Annie says: Nike says these shoes create the feeling of barefoot running with cushioning and support. So if you’re trying to make the transition to barefoot or minimalist running, these are a good ‘halfway house’ of a shoe. They are ultra flexible for optimum comfort, too, and th...

Gore Women's Air 2.0 AS Lady Vest (£100)Kerry says: One hundred English pounds may seem like a lot of money for a sleeveless jacket but for top-of-the-range clobber, Gore are a brand that deliver value for money. Suitable for cold summer days (and

Salomon Women's Trail III ¾ Tights (£40)Kerry says: These ¾ length tights will carry you from a rainy summer into autumn thanks to their expert body temperature-regulating technology.A great investment to make in the summer, the tights' 50+ UV

Salomon Women's XR 1/2 Zip Tech Tee, £35.00Kerry says: This running T-shirt makes a lot of bold claims about it’s effect on your performance so I’ve put it up for this weeks pick. So is it the ultimate garment in running apparel? Will it help you

and hardwearing, carbon-reinforced palms. There's still enough bike feel through the gloves to move up and down the gears or to slam on the brakes. Info: www.madison.co.uk Specialized Women’s BG Equinox, £27.99Specialized almost managed to resist the temptation

was relieved to discover Skinni Minni, designed specifically for women. The Skinni Minni Super Slim Shake is a 70% Whey Protein with added Green Tea and L-Carnitine to 'boost your metabolism'. The product contains no fillers, no added sugar, is virtually

110% Men's Juggler Knickers (£110.00)Ignore the wacky name – these 3/4 length pants are a serious bit of kit. Available in both men's and women's options, these tights provide compression- and ice-recovery in one garment.Graduated compression

and bright women's and girls' one-pieces, men's and boys' shorts and longer, form-fitting jammers, and co-ordinating caps. Names such as Trafalgar, Mayfair and Carnaby continue the London theme.With a variety of colours, such as turquoise, pink, royal blue

in the women's.How did they perform out on the road? Just as they say on the tin: on a 16-mile road test, they felt noticeably lightweight and stayed cool throughout.Other design tweaks include the shoe’s ‘Dynamotion Fit’ featuring strategically placed inner

-inch models are becoming more common. There are also gender-specific bikes – if you’re a woman, or a man with a smaller body, you’ll be able to find bikes with a women-specific design (WSD). These bikes have shorter top tubes to reduce reach to the bars