Hilltrek Ventile Cycling Jacket - £170 (Olive, Red, Beige, Black, Navy) Retro clothing fans hunt down the old ‘Greenspot’ jackets that were once popular with cycle tourists. Now Hilltrek, a British outdoor g...
This 450g waterproof comes with a lifetime guarantee and in black, grey and blue options; it’s a sensibly styled garment for wearing on or off the bike. Considering the price, it’s a little short on features though — there are...
Making gear that looks as good on your bike as off it is – and still performs – is the new Holy Grail for bike clothing manufacturers. The reversible Cosmo Two-way jacket is Gore’s attempt at the challenge. The ‘outs...
It’s weight and compactability that makes this jacket special — at just 200g it feels and stuffs into a pocket like a windcheater, but it’s completely waterproof, with fully-taped seams. It’s also got an adjustable peak...
We’ve been fans of Cyclodelic’s range of women’s clothing since the Hackney-based company launched. One of designer Amy Fleuriot’s flagship pieces is this beautifully-styled cape, designed with comfort and practicality ...
For a modern, flamboyant twist on the most traditional British fabric, look no further than this company. Guy Hills designs some of the most exciting modern tweeds which have deservedly popped up everywhere from the silver screen to the country ...
A generous, non-cycling specific cut means that this versatile jacket is as at home hiking or biking. Constructed from M:Tec 5000 micro rip-stop fabric, it’s waterproof and breathable. Elements are firmly kept out with a stowaway ho...
Made from eVent fabric, the Flyte is fully waterproof and its breathability is claimed to be on a par with Gore-Tex. To ensure the waterproof properties Endura uses sealed seams and waterproof zips. The jacket is purpose designed for cyc...
The sportiest jacket on test offers a ‘tailored’ cut, but one that didn’t feel too snug — arms are the perfect length with nifty asymmetrical cuffs. In black it’s smart enough to wear casually as well as on the bi...
Dare 2 B specialises in ski-wear but they have a sideline in light waterproof clothing. The lightweight Amplitude comes in retro-lime green and has fully taped seams and a rollaway hood. It is made from a waterproof/breathable fabr...
This is Altura’s most popular commuter jacket and it makes no apologies for being a cycling jacket with a cycling-specific cut and bucket loads of reflective features. For those who want a general outdoor jacket for on and off the bike, ...
The Windfoil’s something of a transformer — one minute it’s a full-sleeved jacket, then with a couple of nifty unzips it’s a sleeveless gilet. Either way it’s proved an essential piece of kit in this changea...