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.