Keep your distance
Riding a motorbike in a crowded city is difficult on its own, but add the winter riding effect to it and it turns into a hefty challenge for any rider. The winter chill forces most bikers to opt for scarves, hoodies and windbreakers to protect their faces from suffering a cold blast to the face and other bodily parts. Chances are, if you aren't careful, a sudden blast of cold air might whip up your scarf and block your vision, putting you in danger.
The idea is to be ready at all times, always covering your brakes so that you are somewhat prepared. If your line of sight is compromised under any circumstances, be ready to clamp on the brakes. Don't panic though, because you don't want to brake hard enough to launch yourself off the bike.
Another precaution you could easily take is to secure all the flaps and loose ends of winter gear so that they don'tfly about while riding.
Also, its always safe to keep a minimum amount of distance between you and the traffic around you, even when you're stopped. Keep that in mind and you can deal with the unexpected.
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