Trade Press Rounds Up Winter Kit Ahead of the Cold Snap
With autumn drawing in and temperatures set to drop, industry title BikeBiz has published its August sector guide dedicated to winter cycling accessories and clothing, spotlighting new releases from a clutch of established brands.
The roundup, which appears in BikeBiz’s August 2026 print edition, features cold-weather kit from names including Troy Lee Designs, SKS and Fizik, alongside components manufacturer BBB Cycling, whose new PufferShield waterproof jacket is among the items highlighted. The guide is aimed primarily at retailers and shop buyers, giving them early sight of the ranges that will be landing on shelves as the season turns.
Rather than reviewing performance on the road or trail, the feature functions as a trade briefing – a snapshot of what manufacturers are pitching to bike shops for the months ahead, from insulated jackets and overshoes to waterproof gloves and thermal base layers.
For riders, this kind of industry preview is still worth a glance. It offers an early indication of which brands are investing in genuinely weatherproof, breathable kit this year, rather than simply reheating last season’s designs with a new colourway. Anyone planning to keep training through the winter months – whether commuting, doing turbo sessions outdoors, or maintaining base miles for next year’s road or cyclocross season – will eventually be choosing between exactly these sorts of products in shops.
With wet, low-light rides becoming a daily reality for much of the UK cycling calendar, visibility and waterproofing remain the two biggest concerns for everyday training. Guides like this one, while written for trade buyers, can still give a useful steer on which brands are pushing genuine technical improvements this year rather than just cosmetic updates.
Full details of the products featured, including specifications and pricing, are available via BikeBiz’s free magazine subscription.
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