Pick of the kit

Sportful Evo jersey, £110, Fiandre bibshorts, £115, saddleback.co.uk

I’ve long been a fan of Sportful for its no-nonsense approach, and this latest offering doesn’t disappoint. The Evo jersey is light, breathable, has a racy cut and has pockets that don’t sag, and I’m a particular fan of the ‘raw cut’ sleeves (ie, no hem).

The Fiandre bibshorts have been around for a while now, and in this ‘light’ guise they lose the thicker brushed lining of their Norain Fiandre sisters but retain the windproof and water-resistant status. The short’s cuffs are also raw cut and use neat silicone grippers to keep them in place.