SUMMER ESSENTIALS
For the beach, the barbecue or post-ride chilling, this kit will keep you looking& feeling cool
1 Slowtide Hayden blanket
Made from recycled materials, this fleece blanket is super-soft, looks killer and will keep you warm as the sun goes down. It’ll also get you brownie points with any partner who feels the cold! £29.99 www.slowtide.co.uk
2 Fox Ranger jersey
One thing’s for sure – your mates will see you coming from a mile off in this ‘atomic punch’ colourway! The cut is casual enough to wear this riding top for other activities if you want. £40 https://foxracing.co.uk
3 Chilly’s Series 2 insulated coffee cup and bottle
With 10 colour options plus name engraving for an extra tenner, you can customise Chilly’s Series 2 cups and bottles to your heart’s content. They keep your drinks cold for ages and look cool as hell. Cup £30, bottle £30 www.chillysbottles.com
4 Salty Crew Tippet Cover Up straw hat
Get the ‘freerider digging at Red Bull Rampage’ look whether you’re sculpting trails or hitting the beach. £24.95 https://salty-crew.eu
5 Vans Trek Slip-On shoes
A cross between Vans’ classic slip-ons and Crocs, these are light and flexible, and have the brand’s trademark waffle sole and checkboard pattern, with added drain holes. Make of them what you will!
£37 www.vans.co.uk
6 Yeti Roadie 24 cooler
With room for 18 beers and Permafrost insulation to keep them ice cold, this YETI (no link to the bike brand) cool box looks awesome, will take a beating and doubles up as a seat. £199.99 https://uk.yeti.com
7 ION Seek Bikeshorts
Made from two-way stretch material, these boardshort-inspired baggies are as at home on the bike as they are for chilling down the pub with that well-deserved post-ride pint. £74.99 www.ion-products.com
8 Finisterre Vean changing robe
On the beach or in the car park, this soft, 100 per cent organic cotton changing robe will preserve your modesty and keep you warm. £50 www.finisterre.com
9 Fox unisex track slides
Keep the bike vibe going when you hit the coast, if flip-flops ain’t your thing! £35 https://foxracing.co.uk
10 Wizard Works Teeny Houdini & Voila! frame bags
Whether you’re cruising around with your other half or going off bikepacking, inject some ’90s radness while carrying the essentials. Saddle bag £40, snack bag £60 https://wizard.works
11 Five Ten Five Tennie approach shoes
Stand out from the crowd in these killer approach shoes, which hark back to the design of Five Ten’s first sticky-soled footwear. Hiking never looked so cool… £100 www.adidas.co.uk
12 Yeti Cycles Block pint glass
Quaff your favourite bevvy in style, whether you’re cooling down after a ride or relaxing at the campsite. £8.95 www.silverfish-uk.com
13 Fox 26oz Purist Graphic bottle
Up your hydration game with this colourful retro-look water bottle. £16 https://foxracing.co.uk
14 RVCA Kyuka short sleeve shirt
Who doesn’t love a Hawaiian shirt? RVCA get the win for the most lairy print out there. Just grow a ’ tache for the Magnum PI look!
£55 www.rvca.co.uk
15 Oakley Interstellar Great Wave tank top
Sun’s out, guns out! This bold back-printed vest from Oakley may require a few press-ups for the required look. £24 www.oakley.com