Since I mentioned togging up in my last post, I thought I’d do a quick blog about my winter cycling kit. This winter has been very mild but it’s still bloody cold bowling along on a bike. My average speed is about 21-21kmph and descents can easily get up to 45kmph, so wind protection is paramount. So is rain protection… Read more »
My Marinac jacket from Lands’ End is something I’ve had for several years but hardly ever worn. When it arrived, I instantly regretted my choice of colour, which is the pale lilac at right (or, as Lands‘ End calls it, ‘Orchid Petal’), not the attractive green in the picture below. I bought it in this colour only because it was on… Read more »
As someone who loves clothes but now feels deserted by fashion, I hardly needed an excuse to splash out on new gear when I took up cycling, but as a tightwad, I’m also keen to raid my existing wardrobe for the bike. Because I live a country life with some outdoor aspects (dog walking, rambling, gardening etc), I already own… Read more »