Grouptest: swim jammers

It’s an age-old debate in the swimming world: the classic ‘budgie smuggler’ versus the more modern jammer. For some, the brief is the only way to go, a testament to tradition and a minimalist approach

For many swimmers, a new suit is chosen mainly on visual appeal and price point. As athletes training to compete, we’re a little different though. We need a suit that won’t impede our front crawl stro

The warmer months may be on the way out, but a decent pair of running shorts will always be a useful part of your kit bag – whether for gym sessions or for fast-paced sessions in the colder months whe

SIX OF THE BEST

In days gone by, winter riding was a stern test, as much because of the kit we had to wear as the weather we wore it in. Bibtights were akin to the wearing the lower half of a wetsuit with some fleece

Mountaineering Instructor Kirsty Pallas and outdoor author Alex Roddie layer up with the most adaptable and temperature-regulating mids for the cooler seasons