Cycling jacket reviews
Shopping for a new jacket? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Jacket Review: A heavy-duty jacket for deep winter or foul weather
In the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility
By Andy Turner Published
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Van Rysel RCR-R PRO Wind/Rain 4-season road cycling jacket - pro price and pro performance?
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
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'The price is obscene, but this is the best jacket I've ever tested:' The £630 Assos Equipe RS Johdah Ultraz S11
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
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Castelli DO.DI.CI Women's jacket review: filling a gap in Castelli's range, but will it be forever chasing the Gabba's legendary status?
Designed to deliver plenty of breathability during high-intensity rides in cool, dry weather
By Emma Silversides Published
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The top-ranking winter jacket you always wanted but could never afford is now 30% off: Castelli Alpha Doppio prices slashed
This one came out 'best overall' in our buyers guide round-up and now even the price is great
By James Shrubsall Published
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Gobik Envy 2.0 Jacket - Protection for cool conditions
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
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Q36.5 Dottore Termico Light Mediterranea Jacket Review: genuinely the ideal jacket for most UK winter conditions.
A smart mix of fabrics and placements make for a highly versatile winter jacket
By Andy Turner Published
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Cold comfort re-defined for high-intensity winter riding
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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
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Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket S11 Review: a cold-weather fast-paced specialist jacket
Ideal for faster paced rides in cooler conditions, but lacks weatherproofing while some features are hit and miss
By Andy Turner Published
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Sportful Fiandre Shift jacket review: top level tech at a more affordable price
Performs superbly across a range of temperatures with several highly practical features for cool weather riding
By Andy Turner Published
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Castelli Do.Di.Ci jacket review: The perfect changeable weather race pace jersey, save for one thing
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
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Gorewear Spinshift Thermo Jacket review: a warm, super-breathable softshell jacket
Proving that membranes are not always necessary or desirable
By Simon Fellows Published
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Rapha's Excess Men's Pro Team Gore-Tex Rain Jacket is uniquely colourful, pricey, PFAS-restricted in the US and the most comfortable hard shell yet
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
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Le Col Pro Lightweight Rain Jacket review: waterproof, packable but if only it had a two-way zip for venting
The Pertex fabric provides excellent protection against the elements but the jacket isn't without its flaws
By Andy Turner Published
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Le Col ARC Lightweight Rain Jacket review: light, hooded, waterproof and versatile
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
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Castelli Squall Shell review: no excuses for not carrying a waterproof jacket
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
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Santini Guard Neos rain jacket review
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
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Castelli Espresso Air Jacket review: winter warmth and comfort for cold weather training
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
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Castelli Tempesta Lite review: great performance but at a price
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
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Thermal Jacket review: warm and weatherproof but the price is overcooked
An excellent race-fit winter cycling jacket that's only let down by its short body and extreme price
By Andy Turner Published
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Carradice Duxback Rain Poncho review - is a traditional rain cape the ideal jacket for commuters?
This waxed cotton one-piece layer covers your hands and thighs while riding
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Altura Grid Field Jacket review - nice, but better for dog walking than bike riding
A good-quality all-purpose jacket that has a couple of cycling features built in
By Simon Smythe Published
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Castelli Commuter Reflex Jacket review – I couldn't believe just how reflective it is
Cutting a clean and stylish look during the day, at night the reflective detailing covers the whole jacket
By Andy Turner Last updated
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Le Col Pro Jacket II review – a premium product but with the execution to match
Coming in at the upper end of the price bracket, the performance is as good as you would expect
By Andy Turner Published
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Chrome Industries Storm Salute Commute Jacket review - a great jacket but it trades visibility for style
A snug-fitting and trusty layer for the daily commute
By Tom Davidson Published
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Castelli Idro Pro 3 Jacket review – an utterly uncompromising 'hyper-jacket'
A jacket that uses the best materials available to great effect but it is very expensive
By Paul Grele Published
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Assos Equipe RS Rain Jacket Targa review - robust and packable, a winning combination
The Assos Equipe RS is a lightweight, packable and highly breathable waterproof jacket that has stood the test of time
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Rapha Men's Commuter Lightweight Jacket review - great for all but the most ferocious winter warriors
A well made – and highly breathable – showerproof jacket that rolls up small for easy packability
By Paul Grele Last updated
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dhb Aeron Lab Ultralight Waterproof Jacket 2.0 review – more 'light' than 'waterproof'
A competitively priced packable jacket with a great fit and feel - more of a 'just-in-case' get you home jacket than a foul weather mile-muncher
By Paul Grele Last updated
