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

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

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

Expert advice on the kit that makes a difference

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