ON TOP OF THE WORLD: CRAIG MURRAY AT NATURAL SELECTION SKI

How to choose: Ski protection Protective equipment plays an essential role in reducing the risk of injury in skiing. While helmets have long been standard, the rest of your body is also exposed to potential impacts from falls, collisions, or obstacles on the mountain. VPD certified back protection helps to absorb impact energy and minimise your risk of injury, allowing you to perform with confidence across all types of terrain and conditions.

No matter where you are in the world or how you experience the cold, the principles of layering your fall/winter cycling apparel remain the same. While many are familiar with how to dress for warmth, there's a science to layering effectively for the conditions – and that includes staying visible as the seasons shift.

It’s been about two months since Ben Hildred, a New Zealand-based mountain biker, finished his quest to climb 1,000,000 feet in 100 days. Now, after taking the time to look back on his physical and mental journey, Ben has put his thoughts into words.

Choosing the right MTB helmet may seem like a daunting task, but in reality, there are a just a small number of principles to follow in order to find a comfortable and safe cycling helmet.

A helmet is vital for your safety, but it’s also a fundamental part of forming the perfect kit. Your helmet choice helps to define you as a cyclist, so it’s always important to choose carefully.

For freeride skier, film visionary, and enduro racer Craig Murray, creativity is at the heart of everything he does. Fresh off his win at the first-ever Natural Selection Ski event in Alaska, Craig reflects on his experience at and approach to the unprecedented event.

We made the new Novus Chamois in the Cadence bib shorts wide so that you can cycle far. Here in the POC Journal, you can learn about the development process and what sets the bibs apart.