Summer Riding Hacks, Rider Research, + Local Updates

by Hannah Jacole Powell-Yost August 16, 2025

Summer riding isn't for the weak. But with good prep, you can keep your cool, stay safe, and get those miles in! Just ahead:

🥵 Hacks for Riding in the Heat

🗞 MSF Shares Life-Saving Research

😬 Summertime Maintenance Tips

🐊 Up Next for NOLA Riding

It's hot, but safety can be cool 🥵

• Mesh jackets > T-shirts! Trust us: heat burns a lot more when paired with hot asphalt + road rash. Ask us for our favorite recommendations!

• Hydration starts the day before your ride! Electrolytes are your friend!

• Take a break! Find cool (figuratively and literally) spots along your route to check and chill out 😎

Hot weather can be dangerous when you're not paying attention. Some signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, headache, nausea, suddenly feeling too cold, change in heart rate. These symptoms signal that your body has tried to push through and needs you to takeaction.

MSF announces life-saving discovery 🗞

Heat stress can impact reaction time similarly to drinking alcohol.

Research has shown correlation between raised body temperature and impaired cognitive function in motorcyclists, dangerously impacting reaction times. By staying cool, you not only preserve your comfort and physical safety, but you are proactive in your performance and maintaining safe roads for others.

Summer miles can be brutal on your bike 😬

Don't burn out on your T-CLOCS routine:

✔︎ Check tire pressure. Temperature changes PSI faster than you think!

✔︎ Inspect chain tension and lubrication.

✔︎ Be sure fluids are topped off (and clean!), especially coolant.

Do you really want to be that rider on the side of the road in 100º + 100% humidity...?

With cool(er) weather approaching, the NRA calendar heats up 🐊

🗓 Track Days: 18-19 October registration is live and screaming your name! Click here. Track days are a thrilling, structured way to sharpen your motorcycle skills. EMTs and coaches are always on-site to provide maximum safety and learning!

🗓 ARC (Advanced RiderCourse) scheduling is in the works, to include a general ARC, as well as a women's-exclusive class! Check our socials soon for details to drop!

🗓 MSF BRC dates have seen tremendous waitlists for classes this summer. Stay ahead of the game and save lives (and time at the DMV!) by reserving you or your loved one's seat in advance. Click here.

🗓 A bunch of NOLA Riding family just returned from a group trip to track days at Barber Motorsports Park. Our newsfeed is flooded with their awesome shots and memories! Each ride and event you take part in is a chance to connect and build community ❤️

Stay cool, y'all!
We can't wait to see you soon on the range, road, or track!

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