The best cycling jerseys for peak pedaler style
Shop GQ’s pick of the best men's cycling jerseys for temperature regulation, moisture management and a level of chic bicyclist style no office-appropriate commuter gear can replicate
Bringing up winter cycling frostbite should be enough to banish fair weather cyclist's from the chat, shouldn't it? Good, because it's time to discuss the best cycling jerseys for the cruelest season of them all. If you're the type to go for outings on your bike no matter the weather, you should start thinking about some long sleeve jerseys, arm warmers and jackets to cover up from the wind, rain and (god forbid) sleet in.
Unlike the peak summer season, you won't need to think about UV protective material so much as breathable knit merino and Gore-Tex waterproofing. It's a technical world out there, but that thankfully doesn't mean the total abandonment of drip: all of the picks below have been created by brands with both style and substance at their heart, so if you want to channel pink Castelli à la Geraint Thomas even come snow then all power to you.
If you have your helmet sorted, it's time to look at the gym clothes of the bike world and buy some cycling jerseys for the winter. Without further ado…
What are the best cycling jerseys?
Simple, slick and effective, Rapha's winter garment is a classic: a performance-enhancing piece crafted from Gore-tex windstopper jersey. Sustainably-made, flawlessly executed and lifetime guaranteed.
Everything from the diecast zip pulls to the embroidered monogramming of Velobici's pieces have been made in Leicestershire workshops to exacting performance standards and — as you can see — gorgeous designs.
At under £100, you couldn't do much worse than Pearson and its vibrant takes on pro-wear. Available in abstract blue or jaffa orange.
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