5. Body Armour (Icon)

II cringe at the sight of riders wearing flip-flops and shorts/tank tops on hot summer days. I just don’t get it. Yeah, the leathers or textile gear can get hot, but I’d rather leave all of me intact if ever there was an accident. Helping protect your vitals with appropriate exterior clothing is the Icon Stryker Vests (for both men and women.) It’s easy enough to slip on and doesn’t cost a fortune. Besides, people tell me all the time: “You can’t put a price on your health.” But in some cases you can. It’s called investing in gear that saves lives.

Upwards of $110.

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