This summer was long and hot, but as temperatures dropped to 20°C earlier this month, it started to feel as though autumn was finally on the way.
Now, a few weeks on, things are starting to settle into that familiar chill and damp that makes riding in summer kit very uncomfortable. To help you out, we’ve sourced a number of cold-weather riding bargains to keep you warm and dry.
Price: £49.90 (was £64.90) www.nippynormans.com
Price: £169.19 (was £209.99) www.fowlers.co.uk
Price: £19.99 (was £49.99) www.ghostbikes.com
Price: £69.99 (was £134.99) Price: £69.99 (was £134.99) Unlike the classic heated grips from Oxford, these Evo’s have a thermistor in each grip to keep temps at a constant. They have five settings on the bar-mounted controller from 35 to 45 °C. They also boast an auto switch-off and fit most 22mm bars. Richa Houdini textile mid layer Save 26% Price: £109.79 (was £149.99) Price: £109.79 (was £149.99) A handy Primaloft microfibre insulated puffer mid layer for wearing under your jacket and off the bike too. This one has pockets for optional shoulder, elbow and back armour so could, in theory, be used as an armoured shirt… well mid layer. Oxford Advanced base layer top Save 25% Price: £18.64 (was £24.99) Price: £18.64 (was £24.99) A classic base layer top for keeping the heat in without being restrictive, this one focuses on comfort with a seamless construction and flat-lock stitching. We’ve given it four stars twice over the last couple of years and our sister mag RiDE gave it best-in-price this year. Black thermal cotton balaclava Save 85% Price: £2.99 (was £19.99) www.ghostbikes.com
Price: £55.65 (was £74.99) Price: £55.65 (was £74.99) These long johns are said to keep the wearer's body temperature just right. We gave them five stars in 2024, saying the paraffin wax ‘Outlast’ element makes them incredible at drawing heat away from the body in the heat and locking it in when the temperature drops. You can also check out the top motorcycle deals we’ve uncovered in our previous article – don’t miss out on the best bargains for top biking kit and must-have accessories.
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