We’ve been busy testing in the past year. Here is what we’ve found that works

The XT Arctic Celsius GTX is touted as a do-it-all option for the worst that winter can throw at you, whether you’re on or off road (the XT standing for ‘cross terrain’). In terms of design, it’s esse

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Keep on riding through the colder months with our pick of the best heated kit

Frostbite will really ruin your mountain day. Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane keep their digits toasty with this selection of the best gloves for winter conditions

Each pair of socks was worn over several weeks of mixed riding and also put through some controlled ‘lab-style’ assessments. I made the most of a few weeks of wet weather to see how well they performe