1.2- Protective equipment

Motorbike protective equipment is essential for ensuring rider safety and comfort. Unfortunately, there are not many options available for women to physically try them on (specially clothing). In this blog I will take you through the equipment I obtained, difficulties, tips and recommendations, along with overall cost.

1.2.1- Mandatory Protective Equipment (PE) in the UK

In the United Kingdom the only mandatory protective equipment for motorcyclists is a safety helmet. The helmet must comply with specific safety standards. While not legally required, it's highly recommended to wear additional protective gear like:

• Eye protection (visors or goggles)

• Strong boots

• Gloves

• Suitable clothing to protect against injuries in case of an accident

1.2.2- Shops

To obtain mine I personally decided to visit different shops such as J&S Accessories Ltd, Mega Motorcycle Store, or Eurobikes Spain. When I couldn't find a variety of certain parts, I went straight to the annual motorbike event in Birmingham called 'Motorcycle Live' if you decide to go you will definitely not fail in your search. The shop where I found the right women PE is Mega Motorcycle Store.

The annual motorbike event in Birmingham is known as Motorcycle Live, and it's the UK's largest motorcycle show. It's a fantastic opportunity to see and try out a wide range of motorbike gear, especially if you're looking for something specific like a winter jacket. Plus, you get to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and meet fellow motorbike enthusiasts.

Note: Searching into different shops helped me to identify not just how comfortable I was with different types of accessories but also the right size for me.

1.2.3- Equipment and prices

Below is a list of the PE I acquired. While there are cheaper alternatives, I personally opt not to compromise on safety. The decision is yours to make.

Accessory	Characteristics	Brand	Cost
Helmet	Eurobikes Murcia	Schuberth C5 Flip Front Helmet (Eclipse Anthracite)	£589.99
Trousers	Mega Motorcycle Store	mondial 2 trousers	£249.99 + £12.99
Gloves	SportsBikeShop.co.uk	Held Air N Dry II Gore-Tex Gloves - Black (S)	£191.62
Boots	SportsBikeShop.co.uk	Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex Boots - Black (39)	£164.99
Jacket	Mega Motorcycle Store	Oxford Mondial 2.0 Ladies Jacket	£299.99
		TOTAL	£1,250 approx. (excl. VAT)

Note: Searching into different shops helped me to identify not just how comfortable I was with different types of accessories but also the right size for me.

1.2.4- Tips

• Consider buying specific accessories online for a better price.

  
  

• If you know an exhibitor at the show, it can be beneficial as they often get discounts when purchasing from other booths. You may also receive a 5-10% discount yourself.

  
  

• When buying a product in a store, you typically receive a discount for your next purchase. Therefore, if you plan to buy multiple items, it's advisable to buy them separately and wait for the discount before purchasing the second item.