Gore Daily Jersey Men’s

The Gore Daily Jersey lives up to its name, being a good option for a day-to-day cycling top. It's made from a lightweight fabric that wicks and breathes well, with deep pockets for your ride essentials, plus a zipped pocket for extra security. Just bear in mind that it does have a very close fit, so you might need to go up a size compared with your usual.

The jersey is made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and is comfortable against the skin, with good moisture wicking and breathability.

It covers a good range of temperatures – I used it on a number of warm days without overheating, cycling in untypically English weather of between 24 and 27°C. I also commute regularly through a long underground and quite chilly tunnel of around 17 or 18°C. The Gore Daily kept me well regulated in the heat and warm enough in the tunnel, suggesting it'll continue to be useful as autumn approaches. You'll probably need a baselayer when temperatures start to fall.

I'm 6ft 2in and tested a large, but could probably have done with an XL. The large is actually a good length on my arms and back – even though I have a longer than average torso for my height – and the gripper, sleeves and dropped tail ensure that it stays in position, but it is just a little on the tight side. Our contact at Gore actually said the large would better suit someone who's usually a medium – so something to bear in mind if ordering online.

Deep, well-designed pockets ensure that your smartphone will remain secure, and there's plenty of room for everything you need for a lengthy ride. The rear zip pocket is perfect for keys and a card, and isn't something you always find on a jersey at this price point.

If you ride at night, the reflective details are highly effective and a good safety addition – though I was also surprised by how well I stood out on the road in the pink option with black detailing: drivers certainly noticed me at junctions and gave me suitable passing space.

If pink isn't you, the jersey is available in a range of other colours including the blue shown here in these photos, plus white, green and 'sand'.

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Following the manufacturer's instructions, the jersey washes well and dries very quickly, and is standing up well to a month or so's use.

Value

At £79.99, the Gore Daily is on a par with similar jerseys such as Endura's Virtual Texture that Stu tested earlier in the summer, which is a couple of quid less but doesn't have a valuables pocket (but does have a fourth 'side' pocket), and the excellent Stolen Goat Tappa Bodyline at £75.

You can certainly spend more for jerseys with similar features, such as the Shutt Velo Rapide Stockholm and Assos Mille GT Jersey C2 Drop Head, which cost £99 and £110 respectively.

Conclusion

With quick-drying fabric and well-considered details coupled with a striking design, the Gore Daily is indeed a good choice for daily wear.

Verdict

Good performance in warm weather, with plenty of features including a security pocket, but check the sizing