Pick of the kit

Velocio Alpha Long Sleeve mid-layer jersey, £155, velocio.cc

Mid-layers usually have neither the sartorial impact of outer layers nor the reassuring intimacy of base layers, but this top might just change that. It’s both exceptionally cosy thanks to the ultra-fuzzy Polartec Alpha Direct material on the front, and remarkably eye-catching when you strip off at the cafe.

It’s also extraordinarily warm and can be used to extend the usefulness of a softshell jacket into sub-zero temperatures, along with an appropriate base layer. The Alpha even has three rear pockets like a regular jersey.