Falke was founded in Germany in 1895 by Franz Falke-Rohen. With over a century of experience they now produce a huge range of clothing, from high-end fashion to specialist sportswear. We were happy to get our hands on a pair of Windproof long running tights.

The Garmisch is an uber-cool ski jacket available in 5 different colours; we tested the light blue with black detailing. My first impressions of the Garmisch jacket were positive.

The M600 is the latest offering from Polar, who are known for bringing smarts into sports. Polar have nearly 40 years of experience and a proud heritage in innovative physiological and sports medical research. They are the pioneers in heart rate monitoring, activity trackers and training computers; they created the first heart rate monitor, the first activity tracker and now the first fully functioning smart watch truly made for sports.

When it comes to running socks, I’m never sure how much of an effect they really have on your performance - surely whatever material lays between your skin and your running shoe can’t shave minutes off your personal best? We will be taking a look at the Falke 4 Grip to find out.

Golf is one of the most satisfying if not frustrating games that I have ever played. It takes dedication and time to master and it’s fair to say that most of us simply aren’t up to par. On paper the game appears simple- hit the ball into the hole, however in that simple instruction there are so many things that can go wrong. All golfers have thought long and hard about improvement and how to optimise their game. Personally, I am obsessional about my swing and constantly think about how I can better it.

As you would expect, the Long Sleeve Classic Jersey 2 is a reboot of the original Classic Jersey that first hit the market in 2004 and became Rapha’s first ever official product. Bicycling Magazine’s Editor Bill Strickland declared the Classic Jersey the ‘best bike jersey the world has ever seen’.

The Brevet Winter Tights are designed for winter riding, offering maximum comfort and insulation in cold conditions. The upper is made from a lightweight 92% polyester and 8% elastane, and the legs are made from 85% nylon and 15% elastane, with a soft brushed fleece lining that traps warm air to insulate your legs against cold days and wind chill.

The Long Sleeve Pro Team Training Jersey has been designed for training in mild to cool conditions, ideal for spring and autumn. It is available in three colours: Dark Grey, Black and Chartreuse - a bright, stand out from the crowd yellow.

The Long Sleeve Tricolour Jersey is a classic jersey design with Rapha’s high performance technology. The Tricolour Jersey is available in 3 colours; Navy, Purple and Black, all in the Tricolour design to symbolise the Tricolore flag, like the very earliest of competitive cycling jerseys before they became adorned with advertising logos

Unless you are into your sports, you could be forgiven for thinking a base layer is only there to keep you warm. But any serious cyclist will know that a decent base layer is there to regulate your temperature whether you are performing in the heat of August or bitter colds of February.