Winter cycling: Shrug off the cold weather in style
A green cycling jacket is a weirdly rare thing, so hurrah for Cyclodelic's divine kimono. It's soft, showerproof and with playful contrasting cuffs. £130 from cyclodelic.co.ukPhotograph: Maria Downarovicz/PRThis furry helmet cover from Danish brand Yakkay, is a toasty way to protect your head in the winter months. Just don't wear it on the Mall when they're changing the guards at Buckingham Palace, or else you'll confuse everyone. From Yakkay.com, £120 Photograph: PRFor those evenings when a fluorescent sash just isn't camp enough, may we present... the glow-in-the-dark sailor collar. From bobbinbicycles.co.uk, £70Photograph: PR
Reflective sash from bobbinbicycles.co.uk, £20Photograph: PRThis cream woollen cap by TWOnFRO will get dirty in an instant, will expose your ears to the harsh winds of winter and will roundly fail to protect your head should you fall. But isn't it lovely? £45 at cyclechic.co.ukPhotograph: Felix Clay/GuardianBern muse cycle helmet with winter knit, £74.99 from cyclechic.co.ukPhotograph: PRLoving the Queen-at-Sandringham style of this rain hood. Just make sure it doesn't obscure your view at junctions. £12, bobbinbicycles.co.ukPhotograph: PRSnuggly cashmere snood in midnight blue £67, from cyclodelic.co.ukPhotograph: 'Maria Downarovicz/PRGadzooks! Is this another stylish cagoule we see before us? Ana Nichoola's dashing red cag comes with reflective piping and cosy cuffs and long sleeves that won't expose your wrists when you reach for the handlebars. It's cut long at the back to save your blushes at traffic lights and is waterproof, breathable and fully lined to boot. £159 from ananichoola.co.ukPhotograph: Felix Clay/GuardianA wet bottom is never a good look. Protect your derriere with this cute polka dot saddle cover from bobbinbicycles.co.uk, £10. Or, if you balk at spending £10 on such fripperies, a simple plastic bag will do the same trick Photograph: PRLarge messenger bag to keep your possessions safe and dry. From cyclodelic.co.uk, £112 Photograph: Maria Downarovicz/PRPerfect for the two-wheeled urban cowboy, these waterproof reflective spats attach to the calves and keep that dirty puddle water well away from your trousers. £45 by TWOnFRO at cyclechic.co.ukPhotograph: Felix Clay/Guardian
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