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![craft active extreme short sleeve](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/craft-active-extreme-short-sleeve.webp)
We test this feather light Active Extreme baselayer from Craft to see if it can possibly keep us warm
![giordana forma red carbon bib knickers](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/giordana-forma-red-carbon-bib-knickers.webp)
We take these Giordana Forma Red Carbon Bib three quarters out on the road to test if the Italians still have the edge...
![madison flux shorts](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/madison-flux-shorts.webp)
We review these baggy shorts from Madison's excellent Flux range, expecting great things
![gore bike wear alp x 2 0 gore tex active shell jacket cycling waterproof jackets red black](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/gore-bike-wear-alp-x-2-0-gore-tex-active-shell-jacket-cycling-waterproof-jackets-red-black.webp)
We reviewed the supremely capable Gore Alp-X 2.0 waterproof jacket and have rarely been as dry on the bike
![intrepid gravity](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/intrepid-gravity.webp)
We take this Intrepid Gravity jacket on to the trails to test through the winter months
![sweet protection mudride shorts](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/sweet-protection-mudride-shorts.webp)
We gave this tough pair of Sweet Protection Mudride shorts a thorough review through a tough winter
![royal storm short back](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/royal-storm-short-back.webp)
Wet trails, mud and grit all helped us to test this roomy waterproof short from Royal Racing
![polaris cadence womens cycling tight](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/polaris-cadence-womens-cycling-tight.webp)
We take this smart looking pair of Polaris Cadence tights out for a road test to see if they fit the bill
![gore bike wear alp x windstopper soft shell](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/gore-bike-wear-alp-x-windstopper-soft-shell.webp)
We test how Windstopper fabric helps these Gore Bike Wear Alp-X Windstopper shorts see us through winter
![altura synchro progel bibshorts](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/altura-synchro-progel-bibshorts.webp)
We road test these great value Synchro Progel Bibshorts to see how their comfort measures up against higher priced...
![teko light hiking socks](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/teko-light-hiking-socks.webp)
Alf Alderson provides a brief review of Teko's organic Light Minicrew socks - hey, they're socks, how much detail do...
![sherpa kriti jacket](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/sherpa-kriti-jacket.webp)
Alf Alderson reviews the Sherpa Kriti Tech Soft Shell Jacket. a plain and basic but well designed product that's also...
![arcteryx gamma lt hoody chipotle](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/arcteryx-gamma-lt-hoody-chipotle.webp)
Ideal for everything from hiking to skiing, the Arc'teryx Gamma Soft-Shell Hoodie can be used year round on the hills...
![mavic cosmic elite thermo ls jersey](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/mavic-cosmic-elite-thermo-ls-jersey.webp)
We took the close fitting Mavic Cosmic Elite jersey out on the roads to test, to see if it gets the balance of warmth,...
![endura mtr emergency shell](/images/gear/clothing/introimages/endura-mtr-emergency-shell.webp)
Although this Emergency Shell from Endura should spend most of its time in a pocket, we turned the tables and tested...