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

MCN STAFF RATE THEIR RIDING KIT

£24, zefal.com Why did France miss pancake day? It crêpe’d up on them. However they don’t miss a thing when riding their bikes, thanks to French brand Zéfal’s huge range of accessories, including this

MCN product guru, Tommy Begley, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

The most refined hooligan you’ll ever ride on a street

Are you getting started outdoors, gearing up for a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or just need to save a few quid? We all need to get out, even in this economy. Here’s the lowdown on the best, more budget-friendly backpacking kit our team have reviewed over the last year or so, in one place for the first time