It was a summer that felt like it might last forever, but autumn – and the damp commute – is just around the corner. Rain needn’t be an obstacle to cycling. However, looking at the line-up at bike shops, you’d be forgiven for thinking mudguards are a relic of a bygone ear. The weight and aerodynamic penalty they add is negligible so given how often it rains here, why are so few bikes sold with mudguards fitted as standard?
Whether it’s a bike industry ploy to sell accessories, or a fashion for paired-down looking designs, we’d rather avoid the damp and gritty streak up the back of our clothes.
Dutch cyclists think nothing of cycling in the rain…with mudguards
There are many different types of bicycle mudguard to choose from. In the traditional design camp are Bluemels Stingray mudguards from SKS, which feature super-fine aluminium strips embedded in plastic sheathing for added strength and a jaunty lime green colour on their underside to brighten up the dreariest of winter mornings.
If you’re not yet won over by the idea of mudguards, why not enter our free prize draw and with a bit of luck you’ll get to try them out for free.
We have a SKS Bluemels Stingray 28 inch mudguard set worth £42 to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave us a comment at the bottom of the page and we’ll pick a name next week.
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When it’s as wet as today you fully appreciate a good mudguard !!!
Relic of a bygone what now? 😁
I’ve always been a fan of mudguards – utility over ‘aero’ for the city 🙂
Tour of Britain today and Downing street today no mudguards and few umbrellas, when will they learn.
Any regular commuting bike needs full length mudguards, these ones look great!
Love the touch of lime green colour, on these which would coordinate so well with my bike!
yes please, need a set for the good ladies bike
Fingers crossed for no more wet backsides!
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