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Summer is the time when bikers break out their motorcycles. There’s something amazing about riding a motorcycle; a sense of freedom and rebellion that is hard to get from merely driving a car. Motorcycles are also very fuel-efficient and can save you a lot of money on gas.

The problem is, it can get extremely hot during the summer. The clothes that motorcycle riders need to wear to adequately protect themselves can be very stifling; leather isn’t a very breathable material.

If only motorcycles came with a high-tech force field with air conditioning inside it. Alas, we do not have the technology. As it is, motorcycle riders cannot keep cool while riding, unlike car and truck drivers. This can be dangerous when motorcycle riders are afflicted with heat related conditions while riding.

One of the more common problems is heat exhaustion. Writing in the hot weather can cause of either to suffer headaches, cramps, fatigue, and dizziness. They may even feel like throwing up. If all of these symptoms are present, a motorcycle rider may be suffering from heat exhaustion.

Anyone who feels this bad should not be on the road. Find some shade, find a building with air conditioning, or drink some cold water. Excess sweating can cause dehydration. If this is the issue, you can try drinking some Gatorade or mixing salt with your water.

Heatstroke is another more serious complication that can arise from becoming too hot. Sweating too much isn’t good, but if you completely stop sweating and start losing control of your cognitive functions, get off the road! Find someplace cool and get there soon as possible!

Splashing itself with cool water and applying ice packs to your body can help lower your body temperature, which is your first concern if you’re suffering from heatstroke. Don’t take any stimulants, such as coffee or any other caffeine saturated beverage; you don’t want to overtax your heart.

If a motorcycle rider ever suffers from any of these complications, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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