Here we have a cycling hat designed along the lines of the sort of hat favoured by skiers. Maybe it is as good a skiing hat as it is a cycling hat. It is a good hat for cycling in very cold weather, offering plenty of insulation – around 80percent of maximum potential if the BioRacer graphic is properly understood – and a snug fit.
There are two possible reservations: it is perhaps 10mm shorter from apex to hem than it might be to fit to perfection the tester’s large cranium and, lacking a peak, it is not much use when snow is actually falling. A cloth road cap can, of course, be worn underneath to provide the required peak.
It does look the part, the graphics setting off nicely whichever of the three colours – black, white or blue – is worn. The acrylic knit stays elastic long after it is pulled on and, if white gets grimy quickly, it washes up beautifully. And the hat wears well off the bike.
BioRacer Classic Racer Winter Hat £10.00, one size, colours black, blue, white
