With wet, cold and windy conditions well and truly upon us, here we take a look at some of the best gear around to tackle the chillier months ahead
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Montane – Anti-Freeze Hooded Down Jacket – £225.00
As they say, ‘does what it says on the tin’, this jacket keeps you warm and stops you from freezing! It’s incredibly lightweight at just 320g for a jacket with such high insulation levels.
This jacket offers the ultimate protection from the winter freezing conditions for warm-ups, cool-downs, or just spectating.
Montane Jacket
A-Game – Fitted Thermal Fleece – £85.00 (image below, left)
The four-way stretch used in this jacket makes it a perfect training top in the cold. The insulating properties are superb; it’s moisture-wicking, and it allows a great range of movement regardless of activity.
Perfect for winter training, it’s lightweight, too, so you can carry on whatever the weather throws at you.
A Game Jacket & Bra
A-Game – Layered Sports Bra – £45.00 (image above, right)
This twin-layer sports bra provides a visually striking design to, a highly functional and well-fitting design. Constructed with quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabrics to provide support throughout high-impact activities, it’s as good-looking as it is performing.
ROXY – Sport Sweater Pullover – £45.50
Made with recycled fabric, this lightweight fleece is perfect for the very cold days right now. The full-zip design makes it great for warming up, and the loose fit allows a great range of movement, so it doesn’t get in the way when stretching pre-workout.
Roxy Fleece
ROXY – Sport Leggings – £31.50
Constructed with a stretchy, soft fabric with a water-repellent hydrophobic coating, these leggings are perfect for winter. Breathable and quick drying, they perform well regardless of the weather conditions. Thoughtful stretch side pockets are great for carrying gels, gloves or other items you might require mid-run.
Roxy Leggings
New Balance – Light Speed Hat – £25.00 (image below, left)
This cap uses six ventilated panels to provide just the right amount of protection in the winter. It manages to keep the wind and rain at bay yet allow excess heat to evaporate and your head at the perfect temperature. With reflective details and an adjustable fit, it’s also quick-drying and lightweight.
New Balance Cap & Beanie
New Balance – Fisherman Beanie – £20.00 (image above, right)
A lightweight knitted construction is the perfect design when maximum warmth is required. The stylish beanie is available in a variety of colours, and one size means it’s an easy gift option.
HOKA – Airolite Arm Sleeves – £28.00 (image below, right)
Incredibly light yet great at keeping the arms warm when racing in a singlet, these arm sleeves are perfect when moving at speed. Silicon tape helps them stay in place, and they are available in two sizes and two colour options.
Bimble & Bolt Leggings Hoka Arm Sleeves
Bimble & Bolt – Mermaid Teal Super Strider Leggings – £48.00 (image above, left)
Constructed with multiple panels, a higher waist and a broader waistband, these leggings provide a fantastic fit and stay in place regardless of activity.
Aiming to sculpt and support the premium material does a great job in the colder weather, too, helping to retain warmth and wick moisture. A rear zip pocket is perfect for keys, and twin side pockets are ideal for gloves and other winter essentials.
HOKA – Skyflow Viz jacket – £120.00 (image below, left)
Staying with the ultra-light theme of the arm sleeves, this jacket weighs in at just over 100g!
The water-repellent ripstop fabric keeps the wind and rain at bay, as well as being lightweight and durable. The built-in hood is easily adjustable for a close fit, and the jacket can be packed into its chest pocket and easily stowed away if not required.
Hoka, Acid running
Acid running – Mock Neck T-Shirt – £80.00 (image above, right)
With a mock neck design, this shirt is great on cold, breezy days. The higher neckline keeps the wind at bay and you feeling warm and comfortable. The soft texture of the fabric sits well against the skin, and the natural fibres mean a cling-free fit and great moisture management.
Ultimate Performance – Reflective Hat / Gloves – £18.00 / £27.00
These gloves and matching hat use a moisture-wicking fabric that absorbs and disperse excess sweating to keep you warmer and dryer for longer. The reflective multi-colour print adds a touch of high visibility when in low-light conditions, making other road users aware of your presence.
UP Hat Gloves
Community Clothing – Short Sleeve Training Top – £49.50
Community clothing aims to make clothes that do good. Good for people and the local communities as well as the planet.
The sportswear range is 100% plastic-free, made with pure organic, natural and biodegradable plant-based technology. This training top uses a heavier-weight fabric, making it warmer and yet great at moisture and temperature management.
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