Not every workplace has showers for cyclists – and even if they did, you might not want to give your hair a full lather after every ride.

Dry shampoo is the perfect solution – absorbing grease from the roots, and often adding pleasant aroma, as well – without the need for a drop of water or a blowdry.

Beauty and the bike: Oils for you (not your chain)

There’s nothing new about the concept of sprinkling a little product on to keep your hair fresh between washes – the Victorians used to use arrowroot ­powder, and both corn starch and oatmeal have been used in the past.

Thankfully, we eat oatmeal for breakfast and have a plethora of lovely smelling sprays to choose from.  We’ve rounded up ten of the best: