Women’s Road & Gravel Cycling Jackets & Vests
Headwinds, descents, pop-up storms—handled. Our women’s cycling jackets and women’s cycling vests balance windproof protection, waterproof performance, and breathability you can actually ride in. Packable when you don’t need them. Essential when you do.
Choose Your Outer Layer
Wind jacket: ultralight barrier for early starts and long descents; vents fast and stashes small.
Vest (gilet): core warmth without bulk—blocks wind up front, dumps heat out back; the one piece that lives in every jersey pocket.
Rain jacket: waterproof, seam‑sealed protection with breathable membranes for tempo efforts—see Women’s Wet Weather for storm shells.
Thermal / softshell: insulated warmth that still breathes; pair with base layers and a mid layer when temps drop.
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.
Outer: top with wind or rain protection; on the coldest days, pair with tights & bib tights and insulated gloves.
Road Speed. Gravel Range.
Road: close, low‑flap fits that stay quiet at speed; stashable shells for summit‑to‑valley swings.
Gravel: tough, quiet fabrics and on‑body storage compatibility for self‑supported miles; weather can change fast off‑tarmac—carry a vest or shell.
Fit & Sizing — Dial It In
Jackets and vests should skim the body so layers work as one; sleeves cover the reach, hems stay put in the drops, and collars seal the chill. Use our Size & Fit Guide to lock your size.
FAQ
Windproof vs. waterproof—what do I need?
Wind shells kill chill and pack small; 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.
How breathable are rain jackets?
The best balance sweat management with storm protection. Pair with a wicking base layer and vent when climbing to stay dry inside and out.
Vest or jacket for shoulder season?
Start with a vest for core warmth and add arm warmers; step up to a wind or rain jacket when temps fall or weather turns.
Shop the System
Complete your kit with jerseys, tights & bib tights, baselayers, and full‑kit rain protection—purpose‑built gear that works so well, it disappears.
