit the product page for a hint...

So - How to Enter...

Registration on the site is fast and easy, click this link to go to the registration page.
Really simple, fill in your details with correct email address, you now have full, free access to all of Bikechatter's features and monthly competitions - have you missed out on winning until now? STOP! get registered free

To send a message you need to go to your write message box linked to this text

Once you have had your confirmation email you can simply use the members messaging system sent to member name ' Bunglehaze ' with the subject line : show me the money - please ensure you answer the competition question as blank messages are discarded.

Again, please remember to fill in your correct email address during registration so we can contact you if you are the lucky winner

Terms: Registered members only (free registration), only 1 entry per household in the UK, shipping address is to be UK only - overseas entries permitted providing these conditions are met. Competition closes at 00:00 on the 17th December 2010 and a winner will be chosen and notified within 7 days. We do not use your email or home address for third parties and registration is for site access and contact only. Prize value is inclusive of the offered item plus postage within the UK.

Government statistics suggest that more motorcyclists than ever are opting to ride though the winter season* and although this undoubtedly brings benefits to the daily commute, riding in conditions of reduced visibility can increase the risk of accident. Effective lighting is therefore crucial to ensure riders spot potential hazards in good time and are clearly visible to other road users too.

Keeping warm in winter is a tricky affair but Alpinestars have joined the recent trend of creating heated clothing. Alpinestars Tech Heated Vest offers riders excellent body temperature management, using custom flat panel heating elements. The Vest is designed for comfort and ease of use to meet the most demanding of riding conditions.