Tunay na Rider

Ep. 262: Ulan‑Proof Riding: Vision, Traction, at Gear


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Rainy season = dalawang kalaban: visibility at traction. Kasama si Coach Mel Aquino, JC Santamarina (WWR/Ride Manila), at Gen Tiu (PIAA Lights PH), binuo natin ang ulan playbook—mula skills to gear—para maka‑uwi ka nang buo at basa lang ang kalsada, hindi ikaw.What you’ll learn (quick hits):Skills vs ego: Bagalan kapag mahina ang kita, dahil vision first before speed.Smooth is fast: Walang biglang clutch/brake sa liko—think “slow, scan, lean, roll” + engine braking at proper body position. (Lean in/with/out; gyroscopic effect explained.)Road wisdom: Hydroplaning basics, tire tread reality, at bakit delikado ang “blanket of white light” sa fog.Gear that actually helps:PIAA dual‑color lights (220R): Yellow for rain/fog; hybrid/white for clear roads—pero kung near‑zero visibility… huwag na lumabas.Shark helmets: Integrated brake light (with accelerometer), ECE 22.06, pinlock included—visibility and safety na built‑in.Held gloves w/ visor wiper: Ventilated touring gloves na may pang‑punas sa visor—low‑tech, high impact.Cardo intercoms: IP67 waterproof; group comms = shared visibility; may SOS/crash‑detect option sa Pro.Falco boots: Waterproof/breathable, D3O protection, at oil‑ and water‑resistant soles (goodbye, madulas na sneakers).Airbag vest: Kasi kahit prepared at skilled ka, may ‘what if’ pa rin.P.S. LIVE na tayo tuwing Tuesdays—same time, same place.

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