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We’ve got all the cycling accessories you need to get you ready to roll.

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Fairweather cyclists can rejoice now that warmer weather has arrived. Whether you’re whizzing down one of London’s cycle superhighways, navigating the cobbles in Paris or off-roading in the Alps, there are few better ways to enjoy the sunshine than taking to your bike. But before you zoom off, make sure you’re properly equipped with this season’s hottest accessories, including foldable helmets, leather wine carriers and anti-chafing cream. Now you’re ready, on yer bike!

Rustines crochet cycling gloves in red, white and blue tricolor design with leather palm panels.

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Gloves
Rustines
Crochet gloves in Tricolor hues from this French brand.
rustines.fr

Carradice black leather frame-fitting pouch mounted on bicycle frame.

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Pouch
Carradice
Stow your keys and change in this frame-fitting leather bag.
carradice.co.UK

Crane Bell Co copper-colored bicycle bell mounted on handlebars with silver lever mechanism.

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Bell
Crane Bell Co
This nifty copper-coloured design is made in Japan.
cranebellco.com

Brooks England aluminium bike basket with white frame and brown wooden slats with woven leather grip handle.

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Basket
Brooks England
Aluminium basket with a grip made with leftover leather from saddle-making.
brooksengland.com

Red foldable bicycle lock from Martone Cycling Co with articulated arms and metal eyelets.

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Lock
Martone Cycling Co
Sturdy foldable lock from this New York-based company.
martonecycling.com

Bookman rechargeable bicycle rear light with red casing and yellow LED illuminated on metal seat post.

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Light
Bookman
Stay visible with this Swedish brand’s rechargeable lights.
bookman.se

Two HydroFlask water bottles in red and blue with black lids and carrying handles.

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Bottles
HydroFlask
Stay hydrated with help from this Oregon-based firm.
hydroflask.com

Brooks England tan leather trouser strap with embossed branding.

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Trouser strap
Brooks England
Keep your hems from tangling in the chain with these handy leather straps.
brooksengland.com

Udderly Smooth Chamois Cream anti-chafing moisturiser in white container with blue label and cow design.

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Chamois cream
Udderly Smooth
This thick moisturiser contains Shea butter to prevent chafing.
udderlysmooth.com

Park Tool AWS-10 blue folding hex wrench set with multiple Allen keys stored inside.

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Hex wrench set
ParkTool
All popular wrench sizes are combined into one fold-up tool.
parktool.com

Silver lightweight aluminium single-speed bike by Schindelhauer with brown leather saddle and black Continental tyres.

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Bike
Schindelhauer
Lightweight aluminium single-speed bike from the German brand.
schindelhauerbikes.com

Red leather wine bottle carrier holding a bottle of Château Falfas with a dark red wax seal and foil capsule.

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Bottle holder
La Bouclée
This strip of leather slots together to create a bottle-transporting appendage.
lookmumnohands.com; labouclee.com

Collection of vintage Rustines French bicycle repair and maintenance products including adhesive patches, rubber gum, and repair tape.

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Tube patch repair kits and bungee cord
Rustines
Essentials from the French brand that opened its first shop in Paris in 1903.
rustines.fr

Topo Designs blue handlebar bag with red straps and yellow carabiner attached to bicycle.

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Bag
Topo Designs
Made in the US, this bag attaches neatly to your handlebars.
topodesigns.com

Martone Cycling Co foldable helmet shown unfolded and folded into compact form.

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Helmet
Martone Cycling Co
This model collapses down to an easily transportable size.
martonecycling.com

Alba Optics cycling glasses with white frame, black temples and interchangeable lens.

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Glasses
Alba Optics
These frames come with interchangeable lenses. See?
albaoptics.cc

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