The Santini Pure Dye Wind Jacket is thicker than your average windproof, and has decent water-resistant too. Essentially the Gore-Tex membrane and associated fabric is made lighter, thinner, softer, stretchier, more pliable, more breathable, yet still totally windproof. Innovative in its design, this outer layer provides the perfect blend of low weight, protection from the rain and wind, and breathability, thanks to the Gore-Tex Infinium™ Soft Lined construction.

GORE-TEX INFINIUM products offer flexibility, functionality and style for those who prioritise versatile comfort and performance over complete waterproofing. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The jacket was never overwhelmed by my body heat in warmer conditions or cut through by wind and cold at the other extreme. The transparent material on the outside with WINDSTOPPER lining provides a striking look and a flowing feel and makes an additional midlayer superfluous. Alpha comp pant: wore in waist deep wet grass for a grip and the water never made it through, far as I can tell it's gore 3L cnit.Sam: The result in my testing is the highest performance in terms of breathability combined with wind resistance, most comfortable high output activities (run and nordic ski in our case but also likely cycling outer layers) fabric I have ever tested. If you commute by bike, it's worth having a windproof in your backpack/pannier at all times, so it's there if you need it. Kate delved into the cycling world when racing triathlon at university, where she studied English Literature and French. While quite a stout investment for a tight, I think it is a worthy one if you want a very light high performance tight. The Galibier Gino Pro Wind is one of the best breathable windbreaker cycling jackets we've reviewed, and even better, it won’t break the bank.

There’s no pockets, but two long side zips allow easy one-handed access to rear jersey pockets and can double as vents when conditions start to warm up. My only gripes are that the fit should be a touch more generous over the front and the front zipper pull a bit beefier to make it easier to find and tug with gloves as the chest pocket’s is.

Despite this, the high stretch means you can still fit thin layers underneath if needed for colder rides, though where it excels most is blustery summer days. Fit is very important when it comes to cycling jackets, especially if you're using it for focussed training rides and not just commuting.