Want to really make sure your bike emerges in tip-top condition after the long, dark and dreary winter? You can use a protector spray like the Bike Spray from Muc Off.

This stuff is generally used on bikes after you’ve washed them to drive out moisture from the nooks and crannies before adding lubricant. However, it also leaves a clear protective film on the bike that stops mud sticking to the bike, or ‘dirt adhesion’ as they put it, which sounds much more technical somehow. Most of these sprays are safe to use on all parts of the bike, including rubber and carbon.