Café du Cycliste Reneé gravel shorts

£142, cafeducycliste.com

Alongside my usual road riding, for me this summer is all about the casual ride. No power meter, no route plan, no agenda, just dawdling on wheels, smelling the daisies, stopping for ice cream, maybe even a cheeky pint.

That means gear that works both on the bike and in the beer garden, and these shorts from Café du Cycliste fit the bill perfectly. They have a classically tailored look, but are light, breathable and stretchy. Pockets are cunningly positioned to keep items safe and out of the way, while the hems are bonded so they don’t rub. I doubt I’ll wear anything else all summer.