The humble musette. Once upon a time it was a mainstay of Le Tour de France – often filled with enough wine and chicken to keep a young rider sustained over a stage. But now you’re more likely to find the pros using convoluted contraptions like this water bottle vest, while the musette has been relegated to tweed runs and other nostalgic events.

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But musettes are actually fantastic. They sit well on the shoulder and are an ideal shape for cycling (they also work great if you ever engage in a bit of skateboarding, by the way). But whereas previously they were made of cotton, now a number of more heavy-duty options are available so you can really make use of this classic design. They’re perfect for a short ride into town, with enough integrity to carry a lock, multitool, and purse. Because sometimes that gigantic rucksack is just too much to face.