Riding a motorcycle is truly a way of life – is it not? Your bike is a good reflection of you, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy freedom on the open road. Driving a bike can be a tough gig. Weather conditions can ruin the best ride, and of course, you’ve always got to keep an eye out for dangerous drivers. The road has so many hazards for the rider.

Your bike needs to treat you well, and you need to treat it well. You also need to remember to take care of your essentials. Helmets and jackets will suffer wear and tear so keep on top of it. Sooner or later, you will need to replace it. Thankfully, you are in the 21st century now so there is plenty you can do to equip yourself for the ride.

Firstly, consider the weather. No matter what, it’s likely going to be that cold winds are going to scupper your ride. A neck warmer is going to provide a warm and unobtrusive fit that will keep you warm when you are on your ride. Make a neckwarmer an essential part of your biking wardrobe.

A Bluetooth headset is a really good idea for a ride. You’re going to be able to speak to your riding buddies, and you can receive directions if you link the headset to your phone. Communication is important on a ride, especially on a group venture, so don’t hesitate to invest in a headset. The other side of this is ear plugs. The road is loud and will really ensure that your hearing suffers. Some earplugs can go a long way to ensuring a comfortable ride.

A camera can be amazing idea if you want to show off, but there’s an important reason for why motorcyclists use helmets. A camera on your bike or helmet can help you out in the event of an accident by filming it! Great for when you need a Motorcycle accident lawyer. A GoPro can film at 1080p HD at 60 frames a second and is still easy to attach to a helmet.

If you love your music, the Headwave is an amazing piece of kit that turns your helmet into a sound system via vibrations that transform your helmet into a surround-sound speaker without any cables at all. It’s easy to operate and will allow you to listen to your favourite tunes on the open road.

Riding a motorcycle usually, means we stray from the usual path. Sometimes we find ourselves in places with scarce mobile signal. A Spot Gen3 can send up an emergency flare virtually which will bring emergency services to you when there is no phone signal. It works on satellite GPS and is an amazing lifeline for the adventuring biker – not only that, but it can track your journey and send updates back home.

Of course, don’t forget your jacket, helmet and gloves in all of this frenzy over new bike gear! Do you ride? Let us knoow what are some  of your bike essentials in the comments section below.