The aim of a windproof jacket is to protect  you from the cold winter chill which is essential in the cooler months.

Lightweight cycling jackets have minimal features and are designed to be easily packed away. They tend to concentrate on windproofing only and usually don’t insulate, relying on other layers to provide the warmth.

There are some softshells available that will provide insulation and also have wind resistant panels – they are basically a long sleeved jersey and wind proof jacket rolled into one. They are good for riding on colder days and are packable, so offer high versatility as they fit into your jersey pockets.

A good quality cycling jacket is breathable and can be waterproof, windproof or both and, unlike synthetic materials such as nylon, quality materials stop the rain getting in and let the perspiration out. You’ll also want to look out for taped seams, often a weak point in cheaper jackets, that can let water in.

3 cycling jackets that keep the wind out:

NORTHWAVE NORTH WIND JACKET

The Northwave North Wind Jacket is ideal for your Autumn/Winter season, packable to fit into your jersey pocket, with a highly technical membrane that protects you from the wind. The Northwave jacket has highly impressive ventilation and offers great value for money.

PRICE

RRP £49.99

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FEATURES

• Main Fabric: 100% extra light polyester with mesh
• Zip: Reversed zip with garage
• Vent Inserts: Mesh inserts under arms
• Reflex Points: Front and rear reflective printing, rear reflective piping, extra safety left arm printing
• Tech: Internal wind coating
• Packaging: Packable on the rear pocket banana pouch

Theres also a vest version of the Northwave Wind Jacket, which is the best of both worlds, having your arms out to keep cool.

NORTHWAVE NORTH WIND VEST

The Northwave North Wind Vest is ideal for conditions when the wind is blowing – but you still want to keep cool, so by having your arms free this wind protecting vest is the best of both worlds.

With a highly technical membrane, the Northwave Vest is labelled as ‘Windshield Plus’ – it is a pack away gilet and is a great option for when the weather turns. It folds up small enough to fit in your jersey pocket and like many Northwave products; offers exceptional value for money.

PRICE

RRP £39.99

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FEATURES

• 100% extra light polyester with mesh
• Reversed zip with garage
• Mesh inserts on back
• Front and rear reflective printing, rear reflective piping
• Internal wind coating
• Packable on the rear pocket – Banana pouch

RIDE PROTECTOR JACKET

The Ride Protector jacket offers great value for money and is ideal when you hit some rain or wind mid-ride. It fits over your jersey to protect from the wind and is small enough to fit in one of your jersey pockets. The high visibility neon yellow is certainly an attention grabber, ideal for foggy conditions.

PRICE

RRP £99.99

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FEATURES

• Italian designed and hand-made
• Available in neon yellow for higher visibility
• Elasticated waist band for extra protection from wind and rain
• Through-jacket jersey pocket access and vent
• Large reflective logo and strips on back and sides
• Waterproof lining
• Full Zip Material: 100% Polyester
• Wind and showerproof

NORTHWAVE ACQUA PRO RAINSHIELD JACKET

The Northwave Acqua Pro Rainshield Jacket features an internal breathable membrane making this jacket both water and windproof, ideal to defend against the downpours over the colder seasons. Featuring Northwaves Rainshield Hi Plus fabric together with a fully seam taped inner amounts to a truly lightweight and highly foldable protective layer.

PRICE

RRP £99.99

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FEATURES

• Main Fabric: 100% polyester tricot with internal breathable membrane
• Protection Rating: 5000 mm waterproof & windproof
• Zip: Reversed custom zip with camlock puller
• Vent Inserts: Rear panel
• Pockets: Rear pocket
• Reflectivity: Front and rear reflective piping and print, extra safety left arm printing
• Fully seam taped inner
• Ergonomic Sleeves
• Extended rear panel
• Water control elastic cuff