Frostbite will really ruin your mountain day. Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane keep their digits toasty with this selection of the best gloves for winter conditions

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Is your trusty rain-repelling layer nearing the end of its useful life? Forking out for a new one is a financial commitment, so you’ll want to get it right. With climate experts predicting warmer, wet

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Each pair of socks was worn over several weeks of mixed riding and also put through some controlled ‘lab-style’ assessments. I made the most of a few weeks of wet weather to see how well they performe

SIX OF THE BEST