Preparing for the weather
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Rachel knew she was forgetting something... Photo: Timothy Armes
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The condition of your brakes is one of the most important things about your bike
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Don't get distracted by how pretty your handlebar tape is. Although it is nice...
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Are your cleats worn?
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Amazingly, the BBC weather app recognises the TWC office... ahem.
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Clapham to the Le Tour De France wine shop is our most-ridden, obviously.
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Preparing for the weather
Check the weather
It might sound obvious, but someone forgetting to check the weather has foiled many cyclists! Make sure you have a good look at what the forecast is so you don’t get caught in a thunderstorm with merely a summer jersey.
If it’s going to rain, bring a coat
Again, we don’t mean to insult your intelligence here. But it can happen to the best of us. We’ve all looked at the forecast, decided to ignore it, and returned home looking damp. Consider a cycling jacket that’s packable. Here’s our pick of the most stylish, most reflective, and most value for money waterproof jackets.