Most cyclists take their phone and some money with them when they head out to log the miles – and so they should, as you never know when you will need either. But, be honest, how many people place their phones – sometimes costing a significant three-figure sum – and their notes – made of paper, of course – in their jersey pocket? Chances are, it is quite a few and while tricks such as freezer bags and the like can provide some protection, a heavy rainfall can cause significant damage to your beloved smartphone.

Middlesex-based Wildoo have therefore come up with a solution – the Velopac wallet. Waterproof, big enough to store any smart phone alongside loose change and notes, and with a clear front panel allowing full use of touch screen devices, it is the ideal way to keep your valuables safe while stuck in your jersey pockets. Furthermore, they come in a range of cycling designs – such as caricatures of Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome. If you want some rainbow stripes such as those won by Rui Costa this year, or the fetching polka dots of the Tour de France’s king of the mountains jersey (owner: Quintana, N. of Colombia) they are available too, and at £5.99 you can not really go far wrong.

See more of the range at http://www.velopac.cc/site/