ENDURA WOMEN’S MT500 ANIMO LTD JERSEY

SPECIFICATION Weight: 174g • Sizes: Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL • Colours: black/white, blue, orange • Contact: endurasport.com

The MT500 from Endura is a lightweight Enduro/dh women’s jersey as worn by Rachael Atherton – there’s also a men’s version worn by Gee and Dan. It’s made from a recycled polyester fabric and, like most Dh-style jerseys, is simply cut – there are no pockets at the back or zip down the front. The collar is a little low, so it can feel a bit draughty, but that’s no bad thing on a hot and sticky ride.

I really like that this isn’t a default pink or purple. Sure, the paprika colourway (and its several variants) is distinctive, but at least I don’t look like a marshmallow or a character from Teletubbies. I have to applaud Endura for doing something a bit different and I like that this matches the paprika MT500 Burner trousers I have on test (more on those next month), so I’m also co-ordinated. The other good thing about this jersey is it’s currently on sale right now and shopping around via online retailers you can even get it for less than £30, so it’s great value as well as looking cool.

Alice Burwell