Knee pads go on for anything more than tow paths, commuting, bridleways, or fire roads. I like my knees.

I pretty much wear knee pads for all riding XC through to DH (and a back protector for DH) as I still want to push the descents as much as I can (they are the fun bit). I just need to find some lighter-weight ones for XC.

Well that’s annoying – the Scott Mission Evo turned up yesterday later than expected, so I was forced to use the Bluegrass Solid meaning they can’t be returned.

The Scott is what I want – lightweight protection in a lengthy enough lycra sleeve that works as leg warmers / arm warmers. I’ve warmed to the idea that I’ll stop me banging my knees and elbows on roots and trees in the winter. Thoughtfully the Scott elbows also extend down the forearm for those “fending off branches across the trail moments”.

I’ll put the others up for sale.