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Evening Standard
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Bruce Sandell

Best cycling tech for winter: The gear you need for cold-weather rides

Don’t ditch the bike when it gets chilly and wet — the latest technological developments will help you pedal through the temperamental conditions.

HEXR helmet

If you’ve struggled to find a helmet that fits your head properly then HEXR’s 3D-printed innovation could solve all your problems. Pair with its new fluorescent yellow outer shell and you’re all set for winter.

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£349 | HEXR | Buy it now

Frank Green + Rapha cup 8oz

We all know no cycling ride is complete without a caffeine fix. This reusable cup has a screw-down top to prevent spills and fits nicely into a bottle cage.

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£20 | Rapha | Buy it now

Romance cycling cap

Up-and-coming boutique UK brand Romance offers limited edition caps made in collaboration with artists, such as this one with Holland’s Parra.

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£15 | Romance | Buy it now

Cannondale Topstone Carbon 105 bike

This has narrower tyres than a mountain bike and you can switch from road to off-road, so you can still get a decent pace on your commute. But when you want to go off and explore, there’s nothing stopping you.

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£2,100 | Evans Cycle | Buy it now

Shop the Evans Cycles clearance ​here.

POC Solar Switch glasses

Their electro-chromic LED lens can switch automatically between four tints. Great for convenience and safety, perfect for low-light conditions and commutes when you leave in the dark but arrive in the light.

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Price coming soon | POC Sports | Buy soon

Gore Shakedry jacket

An essential piece of winter kit for me. It’s lightweight, easy to pack into your jersey pocket, and the advanced membrane keeps your warm but still breathes at the same time.

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£239.99 | Evans Cycles | Buy it now

Shop the Evans Cycles clearance here.

Wahoo KICKR Core smart trainer

Indoor cycling has come a long way thanks to virtual training platforms like Zwift and it’s welcome when the cold comes. Clip in your bike and sync up to the Core platform via Bluetooth.

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£699.99 | Wiggle | Buy it now

Shop the Wiggle clearance here.

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