Riding in the winter can be just as enjoyable as in the summer, but there are some concessions to be made.
Staying warm is essential to keeping the smiles coming, with one particularly wet and cold ride often enough to discourage you from going out on the bike again until springtime.
Thankfully, Endura is offering 40 per cent off in its Black Friday Sale, giving you a chance to pick up plenty of discounted riding gear for the winter season.
There’s a wide variety of gear in the sale, covering road and gravel riding, and mountain biking, so we’ve picked out some favourites.
MT500 Waterproof Trousers – £200 £120 (save 40%)
These Waterproof Trousers from Endura offer excellent protection on wet days.
We reviewed them earlier this year and awarded them 4.5 stars, praising their great protection and useful features.
The bib/dungaree design has become a favourite of many riders, keeping the trousers supported even as they pick up dirt and debris from the trail.
Endura says they are made from ExoShell30 DR waterproof fabric and have a knee-pad friendly fit.
Women's Pro SL Winter DropSeat Bib Tights – £200 £120 (save 40%)
The days of riding in shorts are long gone, and while leg warmers offer some help, nothing beats a set of bib tights.
The Women’s Pro SL Winter DropSeat Bib Tights have stretch windproof panels with a soft brushed inner face that offers plenty of warmth and element protection.
They also feature the brand’s Zipless DropSeat function, enabling hassle-free comfort breaks and a Women's 800 Series Conform Pad, which is said to be taboo-breaking in its design.
MT500 Waterproof Jacket – £270 £162 (save 40%)
The MT500 Waterproof Jacket is an iconic mountain bike jacket, with variations going back decades, offering protection from foul weather.
This new model has a new DWR (durable water repellent) coating on its ExoShell DR fabric, making it even more waterproof.
Endura says the jacket offers its great breathability and fit thanks to venting options and a 3-way adjustable front zip.
There are two colour options available with a 40% saving – Tweed Green and Black.
MT500 Polartec Jacket – £150 £90 (save 40%)
The Polartec Jacket is a thermal midlayer designed for the trails, using Polartec fleece and wind-resistant panels to keep you cosy on cool days.
A full-length zipper should make dumping heat easy on fireroad climbs, while large hand pockets should keep your fingers from freezing at the trail head.
There’s also a slim-fitting hood to fit under your helmet for extra insulation.
