It’s not unusual to pay £10 for a single pair of merino socks – and they can be well worth the price if you’re out on the road or trail in the colder months.

So that makes Planet X’s offering of THREE pairs of thick socks for a tenner one of the best bargains in cycling.

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They even come in a natty Flanders lion design, the iconic flag which can be seen waved by fans beside the road during the Belgian Spring Classics.

Price: £9.99 for three pairs, available from PlanetX.