What action should you take when riding in windy conditions?

When riding in windy conditions, it's crucial to allow for extra steering input to maintain control. Wind can cause sudden shifts in balance and stability, particularly on a motorcycle; therefore, it’s essential to adjust your steering to combat these effects.

The wind can push your motorcycle off course, especially from the side, necessitating small adjustments in your steering to counteract the push and keep the bike upright and stable. By being prepared to steer more actively, you enhance your control over the motorcycle, ensuring that you can respond appropriately to gusts of wind and maintain your intended path.

While leaning into the wind can be beneficial in certain situations, it is not always the most effective or safest first response. Reducing speed may be helpful in managing control but doing so significantly can lead to other complications, such as being less visible to other road users or creating a hazard if you slow too much. Staying in one lane without changing position is generally sound advice, but it's not specific to addressing the challenges presented by wind. Being flexible with your steering inputs is the most direct way to deal with the dynamic conditions that windy weather brings.