Winter training indoors has become much more popular, thanks largely to Zwift. However, there is still something to be said for getting out into the lanes and getting that authentic, real-world experience. Cycling in winter can be challenging, it can also be beautiful. So which products make winter bike riding more bearable?
Here are our top ten winter products, and three budget levels for each.
Overshoes
Budget – Velotoze Toe Covers £7.96
Good – BBB Heavy Duty Shoe Cover £22.00
Ultimate – Spatz Pro Cycling Overshoes £65.00
Gloves
Budget – Chiba Thermofleece £13.99
Good – BBB BWG-22 ColdShield Winter £23.99
Ultimate – Castelli Estremo Gloves £90
Mudguards
Budget – Ass Saver £6.00
Good – SKS Velo Mudguard Set £19.00
Ultimate – SKS Raceblade Pro £31.60
Winter Tyres
Budget – Michelin Lithium 2 Reinforced £14.99
Good – Schwalbe Durano Performance Smartguard £25.00
Ultimate – Continental Grand Prix 4 Season £35.99
Winter Bikes
Budget – Merlin PR7 Sora 2019 £475
Good – Merlin Malt G1 Tiagra £699
Ultimate – Merlin Roc Disc Ultegra R8000 £1299
Winter Gravel Fun – Merlin Malt G1 Tiagra £699
Head Warmer
Budget – Altura Neck Warmer £10.00
Good – Buff Original Neck Warmer £12.50
Ultimate – Castelli Arrivo 3 Thermal Head Thingy £17.60
Winter Shoes
Budget – Northwave Flash Thinsulate Winter Road Shoes £109
Good – Northwave Flash GTX £152
Ultimate – Northwave Extreme RR 2 GTX £175.50
Winter Jacket
Budget – Force X58 Jacket £34.99
Good – Funkier Tornado TPU Thermal £62.99
Ultimate – Assos iJ.Bonka Cento 6 £249
Bib Tights
Budget -Funkier S-978W Winter Aqua Repellant Bib Tights £39.95
Good – Altura Womens Repel Thermo £63.79
Ultimate – Castelli Sorpasso 2 £95.00
Multi Tool
Budget – Topeak 9 Mini Multi Tool £10.99
Good – Pedros ICM 15 Multi Tool £16.00
Ultimate – Silca Italian Army Knife Multi Tool £25.00
