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Best winter cycling jerseys 2024 — keep warm when the temperature drops

Wrap up warm in the colder months with our roundup of the best winter cycling jerseys

A good winter jersey is one of the staples of your cycling wardrobe. It needs to keep you warm in a variety of conditions while also being breathable enough to keep you sweat-free when you hit a tough hills. That’s not an easy combination to get right, but thankfully there are plenty of impressive options to choose from these days. Here’s what to look for when choosing from the best winter cycling jerseys .

Contents: the best winter cycling jerseys

Before we start, it’s worth pointing out that there’s a fine line between a winter jersey and a winter jacket. In fact, what one brand describes as a jersey would be a jacket in another brand’s range, so it’s also worth checking out our Buyer's Guide to Winter Cycling Jackets for more advice on what to buy.

We're covering pretty much all types of long sleeve jersey here, from lightweight ones for autumn/spring and occasional winter use through to windproof jerseys suitable for when the temperature is well down in single figures centigrade.

The best winter cycling jerseys

Santini Adapt Wool Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey — £109.49

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Santini's Adapt Wool Long Sleeve jersey is a perfect three-season top that can be paired with a jacket on the very coldest days. The use of Polartec's Power Wool with artificial fibres offers an excellent blend of protection and temperature regulation.

Tester Paul writes: “The jersey features a good strong zip and a nice high neckline, so it offers good protection from the wind. When riding down in single temperatures I tend to wear a Buff, but for anything around 10°C this is enough on its own: everything I needed to keep warm was kept warm by just this jersey in combination with a Merino baselayer.

“The Adapt jersey also has a good level of water resistance if you're caught in a shower, especially a light one, though it's not claimed to be waterproof. Its thermal regulation is excellent, so you won't get too cold in passing light rain. For anything longer or heavier, it'll need pairing with a jacket. Overall, the Santini Adapt will do a good job of keeping you warm and comfortable into single-figure temperatures, so long as you don't push it too far in that direction.”

Read our review of the Santini Adapt Wool Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey
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Stolen Goat Men's Orkaan Long Sleeve Jersey — £125.00

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Tester Iwein writes: “Stolen Goat's Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey is designed to keep you comfortable in temperatures between 6 and 16°C. It is wind resistant and water resistant, and its breathability is outstanding. I think it looks great, and for its rrp of £125 you're getting value for money.

“It's not as warm, windproof or waterproof as Stolen Goat’s Climb & Conquer jacket, and nor is it designed to be. It’s a jersey, remember… The C&C is for arctic conditions, whereas the Orkaan comes into its own when it's not quite as cold out (Stolen Goat says 6-16°C) – conditions that can happen at any time of the year in the UK. I've certainly been using it a lot since I've had it in for review. One of the benefits of its 'jersey-ness' perhaps, is that the Orkaan's breathability is outstanding; Stolen Goat really has judged the balance between windproofing and breathability just right. It's better than any softshell I've tried in this respect.

“For autumnal weather – conditions which can occur at any time of year in the UK – the Orkaan Everyday Long Sleeve Jersey is near-perfect. It's reasonably waterproof, windproof and impressively breathable, and it looks great. It's obviously carefully designed and as a result it's a real pleasure to wear. I think that's an awful lot for your money.“

Read our review of the Stolen Goat Men's Orkaan Long Sleeve Jersey
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Sportful Bodyfit Pro Women’s Thermal Jersey — £58.00 (L only)

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Sportful's BodyFit Pro Women's Thermal Jersey delivers on both comfort and performance in cool conditions. It's classically styled, with a pro fit, and will likely appeal to competitive riders and those who want to enjoy kit that the professionals don during training. Sportful says this jersey has been developed with input from World Tour riders, and it's certainly a race-fit garment and offers top-end performance, albeit in very specific conditions.

Tester Emma writes: “The combination of protection on the forward facing panels and breathability elsewhere works well. I've used the jersey with a very thin baselayer and not once noticed any moisture build-up or retention on the fabrics. I found this setup perfect in temperatures hovering around 10 degrees; approaching 15°C and you might need to lose the baselayer (or go with a vest), while below about 8°C you'll likely want to start adding more layers. As it's such a snug fit, you can get another jersey over the top easily, or a jacket for bitter days or in the rain – in line with the 1/5 rating on Sportful's website, it's not at all rainproof.

“Overall, I'd say this Sportful jersey is worth considering if your riding is consistently performance focused, or you like riding in race-orientated gear – though it does come at a rather premium price.”

Read our review of the Sportful Bodyfit Pro Women’s Thermal Jersey
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Rapha Explore Long Sleeve Pullover — £120.00

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The Rapha Explore Long Sleeve Pullover is a very comfortable and versatile garment. It is great for chilly temperatures, with a relaxed fit that makes it good for more casual rides or even use off the bike. It is available in two colours, and both are dark with little in the way of reflective elements. Rapha doesn't call this a jersey or a jacket, and one key element is that there are no rear pockets – just the tiny sleeve pocket. The lack of pockets along with the style and fit suggest this is a garment aimed mostly at gravel and adventure riding, where the emphasis is more on comfort than speed and things tend to be carried on the bike rather than the rider.

Tester Matt writes: “I used the pullover in a range of temperatures, from zero degrees up to over 10, and found it generally good for keeping me warm, especially when used with other layers such as a windproof baselayer for colder days and windproof gilet if it was changeable. Without a windproof layer under or on top, it was chilly on faster descents where the lack of windproofing on the chest became a factor. It feels very breathable and I think would easily cope with higher temperatures as spring gets going. When riding at a higher pace up climbs I never felt that I was getting too hot or sticky, including on the shoulders and sleeves where the windproof panels are, although this isn't really an area that produces much body heat.

“If you want a high-quality, relaxed-fit pullover then Rapha has really got the brief spot on here. On its own or as a mid-layer it is very comfortable, although the sleeves were a little long for my liking; otherwise, it's a great option for more casual rides and adventures.”

Read our review of the Rapha Explore Long Sleeve Pullover
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Chapeau Men's Long Sleeved Etape Merino Jersey — £129.99

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The Etape LS Merino jersey is a great quality, comfortable three-season top that is very versatile. The majority of the jersey is made from Australian Extrafine Merino Sportwool which feels very soft against the skin, with no scratchiness or anything. It is unbelievably warm for a jersey that is so thin and its lack of bulk makes it ideal for layering, as you can wear it comfortably beneath a close-fitting waterproof or windproof jacket.

Read our review of the Chapeau Men's Long Sleeved Etape Merino Jersey

Gore C5 Thermo Jersey — £119

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The Gore C5 Thermo Jersey is perfect for those dry, cold rides. It manages to maximise warmth without unnecessary bulk, and performs excellently both on its own or with other layers. The quality, pockets and breathability are all top notch.

Gore advertises the C5 Thermo jersey as being for 5-15°C temperatures, which in the UK – let's be honest – is most of the year. Over the last month and a bit of autumn/winter weather, it's become tester Steve's go-to jersey on any dry ride due to its excellent temperature regulation and versatility.

The brushed fleece lining might be thin, but it's more than comfortable enough without a base layer, and can indeed be worn in temperatures up to about 15 degrees. On chillier days a long-sleeve base layer easily slips underneath, and it's happy with a jacket over the top.

Read our review of the Gore C5 Thermo Jersey
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Vulpine Men’s Alpine Merino Blend LS Jersey — £130

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The Vulpine Men's Alpine Merino Blend Long Sleeve Jersey is comfortable and classic-looking, and the fairly light weight means you'll get plenty of use out of it during the spring, autumn, and even summer evenings.

Rather than being pure Merino wool, this one is 80% Merino and 20% polyester. Your instinct might say that this is a downgrade, but the synthetic fibre adds a little durability and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference in terms of feel. This is still soft (the diameter of the follicle is 18.5 micron; superfine) – it doesn't itch your arms when worn over a sleeveless baselayer, for instance – and lightweight at 180gsm.

Read our review of the Vulpine Men’s Alpine Merino Blend LS Jersey

Lusso 50 Shades Thermal Jacket — £69.99

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The British brand's tongue-in-cheek attempt to sex up this winter garment by naming it after the infamous erotic novels is unnecessary: the Lusso 50 Shades (now just called the Grey) stands up on its own thanks to some good fabric choices, a stylish look and a well judged fit.

Lusso is clearly aiming to spank its competitors with the 50 Shades jacket, and it certainly has the look and the performance to put it in a dominant position. [That's enough BDSM gags – Ed.]

It is in reality more of a thermal jersey than a jacket. It's not water- or wind-resistant but instead it's lightweight and close fitting enough to be worn under a hardshell in winter and works equally well as an outer layer over a baselayer for shoulder-season riding.

Read our review of the Lusso 50 Shades Thermal Jacket

Altura Icon Long Sleeve Jersey — £59.99 - £70.00

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The Altura Icon Long Sleeve Jersey is a warm, comfortable and very effective top or mid-layer for cool to cold rides, with a style and build that belies its price. It breathes and wicks well, and bar a lack of windproofing and the odd straggly stitch, really has no negatives.

This is the kind of top that makes you think jerseys must be simple things to get right – clothes makers have had a while to practise now, let's face it – even as plenty of other brands get it wrong. Whatever, the Icon makes it feel simple by just being really right without fuss.

Read our review of the Altura Icon Long Sleeve Jersey
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dhb Aeron Equinox Thermal Jersey — £75.00 - £85.00

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Considering how thin and lightweight it is, the dhb Aeron Equinox Thermal Jersey does a very impressive job of keeping you warm and its lack of bulk means it's great for layering when autumn gives way to winter. It's also great quality and decent value too.

Tester Stu found that "with the temperature nudging 8°C outside I really wasn't sure how I was going to stay warm with just the dhb jersey and a long sleeve lightweight baselayer on. The fabric is really lightweight and although dhb claims a working temperature range of 6°C to 16°C, I wasn't convinced.

"However, the first couple of miles were chilly, as it should be when you first start out, but once I'd got the blood pumping, the temperature of the dhb was absolutely spot on."

Read our review of the dhb Aeron Equinox Thermal Jersey

Sportful BodyFit Pro Thermal Jersey — £95.00

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The classically styled Sportful BodyFit Pro Thermal Jersey may look simple, but with the inclusion of plenty of technical fabrics it delivers on both comfort and performance. It's very well made too, which goes a long way to justifying the asking price.

Sportful's BodyFit range is designed for performance riders, those who want close-fitting apparel with a great cut when on the bike, no flapping fabric or creases around the joints. And that is exactly what you get here with the Pro Thermal jersey.

Read our review of the Sportful BodyFit Pro Thermal Jersey

Triban Long-Sleeved Merino Wool Bike Touring Jersey — £64.99

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The Triban Long-Sleeved Merino Wool Bike Touring Jersey from French sports giant Decathlon represents incredible value for money, harnessing all the qualities of the famous fine sheepswool and looking chic both on and off the bike.

Packing for a multi-day cycle tour focuses the mind like nothing else. The knowledge that you have to lug everything with you up all the hills forces you to think very carefully about every single item. Do you really need that pair of pants or can you 'go commando' in the evening? Should you wear flip-flops? Saw the handle off your toothbrush?

A single, reliable, super-versatile jersey that with some canny layering can be worn every day in all conditions takes out a lot of cycling kit-related guesswork. One that can all do that and double up as a pub jumper is priceless. The Triban merino jersey is one of those.

Read our review of the Triban Long-Sleeved Merino Wool Bike Touring Jersey

Triban RC 100 Long Sleeved Jersey — £24.99

Triban RC100 long sleeved jersey

Decathlon continues its theme of offering quality products at great prices with this Triban RC 100 Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey. Under 20 quid gets you a warm, well-cut top that is pretty good in the breathability stakes too.

This jersey is currently £17.99 on the Decathlon website, and for what you are getting it is pretty remarkable. Made from a blend of 90% polyester and 10% elastane, the fabric has a soft but robust feel to it, and it's warm too.

Riding early in the morning before the sun is up, the Triban has done a sterling job of keeping my torso warm when the temperature's hanging around the mid to high single figures, with just a lightweight baselayer underneath.

Read our review of the Triban RC 100 Long Sleeved Jersey

Morvelo Thermoactive long sleeve jersey — £95

2021 Morvelo men's Tres Thermoactive jersey

Morvelo’s Thermoactive jersey is a warm long sleeve autumn to spring jersey that will become part of your essential cycling wardrobe very quickly. On its own, with a base layer, under a windproof or a waterproof or with a gilet it’s a hugely versatile jersey which will work hard to keep you warm.

In many ways, it’s just a classic cold-weather jersey with its stretchy soft fleece lining and a high collar which immediately feels snug when you put it on. However, it is Morvelo’s attention to the fit that has made it so practical. The sleeves and cuffs are close fitting to prevent excess material flap, increase warmth and to help you wear it under other shell garments. The material is an undisclosed Italian fabric which is sewn into a multi-panelled construction that copes extremely well with moving heat away from your body and keeping you warm however you wear it.

There's a big range of colours and patterns too.

Read our review of the Morvelo Thermoactive long sleeve jersey
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Liv Race Day Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey — £64.99 (XS & S only)

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The Liv Race Day Thermal Long Sleeve Women's Jersey is a stylish, functional top that doesn't cost an absolute fortune. It will keep you warm enough without a baselayer on cool days, and its low bulk means it fits well under a jacket too.

The Race Day jersey doesn't boast any windproof properties, but don't let this put you off. It does an excellent job of protecting you against the cold without causing you to overheat. Even when working hard I never noticed moisture building up inside the jersey. Janine had a similar experience with the Flara Jersey; the Transtextura fabric just seems to be able to handle the moisture really well.

Read our review of the Liv Race Day Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey
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Liv Flara Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey — £47.99 (sizes S &  30 | £79.99 (other sizes)

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The Liv Flara Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey feels every bit as cosy as Liv claims. The ThermTextura tech delivers warmth and impressive moisture wicking. It's a snugger than expected fit, yet the cut is generous where it counts – lower back, neck and cuffs. The pockets are a bit small and fiddly, but for performance-meets-versatility that'll help you transition through the seasons, it's a great bit of kit at a decent price.

We were impressed to find the jersey stayed dry on the inside after a sweaty and hilly ride when tested without a baselayer. But something we found particularly notable was the inner fabric's ability not only to let moisture out, but not let it in either. While this jersey is not wet weather protective (nor does it claim to be), when it does get a little wet on the outside, the inner remains remarkably dry. Rapha's Souplesse jersey, by comparison, almost immediately felt damp on the inside when it got wet. But these jerseys aren't designed for rain, so in the case of the Flara it's more an added benefit.

Read our review of the Liv Flara Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey
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dhb Blok Long Sleeve Jersey — £60.00

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Wiggle own brand dhb has an extensive line of strikingly-styled winter cycling jerseys, including this Blok women's jersey in fleece-backed fabric. Our Steph really liked the now-discontinued Superstar print when she reviewed it. It's warm, well-cut and looks good. There's a men's version too.

Read our review of the dhb Women's Blok Long Sleeve Jersey

Ground Effect Popsicle Jersey — ~£100

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A long-sleeved Merino-based top with windproof properties, the Popsicle is designed as a spring and autumn jersey, keeping out the worst of the wind, while still having the breathability and temperature management properties of Merino wool. It’s essentially two tops in one, with ultra breathable Merino based sleeves, sides and full back, but a windproof fleecy panel across the front, where the wind does its worst. There’s a deep chest zip to help with ventilation. Ground Effect's Baked Alaska is the men's equivalent.

Read our review of the Ground Effect Popsicle jersey

Castelli Perfetto RoS — £199.99

Castelli Perfetto RoS

This is the long-sleeved version of the mighty Castelli Gabba, the ground-breaking short-sleeved Windstopper jersey that ushered in a wet-weather clothing revolution a few years back. The idea of the Gabba and Perfetto is that they provide adequate protection against the cold and wet if you're working hard, but aren't as bulky as a waterproof jacket. They're also more breathable, so you get less of the boil-in-the-bag feel.

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Parentini Mossa 3 — from ~£130

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The Parentini Mossa is a race-fit waterproof and windproof jersey that copes well with the rapidly changing and impossible-to-predict British winter conditions.

The Mossa is actually fully waterproof, not just water resistant. This is achieved with the Windtex Membrane fabric, which comprises two layers sandwiching a membrane, plus a hydrophobic treatment providing water repellency. Water simply beads off the fabric and even on a ride of 2-3 hours in steady rain, the Mossa copes admirably.

Read our review of the Parentini Mossa

Things to know about winter cycling jerseys

Fabrics

Long sleeve jerseys are available in many different fabrics, most of them synthetic.

At one end of the spectrum, you get jerseys that are made from similar fabrics to summer jerseys, just with long sleeves. These are usually lightweight polyester and they don’t offer masses of insulation, so they’re suitable for autumn and spring conditions.

Ale Maglia Long sleeved Jersey - waist

Roubaix brush-backed polyesters come in a variety of different thicknesses to provide more warmth. These fabrics breathe well – they let plenty of sweat escape outwards to stop you getting wet and uncomfortable when you work hard – but they’re not windproof.

Many manufacturers use different fabrics for different panels to provide you with more weather protection in the most exposed areas at the front.

Merino wool

Many people love Merino wool as a winter cycling jersey fabric because it provides warmth, wicks sweat outwards from your base layer, and it is antibacterial so doesn’t easily start to smell as you exercise. Fans also love the feel of this natural fibre.

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Most manufacturers that use Merino in their jerseys blend it with synthetic fabrics to tailor the performance, maintain shape, and improve toughness and durability.

Rapha, for example, use a lot of Sportwool in their range, a mix of Merino wool and polyester.

Rapha Winter jersey - rear pocket

A downside to Merino is that it can get heavy when wet from sweat or rain.

Windproofing

Windproof fabrics are designed to stop the cold air from getting in and that’s particularly important when the temperature is very low and when you’re moving fast on the bike, increasing the level of apparent wind.

When you climb up a long hill you’re likely to ride fairly slowly and get sweaty. Then, when you go over the top of the climb and start to descend, you’ll speed up. The combination of the dampness you’ve built up on the climb and the faster speed means you can get cold very quickly.

Castelli Aero Rain Lite LS Jersey - detail

Windproof fabrics reduce the effect of the airflow so you’re not robbed of your body heat, allowing you to stay warmer for longer.

Some windproof fabrics are more breathable than others but none is as breathable as most ordinary, non-windproof fabrics. This means that moisture can build up inside if you’re not careful, and that can lead to you getting cold and uncomfortable over time.

Many manufacturers make winter cycling jerseys with windproof panels at the front – the area that’s most exposed to the wind as you ride – with more breathable fabrics around the back. This is a tried and tested formula in cycling. You effectively get a jersey with a gilet built in.

Manufacturers will often make the top/front panels of the arms windproof too, with the underside of the arms made from more breathable materials. Some people prefer this kind of design, especially for colder conditions.

Windproof fabrics typically add enough water resistance to stop road spray and fog soaking through, although you’ll need the protection of a waterproof jacket if it starts to rain.

You’ll occasionally see tops made completely from windproof fabrics described as jerseys, but we’d say that these are usually better thought of as jackets.

Fit

Whatever type of riding you do, you want a winter cycling jersey that sits reasonably close to your body so that it doesn’t flap as you ride. Apart from being inefficient and annoying, a loose fit can lead to your body heat getting wafted out rather than staying inside and keeping you comfortable.

Ale Maglia Long sleeved Jersey - riding

Stretchy fabrics are useful because they give you the option of fitting an extra layer underneath as well as your normal base layer on colder days, although very stretchy fabrics around the back can be bad news if they allow the pockets to sag when fully loaded.

Rapha Winter jersey

Whereas some summer jerseys have quite a low collar, you want a tall, close-fitting collar on a winter jersey to stop the cold air getting in around your neck. You can always drop the zip down a bit if you feel too warm.

Look for a body that’s long enough to keep your lower back fully covered while you’re stretched out on the bike, or a dropped tail to do a similar job.

Polaris Niteride Long Sleeve Jersey - back

Sleeves need to be long enough to fit over or inside the cuffs of your gloves to avoid cold wrists. Occasionally you'll get thumb loops to avoid the possibility of any leaks.

Features

Front zips

Nearly every winter cycle jersey comes with a full-length front zip. As well as allowing you to get the jersey on and off easily, this allows you to regulate the airflow and temperature inside. This is particularly important if you have windproof panels at the front of your jersey. Look for a large zip pull that’s easy to grab with gloved fingers when you’re on the fly.

Zip baffle

Rapha Long Sleeve Pro Team Jersey - collar open

A baffle behind the zip stops cold air getting through.

Chin guard

Embers Merino Shadow LS jersey - zip

Known as a zip garage in clothing designer jargon, a chin guard is usually a simple fold of fabric over the top of the zip to stop it scratching your neck. Some jerseys have a similar arrangement at the bottom of the zip to prevent damage to your bib tights/shorts.

Zipped vents

Rapha Winter Jersey - vent

Although zipped vents are more commonly found on jackets, you’ll occasionally find them on jerseys to add airflow to windproof front panels. You unzip them when you’re riding hard and sweating, zip them up again when you need more warmth.

Waist gripper

Most winter cycling jerseys have some form of elasticated waist in order to get a close fit, and there’s often a silicone rubber gripper inside to prevent it from riding up as you pedal. You’ll occasionally find a drawcord instead, or nothing at all, in which case you’ll need to make sure that the fit is close enough to avoid draughts.

Reflectives

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Reflectives are useful if you’re riding in dark or dull conditions and other road users are using lights. Some reflectives look subtle grey in daylight but shine out brightly as soon as they’re caught by headlights.

Pockets

Ale Maglia Long sleeved Jersey - pocket

Most winter jerseys come with three pockets in the lower back although an increasing number now have a zipped compartment back there for securing your valuables: keys, smartphone and cash. You might want to carry quite a bit with you on winter rides, including a waterproof jacket, so make sure the pockets are big enough for your needs and that they’re built strongly.

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NZ Vegan Rider | 3 years ago
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Nothing about COLOUR in features ;-(

 

Buy black or grey if you want to give drivers an excuse for not seeing you!!

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mdavidford replied to NZ Vegan Rider | 3 years ago
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Couldn't read this comment - something to do with the colour of the text.

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Chris Hayes | 3 years ago
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Clear blue skies and -3'C today.  None of this stuff will help.  You guys obviously have a different appreciation of what constitutes winter.  

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The_Bedford_Cyclist | 3 years ago
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Love the Gore Thermo Jersey. Ideal for any ride pretty much all year round. 

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MattieKempy | 3 years ago
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Stolen Goat Orkaan in it's various long- and short-sleeved guises. Not cheap, but very, very good.

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Sniffer replied to MattieKempy | 3 years ago
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Off topic, but I like the Orkaan bobshorts too. Bought a second pair.

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NZ Vegan Rider | 3 years ago
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Nothing about COLOUR ;-(

 

Buy black or grey if you want to give drivers an excuse for not seeing you!!

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David9694 replied to NZ Vegan Rider | 3 years ago
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NZ Vegan Rider wrote:

Nothing about COLOUR ;-(

Buy black, fluorescent or grey if you want to give drivers an excuse for not seeing you!!

TIFTFY

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mdavidford replied to NZ Vegan Rider | 3 years ago
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Couldn't read this comment - something to do with the colour of the text.

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cdamian | 4 years ago
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Could someone explain to me what a thermo jersey without wind stopper is for?

At least for road cycling where you are always in some kind of wind due to riding fast.

I bought one a while ago, because it was a bit cold and who doesn't like new kit.

Now I am just using it for mountain biking, which is a lot slower or on the trainer when the room is freezing cold.

Or is everyone combining it with a gilet or other jacket?

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Secret_squirrel replied to cdamian | 4 years ago
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cdamian wrote:

Could someone explain to me what a thermo jersey without wind stopper is for?

 

Isn't it just a mislabeled baselayer 

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matthewn5 replied to cdamian | 2 years ago
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I have one like that which is perfect for those days when the morning is chilly and you want fleecy insulation when you're first out, but where you enjoy the slight draught through as the day warms up and you warm up. I use a Windstopper jersey on the very cold days where you want to block out the wind all day.

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Luv2ride | 4 years ago
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Thumbs up for the Kalf Club softshell jersey.   On sale at Evans currently and I find it more breathable than a Gabba or Perfetto.  Love the colour too.

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Paul7189 | 5 years ago
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Road.cc: The Galibier Mistral is one of the best winter cycling jerseys you can get. Especially considering the price.

 

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Road.cc: 13 best winter jerseys.... nothing from Galibier...

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risoto | 5 years ago
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Merino is very nice but doesn't last as long. It easily gets holes in the fabric. I've had a few base layers lasting a couple of years only which makes them even more expensive.

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hawkinspeter replied to risoto | 5 years ago
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risoto wrote:

Merino is very nice but doesn't last as long. It easily gets holes in the fabric. I've had a few base layers lasting a couple of years only which makes them even more expensive.

Maybe it varies with manufacturer, but I've been using the same merino base layer long sleeve top for the last 5 winters and it doesn't show any signs of wear. I'm always careful about washing it, though - hand-wash cycle on the washing machine and let it drip dry.

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A_Moses replied to risoto | 5 years ago
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risoto wrote:

Merino is very nice but doesn't last as long. It easily gets holes in the fabric. I've had a few base layers lasting a couple of years only which makes them even more expensive.

You might have moths. My first Icebreaker looked like a fishing net after only a year, but since I started using Rentokil's stuff in the drawers I've not had any problems.

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Dingaling replied to risoto | 3 years ago
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I bought my first two Smartwool NTS long sleeve 100% merino wool shirts in 2008 (in the meantime I have 8) and I still use the original ones, now nearly 13 years old. They have been worn a great deal and are thinner and faded so this may be their last year. Some people say wool is sensitive to washing and drying but the Smartwool stuff has gone through the washing machine and dryer together with all the other kit on extended tours and never been the worse for it.

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Freddy56 | 5 years ago
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Just think this should include the Galibier Mistral jacket and a list of why the rest arn't as good and those that come close to the performance are twice the price.

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Simontuck | 6 years ago
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If you want to spend some money and have something similar to a Gabba, which isn't a Gabba, or a Perfetto.....

RH+ do the Shark jersey, but not sure where you'd get one from in the UK

Ekoi have the Elegance jersey and they sell direct from their website.

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BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago
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I bagged a showers pass skyline (softshell water resistant windproof) for £43. It's an XL and fits me anigly at a reasonably athletic 46" chest.
Thought about getting a gabba LS but various measurements given by sellers left me not knowing if the xxl was too big or the xl too small. Even though it's being reviewed as an excellent garment even a little used/mint one is approx £65-£80 IF you can find one in the bigger sizes. The Skylne is deffo going to be my go to jacket during the winter as it'll cover most of the bases and I can get my helly hansen base layer plus a long sleeve top under it for extreme cold conditions.

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BarryBianchi | 6 years ago
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What the hell's going on - a clothing/equipment article that doesn't even break the £200 barrier?

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Dr. Ko | 6 years ago
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If money (and silly name) is no matter of concern, I'm very happy with the Assos IJ Habu 5, I did review a while ago.

On the other hand if money is too tight to mention check out Decathlon sometimes they have their lower ranges (300/500) on sale and one can get a long sleeve for a fiver.

A real classic are Santini long sleeve jerseys, I usually get them from Prendas Ciclismo at around 60-70 quid or less if they are last years design and on sale.

A hot tip - if you're small is theSantini  Aqua Zero Jersey on sale as a long sleeve at 40 quid.laugh BE WARNED they are bloody small in fit! Currently the largest available is "L" most likely to be fine for a small maybe medium customer.

 

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Alder | 6 years ago
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Sorry, Goldfever4. From the tone of your post it appears that you might be in charge of style and content for posts BTL here. If you could give me a link to your full set of rules I'll be sure never to offend again.

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Goldfever4 replied to Alder | 6 years ago
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Sorry, Alder. I don't, even if I wished I did so I could control some of the pointless insults and sarcasm that plague this forum.

I just don't see why there had to be a childish post to the detriment of a small business that makes clothing to fundamentally the same upper size limit as other comparatively enormous businesses whose clothing is featured on the same list.

When said post is entirely and pointlessly unclear it makes me wonder what your intentions are.

 

Alder wrote:

Sorry, Goldfever4. From the tone of your post it appears that you might be in charge of style and content for posts BTL here. If you could give me a link to your full set of rules I'll be sure never to offend again.

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Alder | 6 years ago
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Howies only make children's clothes.

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Goldfever4 replied to Alder | 6 years ago
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What??

Alder wrote:

Howies only make children's clothes.

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Alder replied to Goldfever4 | 6 years ago
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Goldfever4 wrote:

What??

Alder wrote:

Howies only make children's clothes.

Howies don't make anything larger than 43" chest for men.

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Goldfever4 replied to Alder | 6 years ago
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Well now that's slightly more constructive.

Also shows the complete pointless exaggeration the first time.

A quick check shows that Castelli only go to 45" and DHB to 44" so why are you shitting on the little guy?

Not to mention Castelli sizing is optimistic while Howies is generous.

Alder wrote:

Howies don't make anything larger than 43" chest for men.

Goldfever4 wrote:

What??

Alder wrote:

Howies only make children's clothes.

 

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Kendalred replied to Alder | 6 years ago
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Alder wrote:

Howies only make children's clothes.

I don't know what you mean!

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