Standing on the pegs, there's little doubt that a riders
legs become tired, sore and potentially numb after a few
hours. It's said that
sitting on a motorcycle
all day can have the
same effect as being on
a long distance flight,
Deep Vein Thrombosis
can be become a very
serious issue.
Athletes, and airlines,
have known for some
time that compression
socks have a great
benefit in reducing
muscle soreness and
possibly prevent the
risk of DVT.
We were given a few
pairs of M2O Industries
compression socks to
try, it was with an eye of
sceptisism that we gave
them a go. There's no
looking back.
We put the socks to
use on a recent 2,000
kilometre ride over
four days. There's no
denying they work.
If
anyone
uses
motocross style socks,
you'll have some idea
what we mean. Take
that a setp further,
and you have M2O
Industries socks.
Out of the packaging the socks feel tight and resistent
to stretch, getting them on the first time was an effort, a
great effort, they felt extremely tight once on yet after 30
minutes of wearing we soon forgot they were on.
They came into their
own once we were on the
bike. Seated for hours
often means lower legs
become a little numb,
tingly, uncomfortable,
the M2O Industries
compression socks are
claimed to 'improve
circulation,
reduce
fatigue
and
boost
overall performance'.
It goes without saying
that they do.
We found our legs
were no longer numb
and fatigued, and when
the socks were left on
for an hour or so after
the days riding our legs
and feet recovered well
and were ready for the
next days riding.
The great thing about
the M2O Industries
socks is that the longer
versions are perfect for
full length boots and
feel comfortable, as
well as reduce friction
from boots rubbing.
These
boots
are
marketed as full length
recovery compression
socks, suggesting you
put them on after an activity, we'd suggest you wear them
the entire time you have your riding boots on.
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