SUMMER POST RIDE ESSENTIALS
Kit to help you maintain the stoke after shredding those dusty, hard-baked trails
1 Berghaus Hyper 100 waterproof jacket Sooner or later the British summer will become a touch more British, so be sure to stick a waterproof in your pack. At sub-100g, this is the world’s lightest three-layer jacket. £250 www.berghaus.com
2 ENVE pint glass Be the ENVE of your craft beerdrinking buddies. Just don’t tell them how much it cost! £12 www.saddleback.co.uk
3 ION Mission 25 backpack Stay cool as you lug your post-ride gear about with this smart-looking lightweight pack with a breathable back. 169.95 www.ion-products.com
4 Muc-Off Athlete Performance Luxury Moisturiser with SPF15 Keep your skin protected from UVA and UVB rays on those long, hot rides we all love. £19.99 (50ml) www.silverfish-uk.com 5 50to01 Olive Dig Crew hat This sunhat from Josh Bryceland and co has UPF 50+ protection, a sweatband lining and a wide brim to keep you cool, whether you’re digging trails or casual chilling. £30 www.bananaindustries.co.uk
6 Yeti beer koozie Because there’s nothing better than getting home from a warm evening ride and relaxing with your mates over some cold beers. £3.95 www.silverfish-uk.co.uk
7 Smith Lowdown 2 sunglasses With a quality ‘ChromaPop’ lens wrapped in a lightweight frame, these shades bring a classic style bang up to date. £139 www.ultrasporteu.com
8 Park Tool BO 2 bottle opener Want to celebrate a great ride? Or drown your sorrows as you fix your bike? This is the tool you need for both occasions! £7.99 www.madison.cc
9 Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 speaker This portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker will be your best friend on chilled evenings, trail-digging days and camping trips. £169.99 www.ultimateears.com
10 Hi Gear 18-piece barbecue tool set Just the ticket for tool fans and connoisseurs of over/ barely-cooked meat! £14.99 (with discount card)/£18 www.gooutdoors.co.uk
11 Finisterre Transom shorts Quick-drying shorts for the land and sea – and 10 per cent of sales are donated to Surfers Against Sewage. £65 www.allconditionsmedia.com
12 Park Tool SPG 1 stainless steel pint glass You’ve got the tools (or lusted after them), now get the pint glass. Metal construction makes it perfect for the clumsy! £6.99 www.madison.cc
13 Letsavew T-shirt and hoodie Rider-owned brand Letsavew (“let’s ’av’ you”) step out of South Wales with some cool summer kicks to keep your wardrobe fresh. T-shirt £15, hoodie £30 www.letsavew.bigcartel.com