Clothing

Cold and wet feet can ruin a bike ride and, although overshoes can make a difference, it's often a case of just putting off the inevitable as the water always seems to find a way in. Ex pro cyclist Tom Barras has been rethinking overshoes since 2006 and, after numerous prototypes, produced the groundbreaking Spatz 'Pro" Overshoes. An amazingly effective product but, not resting on his laurels, Tom has again upped the overshoes ante with the Spatz 'Roadman' super-insulated reflective overshoes. With a 4.5mm neoprene toe-box the crucial "ice block feet beating" toe insulation is amazing but without being excessively bulky. Like their predecessors the tight fitting, below the knee length, waterproof and liquid seal gripper sealed design does an incredible job of keeping your feet dry; It's genuinely amazing when you get home from a wet ride with completely dry socks! Along with being warmer, with 360° reflective detailing, they boost your visibility to other road users too. I'm now well into my second winter using the overshoes and they're still going strong and showing no signs of wear and tear. Yes, you can buy cheaper overshoes but I guarantee they won't come close in terms of effectiveness and durability.

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Wind, especially freezing wind can prove to be really uncomfortable on any ride. How do you combat this, after all you still want to ride over the winter months?

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When I received the Hackney GT Bang Unisex base layer I was struck by the feel and lightness of the garment. Base layers can be a tricky thing, use one that's too thick in the wrong conditions and you'll suffer, the same if you use one that is on the thin side in the cold and you may struggle. 

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Cyclosport's Sarah Lewis gets her hands on the Proviz REFLECT 360+ Women's Cycling Jacket - a game-changer in the hi-vis market that goes above and beyond any of its competitors in terms of rider visibility in dark conditions.

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Cyclosport's Sarah Lewis gets to grips with the HOY Vulpine Women's Roubaix Bib Tights, a fantastic bit of apparel which has swiftly made it to the top of the pile when it comes to her favourite kit.

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Sarah Lewis tests out the brilliant new long sleeve Roubaix Jersey from HOY Vulpine - a collaboration between one of the country's most successful athletes and a wholesome, home-grown retailer. Thumbs up all round.

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Svelte is the coolest cycle clothing brand you probably haven't heard of. Off the back of a successful Kickstarter campaign, the company is now producing high-quality merino wool jerseys and retro styled bibshorts. Henry Nixon takes a look.

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Oakley is a brand name synonymous with cycling. From the weird to the sublime, the American company have been at the forefront of innovation. Cyclosport's Caven O'Hara checks out their latest offering - the Jawbreaker glasses

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Café du Cycliste is a French brand that is bringing to the market a range of high-quality women's cycle clothing with a twist of classic French style. Wiesia Kuczaj checks out the Heidi Jacket, arguably the stand-out item in the range.

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Launched three years ago, London-based high-end cycling apparel company, Vulpine have taken the market by storm. Knowing that cyclists are a hardy bunch, Vulpine have released the Thermal Storm Cap - Cyclosport's Nick Gregory puts it through its paces...

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Hackney GT have produced the perfect Christmas gift for the cyclist who has everything - the Alpine GT Bobble Hat which features a two-wheeled twist on the classic ski jumper design. At £22.50 it won't break the bank either.

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With the clocks changing this weekend it's only sensible for anyone braving the darker months on two wheels to turn their attention to safety. Nick Gregory checks out an innovative new hi-vis jacket from Proviz that manages to avoid the usual garish fluorescent colours.

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A relative newcomer to the already crowded marketplace, Stolen Goat was formed in 2012 with the aim of bringing everyday cyclists a bespoke collection of as they put it, 'awesome cycling products'. Cyclosport's Caven O'Hara checks out the Bodyline Jersey.

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Cyclosport's Nick Gregory gets his hands on the latest, top of the range shoe from Northwave - the Extreme Tech Plus - as worn by French sprinting sensation, Bryan Coquard at this year's Tour de France.

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Cyclosport's Jennifer Trotman samples Shutt Velo Rapide's new female jersey, the Isobel, created by the company's award-winning in-house designer, Lucy Gardner.

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