Capo Lombardia DWR long-sleeve jersey review

How does the Lombardia stack up against the Gabba goliath?

Cycling Weekly Verdict

A great Gabba alternative. Performs well, but is not quite as refined as rival products.

Reasons to buy
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    Good water resistance

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    Breathable

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    Tail can be tucked away

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    Pockets easily accessed from side

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    Cheaper than equivalent Gabba

Reasons to avoid
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    Limited colour choices

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    Tail rides up

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    Shallow pockets

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    Lack of reflective details

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Il Lombardia, the Race of the Falling Leaves, is the last Monument of the season and signals the end of European race calendar. Capo Lombardia is a fitting name for this jersey, therefore, considering the race often takes place in changeable conditions.

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The Lombardias are designed for easier side access
(Image credit: mike prior)

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Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.