Madison Keirin women's longsleeve thermal jersey

If you want to feel warm and comfortable on your bike this winter without compromising on appearance, then look no further than the Madison Keirin thermal jersey. Its medium to heavyweight fabric has a super-soft fleecy lining that feels lovely against the skin and does a pretty good job of wicking sweat, unless you're really pushing it (in which case most fabrics will struggle).

The fit is very flattering thanks to its stylish cut and the stretchy Lycra material, and I found the sizing spot on (that's not me in the photos, it's a tighter fit on our model). I particularly like the fact that it's not too short at the front. It comes in two colours: this bright pink 'Very Berry', and black.

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The jersey is ideal to wear with a thin baselayer or vest, and because of its figure-hugging fit you can easily pop a light waterproof over it. The snug collar comes up nice and high for chilly days and the material extends behind the full-length zip in 'storm flap' fashion to prevent draughts getting in. Importantly, the sleeves are plenty long enough when you're stretched out on the bike. It has good length at the back, too, and the silicone gripper on the hem helps keep it in place.

Attention to detail is shown by the well-positioned reflective features – alongside the zip and on the forearms and rear pockets, and just below the neck.

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A minor niggle is that the rear pockets are a little on the small side compared with some jerseys, but you can still fit in the essentials: tube, phone, snacks and a lightweight waterproof. And the zipped pocket is very handy for keeping keys and cash safe.

I do have some reservations about the robustness of the small-toothed plastic zip, although in a couple of months' of use it's held up fine; I do take extra care when inserting the little plastic end piece into the zipper, though. Also, the zip tag is quite short so it's difficult to grab hold of when wearing thick gloves.

All in all, though, this is a great jersey that I'll certainly be wearing a lot this winter. And it's a very competitive price, too.

Verdict

Warmth, style, comfort... this winter jersey has them all covered