Heading to the mountains this winter? We’ve got the most colourful, hi-tech and innovative kit required for an adrenaline-fuelled winter sports break, whether your main objective is staying safe on the slopes, exceeding the speed of sound on your favourite black run or dazzling other skiers with a spectacularly bright jacket

A look at the latest gear from the equine world

Your kit needs to blend protection with style when you’re 17 years old. Lyle Armitage reveals his autumnal go-to gear

Clobber for you and your motorcycle

MCN STAFF THEIR RATE

The nights are fair drawing in so it’s over to James Roddie to shed some light on the situation