Helen Wyman

Not just an inspiring athlete, but a brilliant human being all round, Helen Wyman is a multi-winning British National Champion in cyclocross. In addition to this, she sits on the UCI Cyclocross board to help equal the gender field in her discipline, and introduce new women’s junior categories.

We love this photo of Helen, determined and focused… and totally caked in mud.

Manon Carpenter

Elite downhill athlete, and 2014 World Champion, Manon Carpenter, trains in all disciplines of cycling. All mountain, BMX, dirt and even cyclocross.

Here’s a snap of her racing earlier this month at the Caerphilly Cyclocross event.

Canyon/SRAM Pro-Team

Of course it’s alright for some athletes who spend their winter breaks on the sunny side of the world.

Here’s the new Canyon/SRAM pro-cycling women’s team in Spain, soaking up the sun and getting some training in before the Christmas holidays.

The right kit makes all the difference – check out our road and mountain bike winter clothing guides.