variable-density weave that provides structure right where you need it.It allows for a really lightweight shoe (233g men, 187g women), because no overlays are needed. instead, denser weave is used in areas that require extra support such as the arch lock

such as PowerBreathe: blowing into the adjustable inflation valve gives your lungs a real workout.Contact: www.gorebikewear.comOrca Women's Lite Vest, £45.99Perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing option, this gilet has reflective piping running throughout its

of the head.Speedo Fastskin3 Super Elite Swimsuit: Men's Jammers (£230) and Women's Kneeskins (£330)The 3D Zoned Compression fabric system throughout sculpts the swimmer's body to reduce skin friction drag by up to 2.7% compared to Speedo's LZR Pulse fabric

women riders face similar issues. One 2006 study found evidence of "decreased genital sensation" among competitive women cyclists - but that study was not saddle-specific. All of which suggests we must be careful if we're going to spend a lot of time

. This women-specific cream from the United States was designed by female cyclists and can be applied safely to every nook and cranny as well as to the chamois of your shorts or tights to create a friction-free barrier. With anti-bacterial and anti