kit upgrades to help rev up your cycling

From go-faster shorts to the latest bike computer, treat yourself to some new cycling gear, says abi Jackson

Men’s Gore C7 Long Distance BIB shorts and Gore C7 race Jersey

£179.99 and £159.99 (gorewear.com)

Gore’s race kit looks chic and understated, but oozes quality, with every detail.

Le COL Women’s Pro Jersey, and Pro BIB shorts

£120 and £150 (lecol.cc)

Le Col’s Italian-designed Pro range feels sublime, with super light ‘cold touch’ fabric for enhanced breathability.

Wahoo elemnt roam GPS Bike Computer

£299 (uk.wahoofitness.com)

The ELEMNT roam has a high-quality 2.7-inch colour screen which adjusts automatically to the light conditions, has easy-use buttons and 17 hours’ battery life. Navigation has a range of settings – you can pre-save specific routes, find the fastest way home or get turn-by-turn directions and there’s a speedy ‘Back on Track’ rerouting. It also syncs with Wahoo’s app for a ton of info and workout support.

Brompton tour BAG – BLACK

£115 (Halfords)

BROMPTON’S largest bag, has a generous 31L capacity. sitting on the front of the bike, it’ll help even out the weight of the load (it comes with a carrier frame but carrier block not included) and there are handy outer pockets and a bottle pouch at the back for quick access to essentials.

triban rc 500 Women’s showerproof CYCLING Jacket – Pink

£24.99 (Decathlon) sunny weather might not be guaranteed, but you can still brighten up your summer rides and guard from those showers with a vibrant jacket. This has a quality feel and tucks into its own pocket for storage. A longer back catches puddle spray, and ventilation panels near the shoulders minimise overheating.