Motorcyclists must wear gloves in France

[Fred]

I find it astonishing that anyone would ride a bike without gloves but you do see quite a few.  

I remember the days you could ride without a crash helmet. I soon learnt it was wise to have one after a lucky escape and a bonce full of gravel rash.

It's been a long time since I had a bike but I remember how cold your hands could get even in the summer, though I do think this is another  money grabbing exercise like the breathalyser and high vis jackets.

And how can you smoke your Gitanes or hold on to your Baguette with gloves on? I can imagine we're going to see some very funny sights from some of the local Mobylette Angels around here with their fingerless mittens.