CARPARK COMFORT
Make the pesky post ride pain-free pack-up
1 Northcore Grass Mat changing bag/mat Save yourself having to balance on your clean shoes while getting changed. This artificial grass mat will keep your feet dry and comfy until you can slip on fresh socks. £44.95 (inc. shipping) www.northcore-europe.com
2 ION Universal Utility Bag Zip and Car Saver mat Dirty kit and wet bikes aren’t the nicest things to put in the back of a car or van. This handy zip-up bag will keep your mucky riding gear from spilling out onto the floor, and the mat should stop mud and grime soaking into the carpets. Bag £19.95, mat £34.95 www.ion-products.com
3 Dryrobe Advance Long Sleeve changing robe These are brilliant for those times when you need to whip off your soaked-through chamois but you’re in a public car park – or any other time, for that matter. From £130 www.dryrobe.com
4 North Face Insulated Fanorak women’s jacket Smock-style jackets are great for throwing on to give your body temperature a top-up once you’re back at base. This one comes in men’s and women’s versions. £145 www.thenorthface.co.uk
5 Feedback Sports Scorpion bike stand
It’s not ideal having to lean your bike against your vehicle to clean, oil or repair it in the car park. This portable stand removes all that fuss, keeping both bike and car scratch-free. £65 www.2pure.co.uk
6 Muc-Off Dirt Bucket Kit with Filth Filter Everything you need to get your bike back to its pre-ride glory in one convenient package. The Filth Filter even traps dirt to stop it being reintroduced via the sponge or brush. £64.99 www.muc-off.com
7 Fox Machinist beanie There are few things more satisfying after a winter ride than pulling a warm hat over cold, stinging ears. Finish your ride in style with a Fox beanie to keep the chill off once you’ve cooled down. £22 https://uk.foxracing.com
8 Worx HYDROSHOT WG629E.1 pressure washer This portable, battery-powered pressure washer can draw water from any source, whether it’s a bucket, river or hose. Perfect for removing the muck off your bike before putting it in the car.
£149.99 www.worx-europe.com
9 Vans + Finisterre Slip-Er shoes What could be more stylish and practical than a pair of insulated, slip-on Vans shoes to warm your toes after a cold ride? We’ll tell you what – these ones made in collaboration with Finisterre, which are waterproof, cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. £60 www.finisterre.com
10 EVOC Bike Cover Don’t have time to wash your filthy bike after a ride? Wrap it up in this EVOC cover until you’re home, so that your car remains clean. £114.99 www.zyrofisher.co.uk
11 Jetboil Flash JavaKit - Geo portable stove This gizmo boils a litre of water in 100 seconds and comes with all you need to make a fresh French-press coffee, so you can have a steaming pot of Joe ready before you’ve even removed your dirty kit. £129.99 (+ £4.99 gas canister) www.burton-mccall.co.uk