Ride a BMW, wear the official gear.
The Trailguard is one of their top-range textile two-piecers. Fitting brochure is mind-bogglingly complicated, I went into Vines of Guildford and got them to measure me up instead.
The suit went straight to Iceland and acquitted itself very well; it’s a bit lumpy at first but soon beds in, the look is stylish and although I haven’t tested its crashing qualities, it’s properly tough.
Excellent use of pockets and storage, padded mobile phone holder, use of leather in inside of knees for extra strength. All the little details have been thought of, and it’s beautifully made.
Cold winds eventually find their way through. Not a sub-zero suit, but a seriously stylish Goretex-equipped adventure outfit.
Price: £610
