‘I’m not scared of a bit of rain’

Why V-Strom 250 owner Nigel Hobson is a big fan of textile kit

“I’ve got two sets of kit. The first of these is my BKS leathers which are fantastic in summer. The other set of kit is all about function. It’s got to be able to deal with all weathers and I’m not averse to riding in the wet or snow or cold. If I want to go out and do something on the bike, I will head out and do it! I don’t avoid wet roads and I need kit that will cope with that. I tend to look for a deal when buying new kit. I tend to look at www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk because it is handy to order things while I’m at my desk at work. I just order it and it turns up. I know some people say that you shouldn’t buy helmets online, but I like the convenience.”