The end of the year is when many places bloom their beauty, however, due to the weather, motorbike trip may get a little harder. Frontier Travel Vietnam is glad to share with you some helpful tips for a safe motorbike trip during the winter. We hope that this will help you to get a wonderful vacation in Vietnam.
Remember to keep warm in winter motorbike trips
The temperature in the Northwest can vary from a few degrees to less than 17 Celcius degrees depending on the weather. However, the temperature you see on the weather forecast is only the outdoor temperature when you stand still. When you move on a motorbike, the wind will make you quickly cold. If you do not wear warm enough, your body will tremble and cannot control a motorbike safely.
Therefore, you should wear more layers of clothes (at least 3 layers) than wearing thick clothes because they can make it difficult to control the car. The first layer should be thin sleeveless shirts that allow sweat to absorb and retain heat. Thicker clothes followed by a wind-proof garment.
Wear warm clothes and gloves during the winter
Theoretically, you should cover the entire body including the hands, feet, the face with gloves, motorcycle boots, full-face helmets to avoid the wind. Personal items and other essential accessories that are indispensable are gloves and scarves, wool hats, thick masks, sports shoes, warm socks. For those who can’t stand the cold, some heat-resistant patches may be prepared. These things will help you to ride a motorbike to protect your eyes and health when traveling a long way.
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Pay attention to the snow in winter
In Vietnam, snow is not a common thing. However, when you travel to the Northwestern area or moving up the mountain, the weather will be much colder than the normal land. Ice can cover the road surface after rain. These are very dangerous situations because you cannot see them at all. If we ride on ice, there is a good chance you will slip. If you are warned about rain and extremely low temperatures on your route, it is best to choose a different route.
Be careful with the ice on the road
Unlike ice, hoarfrost can sometimes appear scattered on the road. They are usually snow white. They are essentially crystallized dew. Hoarfrost on the road is prone to accidents due to slippery. If it is imperative to travel over a foggy section, it is best to move slowly and keep the car straight.
What to do in motorbike trip when the snow falls
Most of us like snow and it is often referred to like a great gift for the trip. Snow can be very beautiful in movies but for a biker, it can be a living nightmare. There are not many places in Vietnam with snow, but if you encounter this type of weather you will be very difficult to move. The vehicles in Vietnam are designed to move on normal roads rather than snow-covered roads.
It's best not to travel in the snow in Vietnam
If you're on the move and it starts to snow, stop and find a place to stay, instead of going on, stay and enjoy this rare weather condition.
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Motorbike trip in the winter may cause cold tires
Cold weather will cause the tire temperature to be low, which means that the grip is significantly reduced. Of course, when the motorbike is running, the tires will heat up. However, when it is cold, a few minutes of rest is enough to cool the tire quickly.
Pay attention to the tire of the motorbike
So the bikers should pay attention every time to start the vehicle. At that time, the motorbike has a very poor grip due to cold tires. The best way to make hot tires quickly is to change the speed more often.
Keep your distance on a winter motorbike trip
When it is cold, the vehicle greatly reduces its grip. Therefore we need to keep a minimum distance from the vehicle that leaves before us, at least 10 seconds in advance. Do not run behind a car or truck to avoid the wind. If there is a problem in front of the car that requires the car to brake quickly, you will not be able to handle it promptly and may cause terrible accidents.
Don't get to close to the other vehicles on the road
Vision is also a very important factor during winter as well. Besides always keeping visibility, you also need to avoid running into the blind spot of the vehicles ahead. Remember to keep the lights on at all times so that nearby drivers can recognize you in the rearview mirror.
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If you are worried about traveling on a motorbike trip on your own, especially in the winter, then you can look up at Frontier Travel Vietnam for suitable motorbike tours. Join Frontier, you will have the best winter trip in your life and won’t have to worry about the dangers on the way.
Frontier Travel Vietnam is always ready to serve you, whether that is winter or any other season. Just contact us and everything will be done for you. We wish you a good day and hope to see you in Vietnam soon.
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