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

Steph Wetherell and James Roddie keep the frost nip and wind chill at bay with the best in gloves for all weathers (except deep Winter)

BIOLITE Dash 450 £70 Sleek and powerful, ...

SIX OF THE BEST

Expert advice on the kit that makes a difference

Good mid layers all have one thing in common: they function as a protective outer layer in fine weather and provide warmth as an insulating layer on cooler days. Here are five of our current favourites.