Summer is an excellent time for motorcycle riders. Not only can they enjoy the open road but they can also save on gasoline costs. Motorcycles are really fuel efficient and those riders who enjoy the outdoors will find this activity ideal for their purposes.
Many riders forget the damage that summer heat can do in certain areas of the U.S. and especially if they are riding with full gear on and elevated body temperatures.
Many motorcycles unlike cars are not equipped with a cooling system and many riders find that they may suffer from heat related illnesses while riding in the summer sun.
The number one culprit is heat exhaustion which riders can suffer from if they are not aware this is one of the conditions of riding in the summer heat. Some of the signs and symptoms are fatigue, dizziness, nausea, cramps and headache. Some or all of these could be a sign of heat exhaustion.
The best way to combat heat exhaustion is to pull off the road and go inside or in a shaded place by the road, drink some water and allow your body to cool down. When we perspire heavily we tend to lose nutrients and get dehydrated, drinking a mixture of salt water can replace lost nutrients and fluids in the body and make the rider feel better in no time.
Heat stroke is more dangerous than heat exhaustion and is marked by lack of sweating and reduced cognitive functioning. If a rider is suffering from these signs they need to get off the road immediately and into a cool building.
Getting the body temperature reduced is vital to recovery; the rider should drink water and use ice packs on the body to accomplish this. Do not give caffeine, coffee or other types of stimulants to the rider as this can only elevate the heart rate which is not recommended in the case of heat stroke.
If any of these signs or symptoms are experienced by any rider, it is important to get medical assistance as soon as possible.
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