Best winter cycling jackets reviewed 2024: keep warm with these top rated models

To make winter miles more enjoyable, get yourself kitted out in one of the best winter cycling jackets

Male cyclist wearing 6 different winter cycling jackets that he has tested
(Image credit: Future)

When the temperature drops to single digits, even the best arm warmers and jersey combinations won’t cut it anymore, so the best winter cycling jackets offer much greater protection against cold winds and wintery showers.

Offering windproof panels, fleece linings and DWR treatments, one of these jackets will keep you riding in comfort unless the heavens open, at which point you will need to deploy a packable waterproof. As part of a layering system worn over a base layer, these winter jackets are surprisingly versatile and can be used from sub-zero temperatures up to 10°C or 12°C, depending on the specific garment and the amount of effort being made.

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