Castelli Special Collection As we look forward to cooler temperatures and less predictable weather, it's time to delve into the Castelli special collection of winter cycling kit. With a focus on performance and style, these pieces give you warmth and comfort alongside exclusive designs that stand out amongst the rest. Motivation Booster Motivation to ride can be hard to muster when the weather is bitterly cold and windy. However, the Hollywood Windstopper Cycling Jacket ensures you'll have an extra impetus to get out and ride. Thanks to the GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® X-Fast cold winds are kept out and the heat you generate is retained inside. Cosiness is guaranteed. However, when the time comes to inject some extra effort, maybe a tough climb or stiff headwind, the excellent breathability prevents you from being drenched in sweat. INFINIUM™ is also lightly water-resistant, letting you ride through drizzle and light rain showers without having to immediately reach for your hardshell rain jacket. Streamlined Cycling The stretch fit and anatomical form-cut of the Hollywood jacket ensure a smooth fit when you're cycling. This saves your precious energy for those last few miles of a winter base-building ride (and hopefully lets you avoid the dreaded bonk). Talking of energy, the three rear pockets let you load up with nutrition for your training hours on the saddle as well as making space for your rain jacket should storm clouds burst. The high collar provides a snug fit for maximum protection from the elements. When you're facing a day of cycling in colder temperatures and the bite of windchill, the cosy Hollywood Windstopper Cycling Jacket provides a boost to your motivation to get out and ride. And with its alluring print, it's an attention grabber on a dull winter's day too.
The Aria Shell Jacket is all about bringing the classic windproof jacket right up to date. This high-performance windproof outer layer now matches the rest of your highly functional cycling kit. Gone are the oversize fit and flappy, poor breathing fabrics. In their place are an ultralight windproof woven microfiber front and mesh side panels. These work in harmony to keep out cold winds but offer extremely good breathability too. No cold air can slip inside and yet any sweat you build-up can escape, the result being a perfect temperature when riding. The fit is a revelation compared to jackets of old too. The stretch panels to the sides and back of the sleeves give it a second-skin fit more akin to a race jersey. Less fabric to catch the wind. Less drag. More efficient cycling. A win all-round. In cool to mild conditions, you can keep it on all ride, but if the day warms up it's easily folded up to stuff in your jersey pocket. This is definitely not your old-style wind jacket.
Less than ideal weather shouldn't you stop you from getting out on the trails. The All Mountain MTB Cycling Rain Jacket is a lightweight layer of wind and rain protection. The RAIN.RDY 2.5 layer protection keeps out the rain for longer and prevents cold winds from stealing away body heat. Elastic cuffs and a drop-tail hem provide a seal against the elements and the hood is ready for when the weather turns particularly nasty.
Don't let the elements you stop you from getting out on the trails. The All Mountain MTB Cycling Rain Jacket is a lightweight layer of wind and rain protection. The RAIN.RDY 2.5 layer protection keeps out the rain for longer and prevents cold winds from stealing away body heat. Elastic cuffs and a drop-tail hem provide a seal against the elements and the hood is ready for when the weather turns particularly nasty.
When you're on your mountain bike you'll constantly be gaining and losing altitude, exposed to windblown hilltops and the thrills of fast descents to the valley floor. And with it face frequent changes in the weather and riding conditions. But thanks to the windproof Women's Wind Jacket you've always got an extra layer of protection to pull on. Five Ten have made the jacket in WIND.RDY material with wind-resistant technology that defies the chilling effects of windchill and low-hanging clouds filled with drizzle. It's a super-light fabric too, making it easy to roll up and stash away - in fact, it packs up neatly into its own chest pocket. The elasticated hood slips under mountain bike helmets too, adding an extra level of protection when needed. The Women's Wind Jacket is made for a life lived off-road, with abrasion-resistant panels across the shoulders, hood and lower back. Any pulls, snags and brushes with trailside trees and bushes are no problem. Zipped chest and back pockets make space for small items - ideal for stowing away keys or a lift pass ticket.
If you’ve got some fast winter training to get done, it’s then the C5 Infinium Thermo Jacket comes into its own. In order to keep you both warm and sweat-free when cycling, Gore uses their exceptionally breathable and windproof Gore-Tex® Infinium technology. Bitter cold winds can’t get in, maintaining warmth, and yet as you put the power down, the high degree of breathability allows an easy escape route for sweat, preventing the discomfort of chills from cold sweat. Water-resistance also means light rain and short sharp showers are easily dealt with. And inside, the full fleece interior feels great against the skin and further enhances insulation against the cold. Hard training means plenty of energy expenditure but the C5 Infinium sits snugly to the body, ensuring you’re not wasting energy in battling a loose-fitting garment as you push hard on the pedals. The cycling-specific cut extends to the dropped tail, providing extra coverage when you’re in a riding position. A high collar keeps cold breezes off the chest and elastic wrist covers give a smooth seal against the elements. Reflective logos and panels make this jacket perfect for those determined to keep road cycling even on cold, dark winter days.
In the cooler air of spring and autumn, the front of the Assos TRAIL Spring/Fall Men's Jacket protects your body and shoulders with an all-new, ultra-soft material called RX TECH Melange. Brushed on the inside, it provides just the right level of insulation to keep you warm as you swoop and roll down free-flowing singletrack. Featuring the same textile technology as the Assos TRAIL jerseys, the light and flexible back-panel material adds breathability and pulls moisture away from the layers below. Inside, the sleeves feature a lightly brushed RX fabric for a touch of extra insulation. They also feature abrasion-resistant dyneRope - fifteen times stronger than steel, this fibre is blended with a black polyethene and is strategically placed to protect exposed areas. It covers the elbows for added protection against scratching, pulling and abrasion from trailside obstacles. The double-slider zip helps you regulate your ventilation from top or bottom and, the inside pocket is the perfect place for keys and other valuables. Assos' trailFit keeps the cut slim and trim so you're not slowed down but it still offers the stretch and flexibility you need to hit berms, kickers and rocky, rooty sections with unhindered freedom of movement and brimming with confidence.
With plunging temperatures and the threat of rain, sleet or even snow, the Total Comfort Cycling Jacket gets you out on the bike and enjoying building up your fitness. It does this firstly via a Polartec® NeoShell® outer. This fabric gives you excellent protection when storm clouds burst and shields you from cold winds too. Then there’s the Alpha® Direct lining. This soft fleecy material provides outstanding insulation from the cold, and yet weighs very little and adds minimal bulk. Once you’re outside and applying more pressure to the pedals, you’ll find the high level of breathability maintains a drier and more comfortable feel on the bike. It’s ideal for rides of varying intensities. And should you feel the need to increase ventilation, the full-length zipper lets you control temperature regulation with ease. Rear drop pockets, plus a zippered side pocket, provides space for all your essentials. A DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment on the tail adds extra protection from road spray kicked up from your back wheel. Sportful temperature guide Sportful now split the temperature range of their garments into two zones. Each zone signifies a different temperature range depending on whether you’re riding at a slower, steadier pace or more intense, faster pace. This means, for example, a jacket can be rated down to 0 degrees C if your cycling effort is at a harder and more intense pace where body heat is quickly built-up. However, the same jacket will be better suited to slightly warmer temperatures, say 5 degrees C, when your efforts are slower and steadier where you’re simply not generating as much body heat.
With 40 years of innovation under its belt, the Ronhill Tech Fortify Jacket might just be the ideal running jacket to take on the unpredictable nature of winter weather. Finding the perfect balance between breathability and protection, this jacket provides complete protection from the wind and even the most torrential downpours, keeping you dry and the wind at bay when it counts while offering excellent breathability to ensure you stay cool and comfortable and never overheat. Providing a great fit, this premium jacket has an incredibly lightweight construction, offering amazing protection without adding any extra weight or bulk. A fully adjustable hood with stiffened peak offers a custom fit that adapts to your head for enhanced coverage and giving you a clear view without letting the rain come in. Finally, a secure pocket gives an excellent storage solution for any winter essentials such as gloves for those cold hands, while an internal fob pocket with hook works to keep your keys safe. Finished with reflective trim for increased visibility when training in adverse conditions and low light.
Rain and muddy trails certainly won't keep you from enjoying your mountain biking. And when storm clouds do burst, you'll be glad you pulled on the Hydromatic Jacket. A 2.5-layer laminate provides reliable waterproof protection, rated to 10,000mm. And with fully taped seams, there's nowhere for the water to seep inside. While rain is kept out, excellent breathability allows sweat to escape too. This keeps you feeling drier and more comfortable during harder pedalling efforts. When it comes to riding wet and muddy trails, you need to move quickly and easily, and here the stretch woven fabric and tailored fit of the Hydromatic jacket keeps you mobile. When you're flying along trails, you can also regulate temperature using the two-way front zipper, while back venting allows for increased airflow too. Practical features include waterproof zippers for the pockets and reflective logos that make you easier to spot when daylight fades to darkness.
Constructed with rain-busting Hydroshell® fabric that is both breathable and waterproof, the Berghaus Women's Deluge Pro Waterproof Jacket allows you to head out in the lashing rain with the knowledge you can still stay dry. An adjustable hood and cuffs also allow you to shield yourself from blustery showers and wind, while two zip pockets provide plenty of space to keep essentials close at hand. Finished with a signature logo at the chest for optimum style appeal.
The Jack Wolfskin Women's Routeburn Pro Hybrid Jacket is ideal for days when you need to stay warm yet still want to get out and about and move. Featuring a Texashield Ecosphere Pro membrane, it is water-repellent, windproof, and breathable, while the synthetic PrimaLoft insulation keeps your core warm. For optimised movement, contrasting stretch fleece is used on the arms and back for full freedom. Additionally, a fixed hood and high neck help to keep every ounce of cold at bay, and small items can easily be stowed in the two hand pockets.