One of the toughest bike races runs from Banff, Canada down the spine of the Rocky Mountains to Antelope Wells on the Mexico border. At 2,745 miles and entirely self-supported, it's not your average gravel ride.

British wheel brand Hunt has just revealed three brand new wheelsets and as per usual, they offer brilliant bang for your buck.

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If you’re looking for shoes to protect your feet from cold, grotty weather then Bontrager's JFW Winter shoes will protect well. They’re very well made, offering loads of toe wiggle room, secure foothold and a sole that is balanced between pedalling stiffness and walkability. I just wish that they were totally waterproof.