The best summer road cycling kit

Assos Equipe RS S9 Targa Jersey
This race-spec jersey is highly breathable with a second-skin fit. There are three rear pockets that are very useful for storing all the necessary equipment for a day of cycling. £175, assos.com

Rapha Brevet Bib Shorts
The dual-density chamois pad is second to none, and the upper is lightweight and sweat-wicking, aiding comfort on long days in the saddle. £230, rapha.cc

Shimano RC903 S-PHYRE Road Cycling Shoes
These shoes are lightweight with exceptionally stiff carbon soles for maximum power transfer, while BOA dials offer on-foot micro-adjustment. Choose the wide fit version if you find this design too narrow in the forefoot. £349.99, freewheel.es

Ass Savers Mudguards Regular
A brilliant, simple design for road cyclists who want a lightweight, minimalist protector that’s easy to fit and remove without tools or brackets. €10, ass-savers.com

Pas Normal Studios Men’s Mechanism Long Sleeve Jersey
Wear it as a cape in winter and alone in summer. The soft, stretchy fleece-backed fabric feels great against your skin, and there are plenty of pockets for storage. £175, en.pasnormalstudios.com

Maap Draft Team Vest
A windproof vest that can be layered to keep out the chill during early morning starts, but easily stows away in the back pocket of a T-shirt once temperatures rise. £120, maap.cc

Topeak tubular-carbon bottle cage Feza R10
Changing bottle cages is an easy trick when it comes to saving weight. This carbon design weighs just 10g and holds your bottle securely in place. £59.99, certini.es

Fizik Vento Argo 00 adaptable saddle
This is the brand’s shortest nose racing model with 3D printed padding. The liquid resin honeycomb structure provides zoned stiffness, some areas firmer and others softer, for a comfortable and supportive ride with great ventilation. £399.99, fizik.com

Sungod Velans Sunglasses
These secure-fit sunglasses are made with high-quality customizable lenses and durable screw-less hinges, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. From £150, sungod.co

Folding bike rack for 2 bikes Thule Epos
A patented telescoping mounting arm means a bike frame or rear wheel can be clamped on and, very cleverly, the rack’s tilt action provides enough room to access the trunk when loaded, even with heavy e-bikes. £880, thule.com

Garmin Edge 840 solar bike computer
Solar charging is built right into the display, resulting in excellent battery life of up to 60 hours, or an additional 25 minutes per hour when the sun is shining. The size is ideal: big enough to see stats or route directions clearly, but (more importantly for gram counters) not too heavy when attached to the bike. £519.99, garmin.com

Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Suit
Designed with McLaren F1 aero expertise, this part has a skin-like fit that’s perfect for riders looking for valuable extra seconds in a time trial, or a new Strava KOM segment. £395, lecol.cc

Topeak RaceRocket HP Mini Pump
Weighing just 78g and 18cm long, this hand pump slips neatly into the back pocket of a jersey (or attaches to the bike frame with the included mount) and has a flexible hose that detaches from the pump . £24.99, wiggle.com

Feedback Sports ultralight bike repair stand
At just 4.8kg, this stand is very lightweight yet holds your bike frame securely and folds up easily for storage. £275, feedbacksports.es

Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones
Traditional in-ear headphones reduce a cyclist’s awareness on the road, but these have bone conduction technology that leaves the ear canal completely unobstructed, meaning you can listen to music and hear traffic simultaneously. They have a battery life of around 10 hours. £159.95, shokz.com

Gloves De Marchi Revo
Stretch fabric combines with high-density foam palm inserts to create a super-comfortable glove that can be worn on long rides, while staying cool in warmer weather. €73.77, demarchi.com

Pirelli P-Zero Race TLR Smart EVO tire
This is the brand’s fastest road tire ever (said to be 24 per cent faster than its previous model) and is built with internal surface coating technology that makes for a lean tire design with performance superior. There is also an aramid belt for good puncture protection. £70.99, tredz.es

Specialized S-Works Evade 3 Helmet
A popular choice in the pro peloton that’s also a favorite with performance-oriented riders. Its aero credentials are some of the best around, but it’s extremely comfortable and has the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System for maximum safety. £275, specialized.com

Knog Blinder Dual Light Pack
These easy-to-mount USB rechargeable lights provide a bright 200 lumens at the front and 100 lumens at the rear, enough to be safely seen by other cyclists in well-lit areas. £74.99, freewheel.es

Restrap Race Top Tube Bag
Fastened simply and securely with hook-and-loop straps, the 1.5-litre waterproof exterior keeps valuables dry and the stretch-mesh side pocket is perfect for storing quick-grab items. £64.99, restrap.com

Premax chamois cream for men
This is athlete-tested for long-ride comfort, a must-have for a cyclist. £19.99, amazon.es