Giro Havoc H2O Shorts review

Giro Havoc H2O Shorts review

The Giro Havoc H2O shorts are one of my current go-tos. Though best known for helmets, Giro has been putting…

Review: Fox Flexair Neoshell Water Waterproof Jacket

Review: Fox Flexair Neoshell Water Waterproof Jacket

The Flexair Neoshell Water jacket is a new addition to Fox’s range for this winter. Designed to keep you dry…

New 7MESH Thunderpants!

New 7MESH Thunderpants!

If you want to catch our eye in our news inbox, there are two ways: a huge price tag, or…

Showers Pass Ranger Hip Pack | Waterproof Biscuit Transport

Showers Pass Ranger Hip Pack | Waterproof Biscuit Transport

Wet weather specialists Showers Pass have just released the big sister to their Rainslinger hip pack. The Showers Pass Ranger…

Showers Pass Refuge Pants | Tough Trousers for Rough Weather

Showers Pass Refuge Pants | Tough Trousers for Rough Weather

Hannah checks out the Showers Pass Refuge Pants – waterproof trousers from the top of their range. Generally I’ll opt…

Howies Doyle Waterproof Jacket | For Summer Rides And Much More

Howies Doyle Waterproof Jacket | For Summer Rides And Much More

As Spring blends into Summer, and the winter wardrobe takes more of a back seat, having a lightweight jacket is…

Showers Pass Rainslinger Waterproof Hip Pack | Does What It Says On The Tin

Showers Pass Rainslinger Waterproof Hip Pack | Does What It Says On The Tin

Would the Showers Pass Rainslinger Waterproof Hip Pack live up to its billing? Or would Calderdale’s finest winter filth get…

Cube X-Shell Natural Fit Winter Gloves | Reviewed

Cube X-Shell Natural Fit Winter Gloves | Reviewed

It’s one of the mysteries of the cycling world why bike clothing has never really made the crossover into mainstream…

Nukeproof Nirvana Jacket | Light, Breathable & Waterpoof

Nukeproof Nirvana Jacket | Light, Breathable & Waterpoof

Amanda has spent more time in her Nukeproof Nirvana packable jacket than she has on a bike recently, so what’s…

Showers Pass | Durable, sustainable ride gear for all weathers

Showers Pass | Durable, sustainable ride gear for all weathers

Hannah has been out in Idaho at the Impact Sun Valley media event to check out a bunch of brands…

Ortlieb’s New Atrack BP – Putting the backpack into bikepacking?

Ortlieb’s New Atrack BP – Putting the backpack into bikepacking?

Is Ortlieb’s new Atrack BP bag the answer to bikepacking on a full suspension bike? Not everyone can fit bikepacking…

Review | Fox Attack Waterproof Jacket and Waterproof Pants

Review | Fox Attack Waterproof Jacket and Waterproof Pants

It’s been a wet and gritty winter here in Calderdale, which has provided idyllic conditions for testing waterproof riding gear.…

Review | Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket & Waterproof Shorts

Review | Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket & Waterproof Shorts

It’s been a wet and gritty winter here in Calderdale, which has provided idyllic conditions for testing waterproof riding gear.…

The Polaris Aquanought Hydration backpack is ready to face the filth

The Polaris Aquanought Hydration backpack is ready to face the filth

Winter in the UK can be a problematic time to ride a bike. The daylight seems to last for an…

Review: Alpkit Argonaut – Cheap Enough To Buy Several Of For When You Crash

Review: Alpkit Argonaut – Cheap Enough To Buy Several Of For When You Crash

While recently sorting through all my kit in preparation for the Strathpuffer I counted 12 jackets of varying makes and styles. Some waterproof, some…

Review: Ortlieb Frame Pack – A truly waterproof option?

Review: Ortlieb Frame Pack – A truly waterproof option?

One of the great things about the increasing popularity of bikepacking is that it is no longer confined to small…

Review: Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves

Review: Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves

The Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit gloves appear to be a fairly simple knitted pull on glove, and indeed they’re…

Review: Scott MTB Heater GTX Winter Boots. The Most Important Component For Winter Riding?

Review: Scott MTB Heater GTX Winter Boots. The Most Important Component For Winter Riding?

Hannah tests these waterproof boots from Scott Sports

Review: The Showers Pass IMBA Jacket Is A Waterproof Jacket By Mountain Bikers, For Mountain Bikers

Review: The Showers Pass IMBA Jacket Is A Waterproof Jacket By Mountain Bikers, For Mountain Bikers

Hannah finds that the International Mountain Bicycling Association knows a thing or two about jackets

Review: Endura’s MT500 Waterproof Trousers Claim To Keep You Dry

Review: Endura’s MT500 Waterproof Trousers Claim To Keep You Dry

At £139, these are Endura's premium overtrousers. But are the MT500s actually waterproof?

Making Winter Mountain Biking Suck Just A Bit Less – Mavic XA Pro GTX Shoe Review

Making Winter Mountain Biking Suck Just A Bit Less – Mavic XA Pro GTX Shoe Review

Did you know that on average, it rains one in every three days in the UK? We thought it was…

Riding With Wet Feet Is Horrible – Are Dexshell Bamboo Waterproof Socks The Answer?

Riding With Wet Feet Is Horrible – Are Dexshell Bamboo Waterproof Socks The Answer?

We test and review the ultralight bamboo socks from Dexshell, to find out if these are better than riding with…

Endura Launches Flat Pedal Specific Waterproof Overshoes

Endura Launches Flat Pedal Specific Waterproof Overshoes

Designed to keep your feet warm and dry, the Endura MT500 Plus Overshoe is the result of years of development…

Review: Showers Pass Torch Jacket

Review: Showers Pass Torch Jacket

An unashamedly bright jacket for those gloomy winter days.

Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II Review

Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II Review

Is the Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II is as good as it looks on paper? We take the MT500 to…

Core Bike 2017: Endura

Core Bike 2017: Endura

Endura is set to release a waterproof overshoe specifically for flat pedals, and we get a first look here at…

Ortlieb COR 13 Backpack Review

Ortlieb COR 13 Backpack Review

Does the purportedly waterproof COR 13 represent the pinnacle of ride pack design? Sanny set out to find out.

Interbike 2016: 7Mesh’s Resiliant Wool and Sub-100g GoreTex

Interbike 2016: 7Mesh’s Resiliant Wool and Sub-100g GoreTex

Silky sheep shearings and weightless weatherproofing

Review: Gore Active Lady Pants

Review: Gore Active Lady Pants

Hannah tests out some pants designed to keep your knickers dry.

Review: Waterproof Shorts Head 2 head

Review: Waterproof Shorts Head 2 head

Sanny tests two pairs of shorts from two big names in the apparel market.

Review: Vaude Vs Scott – Women’s Waterproof Shorts Head-to-Head

Review: Vaude Vs Scott – Women’s Waterproof Shorts Head-to-Head

During some of the wettest weather on record, Sharon has been testing waterproof shorts. How did she get on?

Waterproof Socks Mini Buyers Guide

Waterproof Socks Mini Buyers Guide

In case you haven't noticed, it's quite wet out. We sent Greg out in the drizzle to test four pairs…

New jacket tech from Gore – the One Active

New jacket tech from Gore – the One Active

New beading tech spells the end for old waterproof fabrics

Mission Workshop’s Lightweight Orion Waterproof

Mission Workshop’s Lightweight Orion Waterproof

Uppermost toppy top top drawer waterproof from Mission Workshop, anyone?

Interbike 2015:  More from 7Mesh’s detail fetishists

Interbike 2015: More from 7Mesh’s detail fetishists

A new collection from the masters of 'How much?' precision clothing - 7Mesh

Mavic Stratos H2O waterproof shorts.

Mavic Stratos H2O waterproof shorts.

Yes, it's August but that doesn't seem to bother the rain gods here in the UK. These could come in…

Showers Pass Refuge Jacket

Showers Pass Refuge Jacket

The Refuge - safe haven, or false harbour?

Interbike 2014:  Weather Protection from Acre

Interbike 2014: Weather Protection from Acre

...and an entry-level jersey too

Interbike 2014: 7Mesh’s detail-oriented apparel

Interbike 2014: 7Mesh’s detail-oriented apparel

Eye candy for fabric-and-features fans

Rust-Oleum’s NeverWet repels water… and mud!

Rust-Oleum’s NeverWet repels water… and mud!

No more muddy bikes?

Lifedge waterproof case for iPhone 5/5S

Lifedge waterproof case for iPhone 5/5S

Waterproof! Droppable! Do you need this to envelope your iPhone techno-jewels?

Madison Addict 3-Layer waterproof jacket.

Madison Addict 3-Layer waterproof jacket.

A heavy duty jacket but does it do the job?

Endura Xtract: big rain protection, small package

Endura Xtract: big rain protection, small package

Jacket or Irn Bru? You decide

Endura – waterproof shorts added to MT500 range

Endura – waterproof shorts added to MT500 range

A little help embracing the grim

Lifeproof waterproof iPhone case


Lifeproof waterproof iPhone case


Pricey but excellent waterproof armour for your phone.

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