With winter firmly set in and limited daylight hours left, we are now forced to ride in the dark – which lets admit is a great thing indeed!

The Exposure Diablo light is designed for helmet use (using a bike light on your helmet is good because wherever your head moves, so does the light beam). The Diablo is just 110g and 110mm long – it’s compact size makes it a superb and versatile little light for both helmet and handlebar use.

It pushes out 900 lumens and on maximum burn lasts for around an hour and 15 minutes. If you need more battery life, then you can strap on an additional battery pack, and these cost £40.

The light beam is good for a small light, it seems to spot a little, but as most people will use this as an additional light, the spot beam works well at creating a shadow so you can see the trail more clearly.

If you turn the light down onto it’s lowest setting, it should last you for around 3 hours – so would make a good commuting light.

Available to buy from CHAIN REACTION CYCLES for £179.99

Available to buy from WIGGLE for £180

Alpine Bikes currently have a large sale on bikes and bits online. Some of the highlights of the sale include the Genesis Core 2.0 which is now down to £599 from £700!

WEB LINK:

• www.alpinebikes.com

Lee Quarry in West Yorkshire has just got a new trail linking the popular Lee Quarry with Cragg Quarry.

The trail is now open and ready for budding riders. There is a 2kn pump line, and with a new group being formed to look after the sites, then the future looks great for all Yorkshire Mountain Bikers!

WEB LINK:

• Pennine Mountain Bike Action

During the winter the Mountain Hardwear Open 5 Series is open for business, with events running from November to April.

Open Adventure are the organisers, and they know a thing or two about putting on top events. You can enter the Open 5 Series either as a team or as an individual.

Winter 2010/11 Events:

• Forest of Bowland – November 7th
• North York Moors – December 5th
• Northern Dales – Febrary 6th
• Peak District – March 6th
• Lake District – April 3rd

WEB LINK:

• www.openadventure.com/open5/

The Brompton Leather A Bag includes the frame, a clip-on shoulder strap and a handy rain cover. It is compatible with all Brompton models.

Available to buy from EVANS CYCLES for £335

The Brompton Standard Rail Saddle is a genuine Brompton replacement part. Designed for the standard rail design, this saddle does not include the pentaclip.

Available to buy from EVANS CYCLES for £23

The Brompton Ortlieb O Bag comes with the frame and strap, ready to fit straight on to your beloved commuting steed.

Available to buy from EVANS CYCLES for £160

The Brompton S Bag Flap Jack is a genuine Brompton cover for the S Bag, which cleverly attaches using Velcro. With a cool Union Jack design that incorporates Brompton images, this cover is finished with a reflective trim to give you added visibility on the commute home.

Available to buy from EVANS CYCLES for £49.99

The Brompton S Bag Flap Fire Hose is a genuine Brompton replacement part. This exciting cover for the S Bag, which attaches using Velcro, is made from salvaged, decommissioned fire hoses. Not only are these recycled covers saving the environment but the material is waterproof and offers long term durability. And they look amazing too.

Available to buy from EVANS CYCLES for £59.99

The Brompton Schwalbe Kojak Tyre featuring reflective trim for enhanced visibility at night. Size 32-349.

Available to buy from EVANS CYCLES for £27.25