Then you should perhaps invest in some care products. Not only will your bike look nice and shiny but it will prolong the life of the drivetrain and make for a more reliable ride. Winter salt will soon corrode headsets and bottom brackets if you leave your bike after riding without rinsing down – 2 mins can save an hour of headset replacing later on in spring.

Pedros cater for all stages of cleaning, the green fizz does the initial work of removing grime and is safe on all materials.

The Pro J degreaser will take care of the drivetrain, keeping this clean and smooth will give a quiet, efficient and quick shifting bike.

The choice of lubes will then finish this off, choose a dry lube for your best ‘summer’ bike and a wet lube for the winter bike.

Bike Lust will buff the frame and other parts up nicely, protecting against UV may seem like a novelty but seeing as you’re recommended to replace helmets every two years due to UV rays damaging the outer shell (amongst other things) your frame must absorb just as many rays, especially as it sits outside the cafe on a hot summers day.

(my excuse for having my bike in that state is the filthy roads and needing an excuse to buy a new winter bike!)