Do you take your smartphone out on rides with you?

Well if you’ve just been sticking it in a jersey or jacket pocket then you might be taking an unnecessary risk with something that could be worth hundreds of pounds.

If you get caught out in a downpour then water can find its way inside your phone, causing serious damage which isn’t covered by the warranty. Don’t ask how we know this.

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Fortunately the solution can be found on the shelves of the nearest supermarket – in the form of small resealable sandwich bags.

Sure, you can spend much more money on a dedicated phone case, but these are more than waterproof enough and allow you to quickly see who might be calling, texting or emailing you – so you can decide whether it’s worth interrupting your ride to answer.

We like the posh zip-lock versions best.

About 11p each!