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Cycling equipment - Helmet cap: GripGrab Windproof Winter Cycling Cap
- Price: 35 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: M, L, XL
Even when it gets really nippy, this hat keeps your head cosy and warm up to both ears and is very comfortable to wear.
Alternative: Craft Active Extreme X Wind Hat
- Price: 35 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: S-M, L-XL
If your head doesn't get cold easily, the thin Craft cap with windstopper on the forehead could be your first choice.
Helmet: Uvex Surge Aero Mips
- Price: 250 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: 56-56, 56-59, 59-61
- Colours: Four colour variants
The helmet has a removable cover that closes the air vents. This makes the Surge more streamlined and also protects against draughts.
Helmet cover: BBB Cycling Helmet Shield
- Price: 23 Euro
Instead of an aero helmet with a cover: Inexpensive protection against draughts can also be achieved with this waterproof helmet cover.
Cycling glasses: Uvex Sportstyle 204
- Price: 25 Euro >> available here
- Variants: six frames, orange and clear filters
Most cycling glasses can be fitted with untinted clear lenses or orange filters for autumn. We were immediately impressed by the well-fitting Sportstyle 204 from Uvex, which is (almost) unbeatably affordable in both versions.
Rain trousers: Gorewear Endure Gore-Tex Shorts
- Price: 160 Euro
- Sizes: S-XXL
Gorewear's Endure trousers hold tight, even reliably on the bum, hardly rustle and are the right length up to the knee.
Alternative: Löffler Shorts WPM Pocket
- Price: 100 Euro
- Sizes: XXS, XS, XL
Slightly shorter trouser legs, equally good protection as Gorewear, 50 euros cheaper.
Arm and leg warmers: Castelli Nanoflex 3 G
- Prices: 43 Euro (arm warmers), 55 Euro (knee rings), 75 Euro (leg warmers)
The tried and tested Nanoflex tubes are also worn by professionals in bad weather - that's enough to recommend them.
Alternative: Rapha Merino Arm-/ Leg-Warmer
- Prices: 63 Euro (arm warmers), 75 Euro (leg warmers)
For cool, dry autumn weather; very vapour permeable.
Waistcoat or weather jersey: Löffler M Bike Vest WPM Pocket
- Price: 110 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: 46-56
- Colours: Blue, black, orange, yellow
Small pack size, windproof, with fluffy collar and mesh insert on the back for a pleasant body climate.
Alternative: Sportful Fiandre Jacket
- Price: 220 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: S-XXXL
- Colours: Black, yellow, green, red
The weather jersey is extremely comfortable to wear and protects against wind and drizzle.
Overshoes and oversocks: Shimano Dual H20 Shoe Cover
- Price: 45 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: S-XXXL
- Colours: Yellow, grey, black
The Shimano overshoe is slightly warm, waterproof and easy to put on thanks to the zip.
Alternative: Sealskinz Thetford
- Price: 40 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: S/M, M, XL
- Colours: Yellow, blue, brown, black
The waterproof oversocks may not be as robust, but they are very comfortable to wear and let out a lot of sweat.
Matthias Borchers
Editor
