Race & Ride

kit guide

What to Wear Cycling in Strong Wind

Wind is the one condition where a thin windproof layer beats a thicker warm one. What to wear when it is blowing, how wind changes the temperature you actually feel, and how to ride a headwind, cro...

How to Dress for Long Descents and Mountain Rides

The 20-degree problem: soaked climbing, frozen descending. What to carry for a 1,500-metre day, when to add the layer, and why warmers give you control a jacket can't.

What to Wear for Autumn Cycling

Autumn cycling is spring's layering tuned for cold and wet: base layer, jersey, arm and leg warmers, packable jacket — plus lights for shorter days.

What to Wear for Spring Cycling

Spring cycling is about adaptable layers you can add and shed: base layer, jersey, arm and leg warmers, and a packable gilet. Dress for spring's big swings.