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Giro Havoc H2O Shorts review

The Giro Havoc H2O shorts are one of my current go-tos. Though best known for helmets, Giro has been putting out clothing for over a decade.

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Review: Fox Flexair Neoshell Water Waterproof Jacket

The Flexair Neoshell Water jacket is a new addition to Fox’s range for this winter. Designed to keep you dry and comfortable in the worst possible conditions, Fox has constructed...

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New 7MESH Thunderpants!

If you want to catch our eye in our news inbox, there are two ways: a huge price tag, or a great name. Which is it from 7MESH that grabbed...

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Showers Pass Ranger Hip Pack | Waterproof Biscuit Transport

Wet weather specialists Showers Pass have just released the big sister to their Rainslinger hip pack. The Showers Pass Ranger hip pack boasts more room, a tool roll, back protection...

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Showers Pass Refuge Pants | Tough Trousers for Rough Weather

Hannah checks out the Showers Pass Refuge Pants – waterproof trousers from the top of their range. Generally I’ll opt for waterproof shorts for wet weather rides, and deal with...

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Howies Doyle Waterproof Jacket | For Summer Rides And Much More

As Spring blends into Summer, and the winter wardrobe takes more of a back seat, having a lightweight jacket is a must for any riding kit bag – and the...

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Showers Pass Rainslinger Waterproof Hip Pack | Does What It Says On The Tin

Would the Showers Pass Rainslinger Waterproof Hip Pack live up to its billing? Or would Calderdale’s finest winter filth get the better of it? The Rainslinger hip pack has a...

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Cube X-Shell Natural Fit Winter Gloves | Reviewed

It’s one of the mysteries of the cycling world why bike clothing has never really made the crossover into mainstream fashion. Branded clothing from cycling brands therefore tends to be...

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Nukeproof Nirvana Jacket | Light, Breathable & Waterpoof

Amanda has spent more time in her Nukeproof Nirvana packable jacket than she has on a bike recently, so what’s making her wear it in all weathers? It’s hard to...

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Showers Pass | Durable, sustainable ride gear for all weathers

Hannah has been out in Idaho at the Impact Sun Valley media event to check out a bunch of brands and products. Here, she finds out a bit more about...

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Ortlieb’s New Atrack BP – Putting the backpack into bikepacking?

Is Ortlieb’s new Atrack BP bag the answer to bikepacking on a full suspension bike? Not everyone can fit bikepacking bags to their bike. There are some awkward frame designs...

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Review | Fox Attack Waterproof Jacket and Waterproof Pants

It’s been a wet and gritty winter here in Calderdale, which has provided idyllic conditions for testing waterproof riding gear. With jackets and bottoms from Endura, Leatt and Fox, our...

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Review | Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket & Waterproof Shorts

It’s been a wet and gritty winter here in Calderdale, which has provided idyllic conditions for testing waterproof riding gear. With jackets and bottoms from Endura, Leatt and Fox, our...

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The Polaris Aquanought Hydration backpack is ready to face the filth

Winter in the UK can be a problematic time to ride a bike. The daylight seems to last for an hour or two at most, the temperature has plummeted, and...

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Review: Alpkit Argonaut – Cheap Enough To Buy Several Of For When You Crash

While recently sorting through all my kit in preparation for the Strathpuffer I counted 12 jackets of varying makes and styles. Some waterproof, some windproof, some expensive, some cheap, some paper-thin, others full-on winter mountaineering jobs....

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Review: Ortlieb Frame Pack – A truly waterproof option?

One of the great things about the increasing popularity of bikepacking is that it is no longer confined to small volume producers with long lead times. That is not to...

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Review: Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves

The Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit gloves appear to be a fairly simple knitted pull on glove, and indeed they’re sold as ‘multi-purpose’ rather than ‘cycling specific’, so you might...

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Review: Scott MTB Heater GTX Winter Boots. The Most Important Component For Winter Riding?

Hannah tests these waterproof boots from Scott Sports

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Review: The Showers Pass IMBA Jacket Is A Waterproof Jacket By Mountain Bikers, For Mountain Bikers

Hannah finds that the International Mountain Bicycling Association knows a thing or two about jackets

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Review: Endura’s MT500 Waterproof Trousers Claim To Keep You Dry

At £139, these are Endura\'s premium overtrousers. But are the MT500s actually waterproof?

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Making Winter Mountain Biking Suck Just A Bit Less – Mavic XA Pro GTX Shoe Review

Did you know that on average, it rains one in every three days in the UK? We thought it was more than that too

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Riding With Wet Feet Is Horrible – Are Dexshell Bamboo Waterproof Socks The Answer?

We test and review the ultralight bamboo socks from Dexshell, to find out if these are better than riding with plastic bags around your feet.

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Endura Launches Flat Pedal Specific Waterproof Overshoes

Designed to keep your feet warm and dry, the Endura MT500 Plus Overshoe is the result of years of development and testing

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Review: Showers Pass Torch Jacket

An unashamedly bright jacket for those gloomy winter days.

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Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II Review

Is the Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II is as good as it looks on paper? We take the MT500 to task to see how this winter riding jacket stacks up.

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Core Bike 2017: Endura

Endura is set to release a waterproof overshoe specifically for flat pedals, and we get a first look here at a current prototype.

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Ortlieb COR 13 Backpack Review

Does the purportedly waterproof COR 13 represent the pinnacle of ride pack design? Sanny set out to find out.

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Interbike 2016: 7Mesh’s Resiliant Wool and Sub-100g GoreTex

Silky sheep shearings and weightless weatherproofing

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Review: Gore Active Lady Pants

Hannah tests out some pants designed to keep your knickers dry.

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Review: Waterproof Shorts Head 2 head

Sanny tests two pairs of shorts from two big names in the apparel market.

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