The best winter cycling kit

Feeling the breeze on the bike? Don the best winter cycling kit to keep the cold at bay

With winter well and truly on its way, it’s about time you got thinking about upgrading your cycling kit for the cold and frosty months ahead. As the days get shorter, colder and darker, it’s important to make sure you’re warm, dry and most importantly, safe. Investing in weather-proof gear and winter equipment can make all the difference to your chilly cycles.

You can pretty much guarantee that just because you’re leaving the house in winter sun, it doesn’t mean you won’t be heading back in gale force wind and rain.

Preparing for your winter bike rides with the right cycling gear means you’ll be ready for whatever the weather decides to bring you. It’ll also help you stay motivated to go for the cycle, rather than postponing due to cold and rainy weather as our top picks make those chilly rides that much easier to bear.

We Heart Living – Rapha base layer

Rapha Women’s Base Layer (£80, rapha.cc)

As the days get nippy and there’s a biting cold breeze, one of the most vital additions to your cycling kit is a base layer. We love this one from Rapha which is made from a midweight merino. The material is naturally soft, itch-free and odour resistant so you’ll feel as good as you look! The roll neck can be pulled up as well for extra insulation, keeping your face safe from the icy chill.