Even if you think it’s dry on the roads, the chances are there’ll be a lingering puddle you’ll ride through, or a sudden brief shower, and no one wants road gunk spattered up their back. So invest in mudguards, even if it’s just one of these simple plastic clip-on ones from Ass Saver – a simple solution to staying splatter-free. Easily attached, it can roll away under your seat when you don’t need, roll out when you do.

Price: £6.50, available from Ass Savers.