Autumn and spring are fabulous times to ride a bike. But the weather is so hard to predict and achieving the right balance of warmth, breathability and weather protection is difficult - you'll often end up too warm or too cold. However, the Beta ROS Jacket makes it easy. Using a mix of lightweight and stretchy fabrics it cuts out most of the wind, remains extremely breathable and should rain strike offers surprisingly good water protection. Facing into the weather, the front panels and upper sleeves use Polartec® NeoShell®. This is windproof, waterproof and breathable, striking the balance you need when the weather changes from good to bad from one moment to the next. Across the back Castelli use their Nano Flex Light woven fabric. This prioritises breathability, keeping you dry and sweat-free when you're pushing hard on the pedals or the day warms up. It is also windproof and splashproof, for all-ride comfort. Castelli tailors the Beta with a race-bred fit, perfect for fast autumn and spring rides and smooth efficiency when tackling rolling terrain. No flapping fabric to sap energy, leaving more watts for the job at hand, riding and training hard. When it comes to features there's nothing unnecessary either. Three rear pockets offer space for nutrition and spares, a reflective panel keeps visibility up during evening training sessions and a full-length front zip makes it quick and easy to control ventilation.
If you’re after a waterproof shell that lets you push on to the next summit and still enjoy the journey even when the conditions are tough, then the Föhn Supercell 3L Waterproof Jacket 2.0 is a welcome outdoor companion. Waterproof, breathable and durable, it’s a jacket built to keep you out there. Waterproof and Protective Made with a fabric with great stats in lab tests, this is a coat that works well out in the wild to keep you comfortable even in harsh conditions. A hydrostatic head of 20,000mm ensures this fabric keeps you dry even in un-predictable conditions, aided by fully taped seams, a YKK Aquaguard zip, and adjustable hood, hem and cuffs to ensure all water stays out. Built-In Breathability Staying dry isn’t worth it if you’re wet on the inside from sweat. With a breathability rating of 20000g/m2/24hrs, this is a jacket that works with you to move moisture and extra heat to the outside surface of the coat. Add to that underarm zips for when the intensity really ramps up and you’ve got a jacket that’s ideal for a wide range of activities, whatever the weather. Fully Featured Lab scores are one thing, but where this jacket from Föhn really excels is out there in the great outdoors. With an active fit that still has room for extra layers underneath, this is the perfect year-round shell jacket. The fabric offers great comfort and performance, while extra features make the difference and set this apart from other outerwear pieces.
The perfect outer layer to pack and slip-on when adventuring in un-predictable weather conditions, the Föhn Waterproof Smock provides lightweight waterproof protection so you remain dry and are ready to explore at all times. Combining two-layer fabric performance that is waterproof and breathable alongside fully taped seams, the smock will keep you dry even if you up the pace. Furthermore, an adjustable hood and hem, wired peak, VISLON® YKK zip with storm flap, elasticated cuffs, and hand warmer pockets, all work well together to keep every ounce of water and the cold out, and you warm. Ensuring effortless ease of movement, this Föhn outdoor smock also comes with a side zip for easy on and off, and is complemented with a front zipped mesh pocket that is ideal for keeping trail essentials within easy reach. Plus, it is finished with embroidered logo detail on the trim.
The perfect outer layer to pack and slip-on when adventuring in un-predictable weather conditions, the Föhn Women's Waterproof Smock provides lightweight waterproof protection so you remain dry and are ready to explore at all times. Combining two-layer fabric performance that is waterproof and breathable alongside fully taped seams, the smock will keep you dry even if you up the pace. Furthermore, an adjustable hood and hem, wired peak, VISLON® YKK zip with storm flap, elasticated cuffs, and hand warmer pockets, all work well together to keep every ounce of water and the cold out, and you warm. Ensuring effortless ease of movement, this Föhn outdoor smock also comes with a side zip for easy on and off, and is complemented with a front zipped mesh pocket that is ideal for keeping trail essentials within easy reach. Plus, it is finished with embroidered logo detail on the trim.
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 Gold Shield Jacket is a streamlined and protective jacket that excels across all the seasons. This is made possible via the use of a Storm Shield fabric called Misurina. This 4-way stretch fabric allows Orro to maintain a fitted, aerodynamic fit, just like a race jersey, ensuring no wasted energy when battling inclement conditions. When the weather turns wet, its 10,000mm water-resistance ensures you can ride far longer before you need to pull on a dedicated rain jacket - perfect for light rain and sudden showers. Orro have chosen to keep the jacket fleece free, apart from the cosy collar. This optimises breathability while allowing you to tailor the insulation to suit your own needs via your base layer choice. And come milder temperatures, the excellent breathability will prevent you from being drenched in sweat as you push hard on the pedals. Under the arms and down the sides of the jacket is a more flexible material for enhanced transpiration and a great fit. On those darker mornings and evenings of winter, reflective details will keep you more visible as you get your training done. Three rear pockets make space for all your cycling essentials and a waterproof centre pocket keeps a phone or other valuables safe and sound.
Built with zoned ventilation, the Terrex Agravic Weave Jacket offers lesser and greater breathability, providing advanced protection from strong winds while allowing heat and moisture to easily escape. The durable water-repellent finish also sheds rain and snow while being fast wicking and drying. Designed with elasticated sleeve cuffs and an adjustable elasticated hood, cold mountain draughts are kept out, retaining your core warmth. With its lightweight and ability to pack into a pocket, the jacket is also totally versatile, easily stowing into a pack as the mountain clouds break and the sun appears. Care Instructions Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not dry clean. Touch up with cool iron. Machine wash cold delicate cycle. Do not use fabric softener. Use mild detergent only. Wash with like colours. Wash with fasteners closed. Do not iron motif
The Föhn Stretch Hybrid Jacket has been designed for the active adventurer. Featuring a combination of insulated panels alongside brushed fleece inserts, it optimises warmth and protection without weighing you down or hindering your movement. The hood, main body and sleeves are insulated with PrimaLoft® Silver synthetic insulation, with 80% at the core and 60% in the hood and sleeves of the jacket. PrimaLoft® Silver is made with 70% recycled material, making it a kinder alternative for the planet, and offers just as much breathability, comfort and packability as traditional down. While the insulation works to keep you warm, side panels and underarm fleece inserts provide stretch to ensure an endless range of motion. Additionally, you can rely on a durable ripstop outer made with 100% recycled nylon, bound hood and cuffs, and an adjustable waist to keep you fully protected from knocks or scrapes and the bitter cold weather. To finish, multiple pockets at the chest and side ensure your trail essentials are within easy reach. Recycled nylon Recycled nylon is made from pre-consumer waste such as processing scraps, fabric cut-offs or hard polyamide waste, chemically recycled back into yarn form. Föhn uses GRS-certified input, with traceability of chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and the use of hazardous chemicals during its production.
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.
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.