£200 vs £2,000 kit

Stay warm and dry with a sub-£1500 laminate Gore-Tex jacket and trousers combo. But which is worth your time and money?

MCN STAFF THEIR RIDING KIT ★★★★★

From Euro riding trips to road testing, Michael Neeves reveals his favourite daily riding kit

Once the weather turns wet and wintry – and the two always seem to go hand-in-hand – riding can quickly become cold and unpleasant if you’re not well-prepared. But there’s a lot you can do to get your

THE BIG TEST

Decent gear can transform winter rides from agonising discomfort into toasty adventures. Self-proclaimed cold-hater John Westlake explains his solutions