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From dangerous driving conditions to slimy clothes and a frizzy hair-do - nobody enjoys cycling in the rain.

But now intrepid cyclists can keep dry using an umbrella that has been specially designed to clip onto bikes.

A Dutch firm based in Delft has invented a simple clamp that fits a bike's handlebars and holds a windproof umbrella firmly in place to protect a rider from wind and rain.

Easy rider: A Dutch firm based in Delft has invented a simple clamp that fits to a bike's handlebars and holds a windproof umbrella firmly in place to protect a rider from wind and rain (pictured)

The holder can also be used to store the umbrella when the rain stops too.

The umbrella's asymmetric design is said to help it withstand high speed wind gusts of up to 70mph (113kph).

The aerodynamic design directs wind over and around the brolly, which holds its shape and keeps people dry underneath. 

Streamlined: The holder (pictured left) it works with the umbrella which has an asymmetric design said to help it withstand high speed wind gusts of up to 70mph (113kph). The device is pictured in action (right)

Good for gusts: The aerodynamic design of the umbrella (pictured) directs wind over and around the brolly, which holds its shape. It is sold separately to the holder (also pictured)

While its makers, Senz, cautions against riding in high winds, the umbrella design lends itself to coping with the air stream created by cycling.

A spokesperson for the Dutch firm said: 'Ruining your hairdo, ending up with dripping clothes after a quick ride to the shops will be a thing of the past with the Senz umbrella holder.

'The clamp allows you to attach your umbrella on your bike, while keeping both hands on the handle bars and giving a good sight of traffic.

'When it is not raining the holder is easily folded back and the brolly attached to the bike forks.'

The clamp costs €39 (£31) while the umbrellas come in different sizes and are sold separately for €25 (£20) and €50 (£40).

The aerodynamic and wind-resistant umbrella was invented by engineering student Gerwin Hoogendoorn after storms broke three of his standard umbrellas in a week.

A protective shield: While the umbrella and clamp's makers, Senz, cautions against riding in high winds, the umbrella design lends itself to coping with the airstream created by cycling

No more wet clothes for £30: 'The clamp allows you to attach your umbrella on your bike, while keeping both hands on the handle bars and giving a good sight of traffic,' the firm said. The clamp (pictured) costs €39 (£31) and is sold separately to the umbrella