So, I’m off on a trip to the Alps and Pyrenees - I’ve invested in a quality textile jacket and pants combo. But are they waterproof?

Well spoiler alert - they are! But my previous kit had a Gore-Tex Z liner which whilst it kept you dry on the inside, the suit itself wetted out. Which made it heavy, cold and a bugger to dry out.

This suit is Gore-Tex laminated L2 and 3 so I’m hoping it doesn’t do that - like water off a ducks back.

I’ll do a full review on my trip but for now this is just a wet weather test.

WARNING - contains scenes of extremely wet riding which some riders might find distressing!