The cycling gear to see you through the coming season.

Perhaps you’ve powered through winter, or maybe the arrival of spring has reminded you that you actually own a bike. Either way, you’ll be wanting to consider investing in some new-season kit. As the celestial wheels turn, you’ll need gear that can keep up with the changeable weather – protecting you from the elements and also helping you stay cool. Temperature depending, you might even feel ready to expose body parts that have been hidden away for months. And, whether you’re out on a social Sunday excursion or semi-competitive commute, you will require an outfit that is up to the task. We’re not suggesting that you get trussed up like a low-rent, Day-Glo X-Man as some cyclists feel obliged to, but a T-shirt and a pair of jeans simply won’t cut it. Here, then, is all the equipment you need to take on spring in style. This is how we roll.

First, let’s be optimistic, but not excessively so. While the temperature isn’t climbing like Mr Alberto Contador just yet, there might be the faint whiff of mown lawn on the breeze and – what’s that? – the sun peeking through the clouds. For those with serious vitamin D deficiency, a chance to air your arms. You’ll no doubt have noticed the perky, pink pigment of this Café du Cycliste jersey. Handily, pink is not just the colour of the Giro d’Italia, but also the tone du jour in style circles (see this season’s Trends), so why not embrace it on your cycle, too? With that shade, plus the reflective detailing, expect to keep those “didn’t see you, mate” near run-ins with motorists to a minimum. Bonus: this top is also water- and windproof, should the weather make a U-turn. For the more espresso-cup-half-empty cyclists out there, perhaps carry a rain coat for an added layer of waterproofing (and, in the case above, a no less vibrant hue).

Danish brand Pas Normal Studios delivers cycling apparel in keeping with the clean aesthetic ideals its homeland is known for. But if we’re riding with national stereotypes here, it is worth noting that this pair of bib shorts were handmade in a country that has done more than most to make cycling beautiful: Italy. Constructed from stretchy lightweight jersey, all seams are flatlocked to ensure there’s no chafing in all the parts it would be most unwelcome. There are also grips to keep everything – and we mean everything – in place, and a padded seat for a comfortable ride. Speaking of Italian pedigree, these Fizik shoes feature sculpted carbon fibre outsoles that are both lightweight and supportive, so your feet can find the right form, even if your pedalling technique is more lumpy than fluid.

Despite the longer daylight hours and the suggestion of sweat on your brow, it is not as balmy as you may think. When the body gets cold, it diverts warm blood back to its core. Nice and toasty for your organs; not so much for your hands, which, considering you’ll need them to steer, change gear and at the very least brake, isn’t good news. You’ll want something in the way of a glove – full-fingered (unless your digits are more hardy than ours), but not of the heavy-duty nature you turned to when the lick of winter was at its worst. Castelli’s “Lightness” gloves offer a touch much as the name suggests. While insulated, they’re also breathable to avoid clammy palms. Speaking of light, finish off your spring look with a pair of glare-battling sunglasses by Oakley, with interchangeable lenses for different conditions, for when the sun gets its cycling cap on.

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