Kit zone

The head unit specialist is back – and its latest release is bristling with new features

£150 In a busy market, the Sea Monster has a cool name and a warm design, with 100% recycled material, removable sleeves and super-soft fleece. ddipp.com £224.99 Kudos to Gore for the bold visibility

Over the last six months, four of our team have had the latest smartwatches on an extensive ‘soak test’. This is not our usual comparative review by a single reviewer (or a pair), but an in-depth look into the latest in wrist-worn technology specifically designed for outdoor use

£339.99 www.garmin.com This small GPS computer is built specifically for mountain bikers, with a rugged, rubberised case and numerous MTB-specific features to enhance your time on the trail. The 2.13i

Whether you like it or not, we’re definitely in the depths of winter now. Inevitably, this means you’ll probably take a lot of your training indoors, but the joy of being outside on two wheels doesn’t

RiDE’s highest-mileage rider tries latest heated inner gloves. They get a ‘warm’ reception…