Keep warm on cold bike rides

Ride Jack Frost off your wheel with these cold-weather cycling essentials

1 Windproof, waterproof and pre-curved to perfectly fit your riding position, Madison the Apex Softshell (£114.99) will keep even the worst weather at bay. 2 If there’s a chill in the air but not enough of it to justify a longsleeve jersey, then Mavic Vision the Arm Warmers (£ 37.50) are the ideal solution. Roll them up when it’s cold and down when it’s not. 3 Mesh panels on your shoes make for cool feet in the summer, but come the winter, the cold air blasting through them turns your toes into icicles. Jump into a pair of Pearl Izumi Pro Barrier

shoe covers – in ‘screaming yellow’ or black – (£ 44.99) to prevent your feet from freezing.

4 Pull onGore’s Thermo Beany

(£21.99) under your lid and it’ll ensure you don’t get brainfreeze from the chilly breeze. 5 Layers are the secret to staying warm when you’re riding in winter, but underneath them all there needs to be a good base. Altura The Thermocool (£ 49.99) is a great long-sleeved tee.