How to turn your gravel bike into a winter machine

Ideal for winter's rigours it may be, but even your gravel bike needs a bit of love when the weather turns

Two cyclists ride gravel in winter
(Image credit: Getty Images)

You may have noticed that you're wearing more kit these days. Gone are the sweltering summer months when, thanks to the minimal gear needed, you could be into your lycra and set to go before Clarke Kent could be into his favourite pants-on-the-outside spandex.

But now, and for the next few months, we have to wrestle with tights, skull caps, buffs and overshoes, all while attempting not to fall off the bed.

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