HOW TO... BEAT THE HEAT Don’t lose your cool this summer wherever your riding takes you
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£99.99 With a close fit not unlike that of a skinsuit, the Interactive jersey is suited to the heat – you’ll hardly know you’re wearing it. The lightweight fabric is designed to be quick drying and soft, and the rear of this top uses ‘micromesh’ for maximum breathability.
2 MAVIC KSYRIUM ELITE HELMET
£80 When the going gets hot, your head tends to suffer the most, and that’s where a comfortable helmet with decent ventilation is important. The 300g (L) Ksyrium Elite offers 22 vents, plenty of padding and straightforward adjustments. There’s even an optional sun visor if you don’t mind being mistaken for a mountain biker.
3 VITTORIA V-SPIRIT SHOES
£148.99 Keeping your feet chilled is a challenge on the bike, so how about some nicely vented shoes? The V-Spirits channel air underneath the insole via an intake at the toes, and make extensive use of mesh in their construction. With a carbon-reinforced sole, a pair weighs 632g (size 45).
4 UVEX SPORTSTYLE 810 V GLASSES
£119.99 Riding in the summer can mean dealing with extremes of light and dark as you move in and out of the shade – the perfect time for adaptive lenses. The 810 v is almost fully clear at its lightest, but darkens significantly in sunlight, while vents in the corners of the lenses reduce the tendency to fog if you’re a sweaty Betty.
5 CASTELLI UPF 50+ ARM SKINS
£23 Something resembling an arm warmer might seem bizarre for warm weather, but these aren’t designed for warmth, they’re effectively heavyduty sun cream for your arms. The thin fabric has no insulating properties, and is designed to block UV rays even if the sun is beating down on you.