THE NORTH FACE: JANUARY TRAINING

Asolo, Italy and Torrance, Californ2021 OSCAR BY ALPINESTARS COLLECTION:  BOMBER, SIXTY THREE AND TRUCKER JACKETSia. Paying homage to roots in early motocross and motorcycle culture, Oscar by Alpinestars exists as a classic, rugged collection punctuated by modern materials, processes and features.

Whether it’s for commuting every day or hitting the track, the 2020 leather lineup from Richa ticks every box. With top-quality leather paired with a host of innovative features to make every ride more convenient and comfortable, riders can easily switch between track and road whilst staying safe and looking cool.

We have had some seriously indecisive weather lately, heading out for the day involves taking everything from you sun cream to your waders, thankfully the Berghaus GR20 Storm Shell Jacket is so light (278.6g size M) and packs down into such a compact space it is no bother at all to take with you, just in case. If the weather takes a turn for the worse you will be grateful to have it, packed full of features to keep you dry, it is available in sizes Small through to Extra Extra Large.

The MPX GORE-TEX Pro Offshore Jacket has been created to keep you comfortable in all weathers whilst out on the boat, it comes in Brilliant Blue, True Red or Black and is available in sizes XS-XXL. Updated for the new season this MPX Offshore Jacket features an improved cut for increased levels of comfort and a darted sleeve construction for better flexibility and range of movements. It has a three-layer GORE-TEX Pro fabric construction, this provides added durability without adding any bulk, with less weight means it is well suited for active sailing.

The AWA M2 from Dainese is a ski jacket with a dual-layering system made up of a three-layer waterproof breathable outer shell and an insulated, packable inner jacket. The AWA M2comes in Black-Iris, Stretch-Limo and Tender-Yellow.

Forcefield are Body Armour specialists that create impact protection and high-performance clothing systems. The Body Armour Sports Jacket is an armoured layer for motorcycling whether that’s road, touring or commuting, and comes in either the CE1 or CE2 version. The difference between the two is the thickness of the armour built into the jacket - the CE1 is 8mm thick whilst the CE2 is 12mm.

It may surprise you to discover that hurtling down a near-vertical hill on two wheels with obstacles like trees and rocks thrown in comes with a few health and safety risks, but the constant threat of breaking every bone in your body is apparently part of the appeal to mountain bikers.