Motorbike Leathers

Way, way bac during lockdown, I had an idea for a story set at Honey Hill Farm. Every so often, but not often enough, I do a little thinking, a little research  for this novel. When we were in Laxey at the weekend, I spied a group of three bikers sunning themselves on Laxey Prom, and I asked a few questions. 

The information from that conversation is:

• Motorbike leathers are fantastic for protecting the skin when you come off your bike. If you don't wear leathers (or an equivalent) then you don't care about your skin. 
• Wearing leathers on a hot sunny day is fine, as long as your are in motion. When you stop at traffic lights, or in a queue they quickly become incredibly hot. 
• The leathers can deflect a bit of light rain. However, they are NOT waterproof. To keep dry in the rain, wear a rain cover over the top of the leathers. 
• If you are caught in the rain, the leathers will soak up huge amounts of water, and become very heavy, and also cold. They can take quite some time to dry out.