They may look like just a pair of rather nice trousers, but they’re not. Well, they are, but they are also much more.

There are an ever-increasing number of companies catering to those riders who want practicality without sacrificing style, and would prefer to avoid Lycra. Stretch fabrics, higher rear waistband sections, reflective detailing – even water resistant coatings – these trousers perform perfectly off and on the bike, and look plenty good enough for the office or the pub.

Vulpine Cotton Rain Trousers
Price: £140
Available from: Vulpine 

Velocity Women’s Cycling Trousers
Price: TBC
Available from: VelocityGB (visit the Facebook page for updates on the launch of the new site)

Howies Uptown Stretch Chinos
Price: £69
Available from: Howies