NEW YEAR BEST BUYS
GORE® X ROMANCE GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY™
£270, gorewear.com
They say: ‘Designed for road cyclists wanting to ride in a bright, stylish jacket that offers the highest levels of rain protection and breathability.’
We say: A great-looking jacket that combines cycling-specific details with a standout design. It’s highly breathable, completely windproof and waterproof enough to withstand the worst of the British winter. And if you do get caught in a storm, that SHAKEDRY technology means water simply beads up and trickles off the jacket’s surface. Expensive, yes, but it might just make those dark January rides a little more appealing.
ZONE 3 SOFT-TOUCH LONG SLEEVE
£40, zone3.com
They say: ‘High-quality performance fabrics combined with features such as reflective taping and laser bonded collar result in a garment which feels as good as it looks.’
Best to buy a size up as it fits snug, but for the relatively cheap price this has a premium feel and – assuming you do go one bigger – excellent fit. Designed as
