Cycling jacket reviews

Can Velocio's lightweight Alpha Air Jacket provide enough insulation and protection for British winter riding?

By Tim Russon Published 22 March 26

Outstanding moisture management, comfort and style in a range of winter temperatures.

By Emma Silversides Published 5 March 26

The 3-layer construction delivers a balance of protection and breathability while the fit allows for layering

By Tim Russon Published 27 February 26

Divisive looks and a change of approach mean this reinvented Gabba looks to tackle a specific area of the market not often addressed

By Andy Turner Published 9 February 26

In the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility

By Andy Turner Published 2 February 26

Can Van Rysel make the jump up to the big league in terms of the performance of their premium-priced jacket?

By Tim Russon Published 23 January 26

A £5 price cut does little to detract from that painfully high cost, but everything about this jacket has got better

By Andy Turner Published 14 January 26

Designed to deliver plenty of breathability during high-intensity rides in cool, dry weather

By Emma Silversides Published 27 December 25

This one came out 'best overall' in our buyers guide round-up and now even the price is great

By James Shrubsall Published 1 December 25

Whether you call it a jacket or a jersey, the Gobik Envy 2.0 performed very well in cool, autumnal conditions and offered protection without compromising performance

By Tim Russon Published 28 November 25

A smart mix of fabrics and placements make for a highly versatile winter jacket

By Andy Turner Published 26 November 25

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Assos employs innovative fabrics and smart materials engineering to deliver competitive cyclists a cold-weather jacket that optimises performance all winter, whatever the conditions.

By Simon Fellows Published 25 November 25

Ideal for faster paced rides in cooler conditions, but lacks weatherproofing while some features are hit and miss

By Andy Turner Published 13 November 25

Performs superbly across a range of temperatures with several highly practical features for cool weather riding

By Andy Turner Published 10 November 25

Effective across a wide range of temperatures with its Ristretto fabric a claimed 12 times more breathable than GoreTex's Windstopper

By Andy Turner Published 5 November 25

Proving that membranes are not always necessary or desirable

By Simon Fellows Published 2 March 25

Rapha’s newest rain jacket is built with reclaimed material and has a nifty trick: it’s stretchy. Does contain PFAS though.

By Tyler Boucher Published 13 February 25

The Pertex fabric provides excellent protection against the elements but the jacket isn't without its flaws

By Andy Turner Published 3 January 25

Designed for gravel and adventure riding, it features a hood and a host of useful pockets in which to stash snacks and kit

By Andy Turner Published 20 December 24

Lightweight, waterproof and with a great fit, there is a lot to like about Castelli's Squall Shell and it is great value too

By Tim Russon Published 18 November 24

Boasting high waterproofness and breathability without the use of PFAS, can the Santini Guard Neos really deliver the ultimate rainwear performance while meeting eco ideals?

By Hannah Bussey Published 14 November 24

The Espresso Air Jacket is the latest entry in Castelli's comprehensive winter jacket range. It offers a stretchy, comfortable fit and balances warmth, wind resistance and breathability.

By Tim Russon Published 13 November 24

Gore-tex Active Technology gives the Castelli Tempesta Lite impressive breathability and weather protection but the price will deter all but the most committed wet-weather riders

By Tim Russon Last updated 13 November 24

An excellent race-fit winter cycling jacket that's only let down by its short body and extreme price

By Andy Turner Published 12 November 24

This waxed cotton one-piece layer covers your hands and thighs while riding

By Anna Marie Abram Published 24 September 24

A good-quality all-purpose jacket that has a couple of cycling features built in

By Simon Smythe Published 30 December 22

Cutting a clean and stylish look during the day, at night the reflective detailing covers the whole jacket

By Andy Turner Last updated 26 November 22