Women's Road Cycling Jackets & Vests

Women's Road Cycling Jackets & Vests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Women’s Road Cycling Jackets & Vests

Headwinds. Long descents. Pop-up storms. Our road-focused women’s cycling jackets and women’s cycling vests balance windproof protection, real ride breathability, and pocket-friendly packability—quiet at speed and ready when the weather turns. PERFORMANCE THAT VANISHES IN MOTION.

Choose Your Outer Layer

Wind jacket: ultralight barrier for early starts and fast drops; vents quickly and stashes small.

Vest (gilet): core warmth without bulk—blocks wind up front, dumps heat out back; the one piece that lives in your pocket.

Rain jacket: waterproof, seam-sealed protection with ride-breathable membranes—see Women’s Wet Weather for storm shells.

Thermal / softshell: insulated warmth that still breathes for cold, dry miles; layer over a base and jersey.

Layer Like a System

Base: start with moisture-moving women’s baselayers matched to effort and climate.

Mid: add a long-sleeve or thermal cycling jersey for steady warmth and storage.

Lower: when it’s cold, pair with tights & bib tights to keep legs firing.

Seal it: finish with gloves and shoe covers.

Quick Temperature Guide

65–75°F: breathable vest for descents and early starts.

50–65°F: wind jacket or vest + arm warmers; vent on climbs.

35–50°F: thermal jersey + windproof shell; consider light tights.

Below 35°F: thermal mid + windproof or waterproof shell; full tights/bib tights, warm socks, and shoe covers.

Wet or windy? Bump up one level and look to Wet Weather.

Road-Fit Details

Close, low-flap fit that stays quiet at speed; sleeves cover the reach; drop tail seals drafts; easy-pull zips for on-the-fly venting. Layer so pieces work as one—no bunch, no bind.

FAQ

Windproof vs. waterproof—what’s right for me?
Wind shells kill chill and pack tiny; waterproof shells add seam-sealed rain protection. If you ride through storms or spray, go waterproof. For cool, dry days, a wind jacket or vest is usually enough.

Are rain jackets actually breathable on hard efforts?
Yes—choose ride-breathable membranes, pair with a wicking base layer, and crack vents on climbs to manage inside/out moisture.

Vest or jacket for shoulder season?
Start with a vest for core warmth; add arm warmers. Step up to a wind or rain jacket when temps drop or weather turns.

How should it fit over a jersey?
Skim the body without flap; cuffs and collar should seal the chill; hem should cover pockets in the drops. Use our Size & Fit Guide to dial it in.

Finish the System

Round out your kit with jerseys, tights, baselayers, and full-kit rain protection—purpose-built gear that works so well, it disappears.