With Autumn well and truly underway, the once dry and loamy trails are beginning to become lined with leaves, puddles and mud. The most sensible way to ride during the colder months is by making your body temperature a priority. It can be a game changer when the weather isn't the most enticing and can result in having a ride where memories are made rather than deciding against braving the chill in the air in favour of a hot chocolate and a film by the log fire. It takes a little more thought and prep, but with simple layering of good quality clothing you will want to get rolling at any opportunity.

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I have gathered some cosy options for when the Autumn weather creeps up, and there’s a new noticeable nip in the air. The clothing in this edition can easily be used three-quarters of the year with our unpredictable climate. I take a look at what new arrivals Rapha have and bring premium materials and beautiful style, and I share a New England-based brand, Velocio, which isn't shy of a new collection or a collab here and there. They are known for their ‘Flyfree’ bib design for nature breaks. Let’s look at the selection offer for this month’s Femme Tech.

MAAP Team Bib Evo Thermal Cargo Tights

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MAAP has released a collection of new season clothing and accessories to cover all typical Autumn climate changes from thermal clothing, socks, weather-resistant jackets, and a selection of bib tights. The Women's Team Bib Evo Thermal Cargo Tights may come at a heavy price but they may also be the only bib tights you'll need to own for years. It comes in a couple of colours along with standard black.

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The tights feature integrated cargo pockets, and with a soft thermal lining, you will feel cosy when the temperature drops. MAAP’s advanced chamois and a female-specific tailored cut make them ideal for female anatomy when you’re in the saddle for many wintery cold miles.

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Paria Leopard Print Women’s Long Sleeved Aero Jersey

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Leeds-based apparel company, Paria, has a collection designed to liven up your cycling wardrobe. You can choose from an array of lavishly designed jerseys, especially the Leopard Print Women’s Jersey, which will give you bags of animal style on the trails. Thanks to its long sleeves, this jersey is ideal for layering up for those chilly days on the bike, and a slim body-hugging fit allows it to be worn along with an outer weatherproof layer for weather versatility.

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The three pockets offer plenty of storage space for carrying your tools, phone, clothing or nutrition while on the go. Available sizes XXS - XL and will set you back £80, which may seem a little steep, but bear in mind you get to strut about in a fabulous Leopard print and maybe the speed to match.

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Rapha Women’s Thermal Baselayer

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The Women’s Thermal Baselayer by Rapha is an ideal option for premium quality and high-performance technical materials to keep you rolling when the temperature drops. It is designed to offer extra cold weather protection with its turtleneck that can cover your mouth and ears, and the integrated snood has an opening on the back for a ponytail. Its superior thermoregulation capabilities and body temperature control keep you comfortable.

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Available in sizes XXS - XL and will cost £90. The colour shown is the Plum Kitten / Sedona Sage, but there are also two other options in black and navy.

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Velocio add to its off-road ‘trail’ specific clothing for AW24

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Based in New England, Velocio has been on an epic transformative journey since the company first came onto the cycling scene. With various collaborations with artists and campaigns aimed at women and expanding its apparel into other areas of cycling, Velocio has come along way since 2013.

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Perfect for the rain, the brand's Ultralight Trail Hooded Jacket features a large hood to fit over a helmet and is constructed using exceptionally lightweight and versatile fabric, great for year-round outdoor adventures. The Quantum Air fabric technology protects you from the wind and rain, and the stretchy character of the materials allows for a greater level of mobility.

Sizes range from XXS to 3XL, and there are three colours: Moonrock, Charcoal, and Fire Red. The cost is £137, and it is available to order now from the website.

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VeloVixen Padded Cycling Knickers with a Dandelion print

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Based on the outskirts of Oxford and founded in 2012, post-London Olympics, the women’s specific cycling brand VeloVixen has been creating cycling apparel with eye-catching funky designs. For me, the brand's highlight product is the padded knickers. Not only do they look stylish, but they are great for when you need saddle protection without the bulk of cycling shorts. Put them on for those times when the line between casual clothing and cycling merges. They are perfect for commuting or short 10-20-mile rides.

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The padded cycling knickers are focused on comfort, offering a great fit and technical materials, along with a female-specific Italian chamois pad. Sizing ranges from XS - XXL and costs only £42.

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