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We test this feather light Active Extreme baselayer from Craft to see if it can possibly keep us warm
We take these Giordana Forma Red Carbon Bib three quarters out on the road to test if the Italians still have the edge...
We review these baggy shorts from Madison's excellent Flux range, expecting great things
We reviewed the supremely capable Gore Alp-X 2.0 waterproof jacket and have rarely been as dry on the bike
We take this Intrepid Gravity jacket on to the trails to test through the winter months
We gave this tough pair of Sweet Protection Mudride shorts a thorough review through a tough winter
Wet trails, mud and grit all helped us to test this roomy waterproof short from Royal Racing
We take this smart looking pair of Polaris Cadence tights out for a road test to see if they fit the bill
We test how Windstopper fabric helps these Gore Bike Wear Alp-X Windstopper shorts see us through winter
We road test these great value Synchro Progel Bibshorts to see how their comfort measures up against higher priced...
Alf Alderson provides a brief review of Teko's organic Light Minicrew socks - hey, they're socks, how much detail do...
Alf Alderson reviews the Sherpa Kriti Tech Soft Shell Jacket. a plain and basic but well designed product that's also...
Ideal for everything from hiking to skiing, the Arc'teryx Gamma Soft-Shell Hoodie can be used year round on the hills...
We took the close fitting Mavic Cosmic Elite jersey out on the roads to test, to see if it gets the balance of warmth,...
Although this Emergency Shell from Endura should spend most of its time in a pocket, we turned the tables and tested...