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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

Honing stickability is the key to riding with confidence. Bethany Stone observes coach Liz Pears furnishing riders with the solid seat they need for cross-country success

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)

Too fast to fettle: the Doc isn’t a stickler for set-ups

With Rapid Training Coach Dave Hewson

THE BIG TEST