All you could want from a jacket and more, the Gore Element GT jacket is a fully waterproof and windproof Gore-Tex cycling jacket. It’s light and compact enough to stuff in a pocket, yet is packed with enough features to see you through whatever the British weather can throw at you between the hours of 5pm and 7pm. Adjustable cuffs, collar and hem keeps out the elements and reflective piping helps you be seen. A great, long-lasting alternative.

Price: £159.99, available from Gore.

Best Price: £109.99, available from Evans Cycles.