T3 - UK (2019-12)

WATERPROOF

RUNNING KIT

DYNAFIT ALPINE

2.5L JACKET

When it’s

raining,

throw on

Dynafit’s

lightweight

wind- and

waterproof

running

jacket. Laser

perforations

under the

arms aid

breathability, with taped

seams keeping water out. It

has a nice amount of stretch,

and can be stowed in its own

hood when not in use.

€200 (approx £172,

dynafit.com)

Wish you had extra firepower to blast up any

hill when out on a ride? Converting your bike

into an ebike is the answer, and it’s simple

with the Swytch Kit (early-bird price £388,

swytchbike.com). Recently funded on

Kickstarter, the kit comprises a compact hub

motor wheel that replaces your bike’s front

wheel, plus a removable palm-sized power

pack that fixes to the handlebars. Once

installed, the Swytch Kit provides 250 watts of

power-assist over a 50km range. That should

get you around the bike park a few times.

SILVA TRAIL

RUNNER 4 ULTRA

This waterproof headlamp

is ideal for anyone wanting

maximum light output (up to

350 lumens) on winter runs.

It has three different light

output settings, and the light

beam goes as far as 75 metres

to illuminate the path ahead.

£45, absolute-snow.co.uk

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Horizon

Fitness

HOW TO STAY WARM

OUTDOORS THIS WINTER

Convert your mountain bike or road bike

into a power-assist ebike

Deep winter chill feels miserable unless

you’re dressed for it, and that starts with

a proper winterproof coat.

The Finisterre Vellus Waterproof Parka

(£360, finisterre.com), which uses recycled

materials throughout, is a good choice for

men. The Vellus is waterproof (20,000mm

HH) with a polyster/organic cotton shell,

and delivers big warmth via a fleece-lined

hood and Engineered Insulation Fill, which

retains 75% of its warmth when wet.

Helly Hansen’s Vidda Parka (£330,

hellyhansen.com) is a versatile choice for

women. It offers longer-length coverage

and is filled with thick (200g/m) Primaloft

Black Eco insulation.

Elsewhere, thermals help prevent heat

loss. Check out The North Face Campshire

Neck Warmer (£35, thenorthface.co.uk),

made with sherpa fleece, and the insulated

Ozero Winter Leather Gloves (£14.99,

amazon.co.uk). If you experience very cold

hands in winter, slip hand warmers into your

gloves or wear heated mittens, such as the

Outdoor Research Lucent Heated Gloves

(£278, alpinetrek.co.uk).

Scientists reckon we’re in for a cold winter, so Claire Davies has

rounded up some technical clothing to help you stay toasty

COSY CLUB

HILL STREET BOOST

INOV-8 PARKCLAW

275 GTX

Stay dry and comfortable

from trail to road and back

again with Inov-8’s versatile,

waterproof running shoes.

The Parkclaw 275 GTX sports

a Powerflow+ midsole for

enhanced shock absorption

and energy return, with

a trail-style stud pattern

delivering better grip.

£140, inov-8.com

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