They say it isn’t the mountain ahead that’ll wear you out, but the pebble in your shoe. Well after covering thousands of miles of vertiginous and wild road cycling this year, my experience suggests both are beaten to the punch by soggy clothing.
Yes I know, MTFU and all that. But the following picks are a reflection of where I’ve been riding long stretches this year – and the northern reaches of Scotland are no place to decide you’re a fair-weather cyclist. So if you’re planning an adventure of your own somewhere wet and windy (I make it sound so appealing, don’t I?) then consider the following for your kit list…
Brooks Cambium C17 Carved
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I loved the original B17 Select leather saddle, but couldn't get past its weight and aversion to rain. So when the C17 Cambium Carved came along, I had to give it a try. And I'm delighted to say it's the best saddle I've ever known – just as supportive as the B17 right out of the box (no breaking in), yet around 150g lighter thanks to the carved centre and use of vulcanised rubber. The latter means it's also weatherproof, a bonus for someone like me who doesn't want to faff with covers. Ace.
Vulpine Thermal Storm Hat
There are few things worse than a cold, wet head, am I right? So Vulpine's Thermal Storm Cap gets the big thumbs-up from me now winter's here. It's like a waterproof tea cosy for your noggin, and I mean that in the nicest possible way. There's a fleecy lining with flip-down ear protectors, a water-resistant outer fabric and reflective detailing in the distinctive Vulpine style. And it fits underneath a helmet. You may not be at your most stylish, but you will have warm and dry ears. Eat that, winter.
Spurcycle bike bell
Gore Bike Wear Power Jacket
Kask Infinity aero helmet
Scicon AeroComfort 2.0 bike bag
Factor One aero road bike
Altura Arran Expanding Seatpost Pack
Muc-Off Dry Shower
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