Heading to the mountains this winter? We’ve got the most colourful, hi-tech and innovative kit required for an adrenaline-fuelled winter sports break, whether your main objective is staying safe on the slopes, exceeding the speed of sound on your favourite black run or dazzling other skiers with a spectacularly bright jacket

MCN STAFF THEIR RATE

Never mind the John Lewis advert, this is what you’ve been waiting for

When Keegan Swenson crossed the finish line to win the gruelling Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in a time of five hours and 45 minutes, as soon as the celebrations died down, it was his Santa Cruz Blur

Clobber for you and your motorcycle

£949 The renowned-for-fun hardtail is back Vitus Bikes have re-emerged quietly from the collapse and eventual acquisition of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles with the launch of two new budget-friendly