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Six of the best… overshoes for cycling

Six pairs of overshoes to keep your feet warm in poor weather

Don't let the rain hold you back

Don't let the rain stop you from riding - but do make sure you're properly kitted out
Endura's Equipe Superstretch Overshoes are one of our go-to options i bad weather
The Vermarc Squadra Windtex Overshoe is reinforced in key areas for durability and has reflective strips on either side of the zip
Shimano's S3000R overshoes offer good winter protection from wind and rain
The Velotoze overshoes offer excellent protection from wet weather but breathability is lacking as a result
dhb’s Extreme Weather Neoprene Overshoes have proved able to shrug off rain and cold early morning starts
The Sealskinz Neoprene Halo Overshoes have a four-lumen LED to provide added visibility

Don't let the rain hold you back

The arrival of autumn often means having to add to your cycling wardrobe to refresh your kit after summer and prepare for the demands of the months to come.

That inevitably means making sure you have kit which is going to help you stay warm and/or dry on the bike. But just because it’s cold and raining, it doesn’t mean misery on the bike, and there are plenty of reasons to head out whatever the weather throws at you. Here are five reasons for starters if you’re in search of motivation.

Five reasons to keep riding outside when the weather’s bad

But if you are going to brave the conditions, you need to dress appropriately – and overshoes are a must-have accessory for British cyclists. After all, riding with sodden and freezing cold feet is no fun.

If you need advice on what to look for in a pair of overshoes (from fit to fabric and everything in between), have a read of our buyer’s guide, otherwise we’ve rounded up six of the best sets right here.