Harness Your heat
Oxfords new Atmos range is Oxfords answer to the ever changing seasons and the weather conditions that motorcycling in the UK can throw at you, essentially working as a more robust layering system for your motorcycle clothing. Starting with your base layer and ending at wind stopper and waterproof outer layers, it’s a complete system made with versatility in mind for riders who prefer to layer up in a way that is more reminiscent of hill walkers and campers and leans in to a more modular adaptive clothing choice.
With a motto of “harness your heat” it’s easy to understand what Oxford is trying to achieve with this range and what makes it more attractive to us is that it is doing it from a motorcycle focused point of view. That means that the insulation is targeted towards zones on the body which are more likely to become chilled whilst riding but also with thoughtful choices like having panels that stretch under the arms, providing less bulk and more breathability from one layer to the next.
Other rider centric features like lower cut backs with breathable sections, conveniently placed pockets for wallets and phones and the ability for some of the jackets to fold away in to their own pockets adds to the list of features that provides riders with options that will help them tailor their layering system to their own needs ride by ride.
As of writing, the range consists of the heat-core base layer top and bottoms, the thermo mid-layer fleece and puffer, with windproof and waterproof shell options on their way soon to complete the system. The range continues the development of Oxfords Advanced Expedition range so we would expect to see updated versions of the designs that where popular in that range start to transition in to this one.
It is important to say that this is a range focused on comfort and weather protection and as such has no CE armour in it, so you would need to pair it with your preferred armour option, wether that’s a light weight standalone armour jacket giving a summer option through to the winter, or using Atmos as your under layer for a more traditional jacket and trousers combo, adding yet further comfort in tovcombat harsher weather conditions.
The full range will be available on the MotoGB shop as soon as the stock arrives, however the Atmos Thermo Fleece and Puffer are available right now, prices starting at just £79.99.
