The Roeckl logo can often be seen flashing in the finish area of a ski race. The gloves to which it is attached go with mountain biking like ski poles and hard-shell boots. However, the 180-year-old family business also has gloves in its range that are much more compatible with mountain biking in terms of style and handling; and they are made from recycled and recyclable materials, processed with "largely no environmentally harmful treatments and coatings".

In addition to accurate tour planning, it is often the equipment or the accessories you take with you that determine whether a tour is a success or a flop. There are "little helpers in a pinch" or equipment that you don't need often, but which can save the day if necessary. We have tested a few unusual products.

This year, fall came earlier than planned and the question of the right equipment therefore arose earlier than in previous years. Last winter, we tested a few products that will help you get through the colder days.