{"id":19669,"date":"2016-10-21T08:05:33","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T15:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=19669"},"modified":"2021-09-08T10:36:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:36:33","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post is a <strong>complete guide to how to choose the best cycling jacket<\/strong>. A good waterproof cycling jacket is key to enjoying cycling in the rain. A high quality cycling jacket may cost you quite a lot of money, so take the time to research them before you buy. There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket &#8211; and this post covers all of them!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19673\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"waterproof-cycling-jacket1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket &#8211; and this post covers all of them!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19673 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg\" alt=\"There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket - and this post covers all of them!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"waterproof-cycling-jacket1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket &#8211; and this post covers all of them!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19673 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket - and this post covers all of them!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket &#8211; and this post covers all of them! Photo credit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/baudman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cory on Flickr Commons<\/a>. I have cropped the image.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What Kind of Fabric is the Best for a Waterproof Cycling Jacket?<\/h3>\n<p>The fabric is the most important aspect to think about when looking for a waterproof cycling jacket. Bear in mind that it is easy to make a waterproof fabric \u2013 for example, a trash bag is waterproof. However, you would not want to wear a trash bag! Quite apart from the fact that it would not look good and would not have sleeves \u2013 it also <strong>does not BREATHE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>A Good Cycling Jacket should be Breathable AND Waterproof<\/h3>\n<p>The aspect that great waterproof cycling jackets get right is this: <strong>they stop the rain from coming IN, while letting the water vapor produced by your sweat get OUT<\/strong>. This means they are breathable AND waterproof. This is pretty sophisticated technology, if you think about it, because rain and sweat are almost the same thing \u2013 variations of water (H<sub>2<\/sub>O). Fabric manufacturers do this by putting <strong>tiny pores<\/strong> in the fabric. Water vapor can pass out of them, because water vapor molecules are not bound together, so individual tiny molecules can pass through the tiny pores. However, water molecules are bound together and therefore bigger, and cannot get in.<\/p>\n<h3>Gore-Tex Technology for Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>The W. L. Gore Corporation pioneered breathable AND waterproof technology for outdoor clothing in 1978, when they invented their laminate technology. They called their revolutionary new fabric <strong>Gore-Tex<\/strong>. Since then, a lot of other brands have arrived on the market, such as eVent, Polartec and many others. But Gore-Tex is like Hoover \u2013 Gore-Tex is so associated with the brand that many people refer to the entire breathable and waterproof category as Gore-Tex. Gore-Tex still makes great products , but they are no longer the only company that makes great breathable and waterproof clothing.<\/p>\n<p>GORE-TEX\u00ae fabrics are nylon and polyester face fabric, laminated with a GORE-TEX\u00ae membrane. They come in a range of grades, including GORE-TEX\u00ae Pro, GORE-TEX\u00ae Active, and regular GORE-TEX\u00ae. Active Shell is a newer Gore-Tex membrane, designed to be very breathable, waterproof, windproof, and lightweight. The company also offers soft shell fabric and a super light fabric called Paclite\u00ae. Their Paclite jacket is the best lightweight waterproof cycling jacket I have ever tried, but it is not very breathable. It has largely been replaced now by one of Gore-Tex\u2019s newest offerings, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00I6CFCXY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00I6CFCXY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=XBIV5AOOCYV6YTYZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gore Bike Wear Oxygen 2.0 Jacket<\/a><\/strong>. This is made of <strong>Active Shell<\/strong> fabric and is more breathable than the Paclite.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00I6CFCXY\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"db4537501dafc9693398eca0d287ec4e\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fun fact: Gore-Tex fabrics have over 1.4 billion micro-pores per square centimeter!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Types of Waterproof Fabrics<\/h3>\n<p>There is a range of waterproof fabrics, with a range of levels of waterproofness. Most of them have two or three layers. For example, the top-of-the-line Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket has three layers of premium eVent rip-stop fabric for ultimate waterproofness and durability.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00D67IU5G\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"f4b9b1a1b159bc06d80eea2fe0c0909d\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\nNote that there is also an excellent women\u2019s version of the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ezOvw4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket<\/a><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B073HRGJ12\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"45f2878de1eea989a582c42a5d4bf03e\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Outer layer<\/strong>: This layer is called the \u201cface fabric\u201d \u2013 and is usually nylon or polyester. This outer layer is not waterproof, but it is usually treated with a durable water repellant (DWR) to bead water. This is a great thing to see on your sleeves as you are riding \u2013 rain falls on you, but then it beads together into big lumps, which do not penetrate the fabric. You can even brush the lumps off. Note that over time DWR layers start to wear off, but can be rejuvenated by simply running them through your washing machine. If it wears off completely, you can even spray on a fresh layer of DWR. For example, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0019GOLO0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0019GOLO0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=KZKWDS44UU3L2NMN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nikwax TX Direct Waterproofing<\/strong><\/a>.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0019GOLO0\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7922cfffd26a34d43a6da33c2c4e5971\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Middle layer<\/strong>: A coated or laminated membrane \u2013 which is usually Teflon or Polyurethane. This is where the magic happens: this membrane can breathe, but at the same time is waterproof, thanks to microscopic holes. So it keeps the rain in and lets your sweat out!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inner layer<\/strong>: Some fabrics also have a tri-coat mesh bonded to the inner surface. This mesh helps to remove the moisture, so that the jacket is much less likely to cling to your arms.<\/p>\n<p>These are the layers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16195\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00I6CFCXY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00I6CFCXY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=XBIV5AOOCYV6YTYZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16195\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=16195\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?fit=400%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,405\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"waterproof cycling jackets &#8211; 3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A really waterproof cycling jackets has three layers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A really waterproof cycling jackets has three layers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?fit=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?fit=400%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16195 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg\" alt=\"A really waterproof cycling jackets has three layers\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16195\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=16195\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?fit=400%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,405\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"waterproof cycling jackets &#8211; 3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A really waterproof cycling jackets has three layers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A really waterproof cycling jackets has three layers&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?fit=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?fit=400%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16195 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?resize=400%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A really waterproof cycling jackets has three layers\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?resize=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1 296w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?resize=148%2C150&amp;ssl=1 148w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?resize=250%2C253&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/waterproof-cycling-jackets-3-LAYER-CONSTRUCTION.jpg?resize=320%2C324&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A really good waterproof cycling jacket has three layers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most cycling jackets use a variety of combinations of the above layers. From all this, you can start to appreciate why good waterproof cycling jackets are not cheap!<\/p>\n<h3>Degrees of Waterproofness in Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>Read the product description carefully when buying a waterproof cycling jacket. The manufacturer should tell you how waterproof it is. Basically, there are three levels:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waterproof<\/strong>: made from a waterproof fabric and has taped seams (you can also turn the jacket inside out to check that the seams are taped over)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water resistant<\/strong>: suitable only for light, short showers, as it is not made from a waterproof fabric and does not have taped seams<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water repellent<\/strong>: has been given a hydrophobic treatment to reduce the amount of water the fabric will absorb<\/p>\n<p>Note: All of our top-rated best waterproof cycling jackets in this post are <strong>waterproof<\/strong> (and windproof).<\/p>\n<h3>Neck of your Waterproof Cycling Jacket<\/h3>\n<p>Always look for a cycling jacket with a <strong>high neck<\/strong>! There are many major blood vessels in your neck, and exposing these to cold and rain will chill you rapidly.<\/p>\n<h3>Dropped tails on Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>Cycling is unique among sports in that cyclists will often be crouched way forward, especially when riding road bikes with drop handlebars. The problem with that is that if you are wearing a regular length jacket, your lower back and butt will be exposed to the rain. Cycling jackets compensate for this by having dropped tails \u2013 they are longer at the back, so that they are always covering you adequately.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19755\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2duavGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19755\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=19755\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?fit=750%2C867&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,867\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cyclists need a dropped tail on their cycling jackets, to keep their rear ends dry. That&#8217;s the most important difference between cycling jackets and other waterproof jackets&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?fit=260%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?fit=750%2C867&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19755 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg\" alt=\"Cyclists need a dropped tail on their cycling jackets, to keep their rear ends dry. That's the most important difference between cycling jackets and other waterproof jackets. This is a Showers Pass Refuge cycling jacket with a dropped tail that can be clipped up when not in use\" width=\"750\" height=\"867\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19755\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=19755\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?fit=750%2C867&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,867\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cyclists need a dropped tail on their cycling jackets, to keep their rear ends dry. That&#8217;s the most important difference between cycling jackets and other waterproof jackets&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?fit=260%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?fit=750%2C867&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19755 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?resize=750%2C867&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cyclists need a dropped tail on their cycling jackets, to keep their rear ends dry. That's the most important difference between cycling jackets and other waterproof jackets. This is a Showers Pass Refuge cycling jacket with a dropped tail that can be clipped up when not in use\" width=\"750\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?resize=260%2C300&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?resize=130%2C150&amp;ssl=1 130w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?resize=250%2C289&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cycling-jacket-showing-back-flap-detail1.jpg?resize=320%2C370&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cyclists need a dropped tail on their cycling jackets, to keep their rear ends dry. That&#8217;s the most important difference between cycling jackets and other waterproof jackets. This is a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2duavGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showers Pass Refuge cycling jacket<\/a> with a dropped tail that can be clipped up when not in use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These can occasionally be a problem \u2013 I have had the tail of my cycling jacket snag under my saddle, almost causing me to fall when I attempted to stop. Some manufacturers get around this by having a stowable drop tail. This is a good compromise \u2013 you get to have the dropped tail only when you actually need it.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from that, a draw cord around the bottom will enable you to pull it nice and snug, so that it cannot snag under your saddle.<\/p>\n<h3>Long Sleeves and Cuffs on Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>If you are stretched out on your bike, your sleeves could easily ride up and expose your wrists. This could make you very cold very quickly. To compensate for this, most cycling jackets have extra-long sleeves. Of course, you don\u2019t want the sleeves covering your fingers, so look for a jacket that has elasticated or adjustable openings at the end of the sleeves. Personally I like Velcro cuffs the best, as they are quick and easy to adjust. You want to be able to cinch them over your gloves, so that no part of your skin is exposed, and no icy wind is leaking in.<\/p>\n<p>Check this feature on the jacket you plan to buy, because if this aspect is tricky or time-consuming, you are going to be irritated every time you put your jacket on or take it off.<\/p>\n<h3>Zip quality of Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>Look for a jacket with a high quality zip, and preferably also a large zip tag. Struggling to find your zip tag with gloves on, while cycling, can be extremely annoying. As with other kinds of jackets, high quality zips tend to come with the more pricey, good quality jackets. I once bought a regular (non-cycling) jacket at a \u201cbargain\u201d price, and I do still wear it \u2013 but every time I am standing in the bitter cold, bent over and battling to get the zip to engage, I curse myself for not having spent the extra money for decent quality. Won&#8217;t ever do that again!<\/p>\n<p>Also, some jackets offer windproof zips, and others offer waterproof zips. Obviously, a waterproof zip will keep more water out.<\/p>\n<h3>Extra Ventilation for Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>There is one thing that is certain on a bike \u2013 you will be warmer 10 minutes after you start cycling than when you start! So you might start off feeling very comfortable, and then feel unbearably hot once you have been riding for a while. Some jackets offer additional ventilation options to let more heat escape. Most common are zips that you can open under the armpits or on the sleeve.<\/p>\n<p>The under-the-arm-pits zips are surprisingly effective, so I really like waterproof cycling jackets that have these. Of course, you are going to pay more for options like this.<\/p>\n<h3>Insulation of Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>Waterproof jackets tend to focus on keeping water out, rather than keeping you warm. They can be quite lightweight, like the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00XPTJ8R4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00XPTJ8R4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=DIUAQVW2GWUJLF4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showers Pass Pro Tech ST<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00XPTJ8R4\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"51ce02b4807744683c7ac3e7ce661963\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you don\u2019t get much rain during the winter where you live, but it does get bitterly cold, then you should focus on a jacket that is designed for maximum insulation, rather than complete waterproofness. These are now being manufactured with pockets of padded insulation, much like ski jackets.<\/p>\n<p>There are jackets that are very warm and also completely waterproof and breathable. However, they are hugely expensive. This post is focused on jackets that are designed for maximum waterproofness. These are waterproof cycling jackets that can be stowed in your pannier all year around, ready to be put on over your cycling jersey if you are suddenly caught in a downpour. Ideally it should be breathable, so you do not get too hot when wearing it in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can have a heavier weight but still reasonably waterproof cycling jacket for the winter, and a totally waterproof and windproof, super light shell that you carry around during the summer. That\u2019s the way I do it \u2013 I find it impossible to use the same jacket all year around, as the temperature change is too great. But if you live in an area where seasonal variation is not too great, you might get away with one jacket that is designed for year-round use, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cvnHuC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gore Bike Wear Power Gore-Tex Active Jacket<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00B35PT84\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"0afb4ce7d7f1e0c808aa54584b15ec11\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\nThis post is focused on jackets that are <strong>waterproof<\/strong>, yet reasonably light and packable. If you are using one of them in extremely cold conditions, you have the option of putting very warm layers underneath, of course. Ideally you should have three layers \u2013 a wicking layer (such as <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Ot0yrd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">merino wool<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RwHEn0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Under Armour<\/a>) next to your skin, a warm layer (such as a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ZIhwtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fleece cycling jersey<\/a>) over that, and then your totally waterproof cycling jacket over top. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-dress-for-winter-cycling\/\">Read more about layering for warm winter cycling here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"avejoecyc0e-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00KXA8D2Y\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"d563793bd5212453f32e57b5cb0adc89\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Related Content: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-dress-for-winter-cycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Dress for Winter Cycling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Sizing and Fit of Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>Because you are likely to have at least one and possibly two layers underneath your waterproof cycling jacket, it is a good idea to go for a more relaxed fit. Of course, most cycling clothes tend to be quite form fitting, but cycling jackets sometimes come with a more relaxed fit. The product description usually gives a good idea of what to expect. For example, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00B14BY0E\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00B14BY0E&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=HRMGSHPWTPTEKRK5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Castelli Confronto jacket<\/a><\/strong> is clearly aimed at a more form-fitting, slim cut for fast cycling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00B14BVB6&amp;asins=B00B14BVB6&amp;linkId=8cc71b80f5717e3800b1cc547bdc6ad4&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Do you Need a Women Specific Cycling Jacket?<\/h3>\n<p>Good question! According to Maggie (<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/category\/mrs-average-joe-cyclist\/\">Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist<\/a>), most women do just as well with the men&#8217;s version. However, if you are especially curvy and like a snugly form-fitting jacket, then you might want to opt for a women-specific jacket. For example, a very form-fitting jacket is the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFAGLl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Castelli Confronto<\/a>. This jacket also comes in a really good-looking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00JLA4Z9C\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00JLA4Z9C&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=3S7YCPS3L42ZNKX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">women-specific design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00JLA4Z9C&amp;asins=B00JLA4Z9C&amp;linkId=2374f8947ae6d9557712a4faea0a8e5d&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Another option, if you like a looser fit, is the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dH65x0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showers Pass Women&#8217;s Cycling Jacket<\/a>. Below, Maggie models it. It is her favorite cycling jacket, and she says it has one of the best women-specific fits she has tried. Showers Pass is highly regarded for offering quality that is just as high as Gore Bikewear, but not as pricey. Maggie posted a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/showers-pass-womens-cycling-jacket-review\/\">review of her Showers Pass jacket here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19613\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e6SrFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=19613\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?fit=350%2C581&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"350,581\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maggie-in-showers-pass-jacket-with-transparent-background-35011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s favorite cycling jacket is her Showers Pass Club Pro, which is bright yellow and has many reflective accents&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?fit=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?fit=350%2C581&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19613 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie models her Showers Pass waterproof cycling jacket\" width=\"350\" height=\"581\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=19613\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?fit=350%2C581&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"350,581\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maggie-in-showers-pass-jacket-with-transparent-background-35011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s favorite cycling jacket is her Showers Pass Club Pro, which is bright yellow and has many reflective accents&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?fit=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?fit=350%2C581&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19613 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?resize=350%2C581&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maggie models her Showers Pass waterproof cycling jacket\" width=\"350\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?resize=181%2C300&amp;ssl=1 181w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?resize=90%2C150&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?resize=217%2C360&amp;ssl=1 217w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Maggie-in-Showers-Pass-Jacket-with-transparent-background-35011.jpg?resize=277%2C460&amp;ssl=1 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Maggie models her Showers Pass waterproof cycling jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0041OG0HI&amp;asins=B0041OG0HI&amp;linkId=0e33c65570c3f5d41a6def75deafd4ab&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Color of Waterproof Cycling Jackets<\/h3>\n<p>Your jacket will always be your outermost layer, so it is a good safety feature if it is a <strong>bright color<\/strong>, and even better when it has some reflective elements. You are going to be wearing it in the rain, when visibility is reduced for you and other road users, so it only makes sense to be easily visible, rather than wearing a black jacket. Bear in mind that you can sometimes get a good deal on a cycling jacket by buying an odd color that is not selling well (<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2elD7nA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bright pink<\/a> for example), or a size that is not selling (such as XXL &#8211; which is sometimes a lot smaller than you might think).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00RHAOFO8&amp;asins=B00RHAOFO8&amp;linkId=c9bd14677e72cc53428c9acf9d126b29&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There you have it &#8211; <strong>everything you need to know about how to buy a really great waterproof cycling jacket<\/strong>. Make your choice based on the climate where you live, and your cycling needs. If you are lucky, you may be able to get away with just one jacket &#8211; possibly the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cvnHuC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gore Bike Wear Power Gore-Tex Active Jacket<\/a>. More likely, you will need a warmer jacket, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ebhJ3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gore Bike Wear Men\u2019s Fusion<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ejSfSj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Castelli Confronto<\/a>, combined with something super light, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2eF5Ne6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gore Bike Wear Men\u2019s Oxygen 2.0<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2etl6r4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showers Pass Pro Tech<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Every one of these jackets will keep you dry, last for years, and help you to enjoy your cycling!<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-43\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-43 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Check Out Our Most Popular Posts!<\/h3><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-25127\" style=\"max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-25127 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Top posts AJC\" data-width=\"750\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_25127\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_25127\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42801 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:36:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3-views-of-Garmin-Edge-540-vs-840-3-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42801 msDefaultImage\" title=\"3 views of Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 (3)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The New Garmin Edge 840 vs. 540: What's the Difference, and Which is Better?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45253 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 21:00:38\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1050-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Garmin-Edge-1040-vs-1050-on-handlebars-copy.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040 on handlebars\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45253 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 1040 vs 1050 on handlebars copy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 1050 vs 1040 - What's the Difference, and Which One is Better?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-43285 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-11-25 14:17:30\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PH-man-road-bike-forest-road.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"When you&#039;re enjoying a fast bike ride in a beautiful setting, having an easy-to-use bike computer really does enhance the experience, Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 540\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-43285 msDefaultImage\" title=\"PH man road bike forest road\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040 - Complete Comparison with Chart Showing Differences and Similarities<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42800 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:32:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/shokz-openrun-pro-vs-shokz-openrun\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-wearing-Shokz-OpenRun-Mini-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"review of Shokz OpenRun Mini headphones\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42800 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie wearing Shokz OpenRun Mini headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Shokz OpenRun vs. OpenRun Pro Bluetooth Bone Conduction Headphones: What's the Difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-43108 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-11-12 08:44:18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wahoo-tickr-heart-rate-monitor-review\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wahoo-TICKR-post-head.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor \u2013 Our Review\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-43108 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Wahoo TICKR post head\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor \u2013 Best Budget Heart Rate Monitor?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-43107 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-11-12 08:42:38\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/can-average-cyclists-do-zwift-workouts\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joe-on-Zwift-bike-12-oct-2023-with-105-proof-copy-1-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"I fell in love with Zwifting instantly. In seemingly no time, I had completed my first 100 miles, and was totally hooked\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-43107 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Joe on Zwift bike 12 oct 2023 with 105 proof copy (1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Can Average Cyclists Do Zwift Workouts?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42685 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-13 20:58:32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-840-vs-830\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Garmin-Edge-830-840-and-830-solar-post-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42685 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 830 840 and 830 solar post header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 840 vs. 830: What's the Difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42798 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:28:50\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Erectile-Dysfunction-01-smaller-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"The root of the problem is that when you cycle, you spend a lot of time with all your body weight bearing down on a small but sensitive part of your anatomy\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42798 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Erectile Dysfunction 01 smaller\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42684 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-13 20:56:47\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-530\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/540-Bike-computer-near-sea.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Garmin Edge 540 vs 530 - What&#039;s the difference?\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42684 msDefaultImage\" title=\"540 Bike computer near sea\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 540 vs 530 - What's the difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42794 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:23:28\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-of-the-mojawa-run-plus-bone-conduction-headphones\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Post-header-Joe-floating-in-pool-with-Mojawa-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"What better way to relax your body after a bike ride than getting into the water!\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42794 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe floating in pool with Mojawa headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Review of the Mojawa Dual Function Headphones: Bluetooth Open Ear for Cycling, and MP3 for Swimming<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-41082 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2022-12-01 11:35:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1030-plus-vs-1040\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Post-header-1040-vs-1030-Plus1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"They look the same - but there are quite a lot of differences!. Garmin edge 1030 plus vs 1040 bike computers\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-41082 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header 1040 vs 1030 Plus(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 1040 vs 1030 Plus: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-35727 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-09-13 16:39:34\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-garmin-edge-bike-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/slide-all-garmin-edge-bike-computers-compared1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"All Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-35727 msDefaultImage\" title=\"slide all garmin edge bike computers compared(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>ALL GARMIN EDGE BIKE COMPUTERS COMPARED. 130 Plus vs Explore 2 vs 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus vs 1040<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33696 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-05-17 13:45:41\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-cheap-bike-computers-under-100\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-cheap-bike-computers-on-a-handlebar-header1-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33696 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 cheap bike computers on a handlebar header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Cheap Bike Computers under $75 \u2013 Includes Budget Wireless Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-37594 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-02-15 18:45:51\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-budget-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-budget-bike-computers-post-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-37594 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 budget bike computers post header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Budget Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-37535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-02-09 17:46:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dog-bike-basket-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 best dog bike baskets\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-37535 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dog bike basket header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Carriers to Take Your Dog on Bike Rides<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-34577 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-07-27 15:05:43\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus-header-min.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"This graphic shows you the relative sizes of the 530 (left), 1030 Plus (center), and 830 (right)\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-34577 msDefaultImage\" title=\"530 vs 830 vs 1030 plus header-min\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus vs 1040 Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison with Reviews and Videos<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32445 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-03-09 12:27:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women. A great waterproof cycling jacket will keep you dry, and at the same time be breathable, so that you don&#039;t overheat your core\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32445 msDefaultImage\" title=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Jackets for Men and Women<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30917 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-07-25 16:27:47\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Garmin-Edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030-header-2.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"The Garmin Edge 830 on Maggie&#039;s bike\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-30917 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 header 2\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 vs 1040<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31341 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-08-26 22:13:15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-bikes-amazon\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/woman-bike-and-dog-at-sunset-2.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Get a new bike, and then get outside and have fun!\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-31341 msDefaultImage\" title=\"woman bike and dog at sunset 2\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 Great Budget Bikes You Can Buy on Amazon - Cruiser, Mountain, Road and Hybrid<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25151 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-08-12 16:10:32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/compare-best-waterproof-bike-panniers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-700x300.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-25151 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25163 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-08-13 19:30:07\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/man-cycling-from-Tsawwassen-with-child-1-750-closer-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-25163 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Child Bike Seats Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33689 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-05-17 13:25:47\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-locks\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bike-lock-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 best bike locks\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33689 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Bike lock header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike locks Compared. Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? If so, please support our blog!<\/h3><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43266 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Table-Picture-Joe-on-bike-in-desert-with-Adidas-bike-shirt-Nov-2023.jpg?resize=170%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"160\" \/><br \/>\nWe write this blog because we love cycling. But we also need to earn a living, so we would appreciate it very much if you click through to one of our reputable affiliates for your online shopping. <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\">We are proudly affiliated with Amazon,<\/a> which sells pretty much everything, and has outstanding shipping and return policies. When you buy from our affiliates we make a small commission, and this is the <strong>only way<\/strong> we earn any income. Plus, it costs you nothing at all - a real win\/win situation! We here at Average Joe Cyclist do not receive any information AT ALL about who you are, where you live, or what your dog's name is. Buying through our Amazon links is simply an anonymous way to thank us for our efforts, like tossing a few coins in a tip jar. Except that it is Amazon who tosses the coins, not you!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dQ8qH2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop at Amazon in the USA:<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/b?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;node=2406106011&amp;site-redirect=&amp;tag=avejoecyc-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop at Amazon in Canada:<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/b?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;node=324144011&amp;site-redirect=&amp;tag=avejoecyc-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop at Amazon in the UK:<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-43 from cache -->\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-54\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-54\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Our Most Popular Posts about Cycling Clothing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_23249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23249\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys-750.jpg?resize=750%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys-750.jpg?resize=300%2C72&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys-750.jpg?resize=150%2C36&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys-750.jpg?resize=250%2C60&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys-750.jpg?resize=320%2C77&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-cycling-jerseys\/\"><strong>7 of the Best Cycling Jerseys - How to Choose the Best Cycling Jersey<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_20366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20366\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-choose-best-cycling-jacket\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=750%2C141&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets - How to choose the best cycling jacket\" width=\"750\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=300%2C56&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=250%2C47&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=320%2C60&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-choose-best-cycling-jacket\/\">7 of the Best WATERPROOF Cycling Jackets - How to Choose the Best Cycling Jacket<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_21794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21794\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-under-100\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-table3.jpg?resize=750%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best CHEAP Cycling Jackets under $100\" width=\"750\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-table3.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-table3.jpg?resize=300%2C66&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-table3.jpg?resize=150%2C33&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-table3.jpg?resize=250%2C55&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-table3.jpg?resize=320%2C71&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-cheap-cycling-jackets-under-100\/\">Best CHEAP Cycling Jackets under $100<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_21808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21808\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-womens-cycling-jackets\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-table1.jpg?resize=750%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 of the Best Women's Cycling Jackets\" width=\"750\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-table1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-table1.jpg?resize=300%2C66&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-table1.jpg?resize=150%2C33&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-table1.jpg?resize=250%2C55&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/best-womens-cycling-jackets-table1.jpg?resize=320%2C71&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-womens-cycling-jackets\/\">7 of the Best WOMEN'S Cycling Jackets<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_20864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20864\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-windproof-cycling-jackets\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-best-softshell-cycling-jackets-for-table1.jpg?resize=750%2C194&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 of the Best Softshell Cycling Jackets\" width=\"750\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-best-softshell-cycling-jackets-for-table1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-best-softshell-cycling-jackets-for-table1.jpg?resize=300%2C78&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-best-softshell-cycling-jackets-for-table1.jpg?resize=150%2C39&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-best-softshell-cycling-jackets-for-table1.jpg?resize=250%2C65&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-best-softshell-cycling-jackets-for-table1.jpg?resize=320%2C83&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-windproof-cycling-jackets\/\">7 of the Best WINDPROOF Cycling Jackets - Softshell Cycling Jackets for Spring and Fall<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_20220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20220\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/6-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-pants-how-to-choose-the-best-cycling-pants\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-of-the-best-cycling-pants-showing-all-7.jpg?resize=750%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"6 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Pants\" width=\"750\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-of-the-best-cycling-pants-showing-all-7.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-of-the-best-cycling-pants-showing-all-7.jpg?resize=300%2C97&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-of-the-best-cycling-pants-showing-all-7.jpg?resize=150%2C48&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-of-the-best-cycling-pants-showing-all-7.jpg?resize=250%2C81&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-of-the-best-cycling-pants-showing-all-7.jpg?resize=320%2C103&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/6-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-pants-how-to-choose-the-best-cycling-pants\/\">7 of the Best WATERPROOF Cycling PANTS - How to Choose the Best Cycling Pants<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_20435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20435\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-cycling-balaclavas\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20435 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-balaclavas-in-a-row.jpg?resize=750%2C130&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 of the best cycling balaclavas - How to choose the best cycling balaclava\" width=\"750\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-balaclavas-in-a-row.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-balaclavas-in-a-row.jpg?resize=300%2C52&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-balaclavas-in-a-row.jpg?resize=150%2C26&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-balaclavas-in-a-row.jpg?resize=250%2C43&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/7-balaclavas-in-a-row.jpg?resize=320%2C55&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-cycling-balaclavas\/\">7 of the Best Cycling BALACLAVAS - How to Choose the Best Cycling Balaclava<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-54 from cache -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This in-depth post explains how waterproofness and breathability work in waterproof cycling jackets, and explains all important aspects of these jackets, so that you will know how to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, and the technology behind creating fabrics that are both breathable and waterproof, as developed by Gore-Tex. All of this will help you to make the best choice of waterproof cycling jacket for your needs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[6490],"tags":[970,889,768,763,350,971],"class_list":{"0":"post-19669","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling-gear-reviews","8":"tag-choosing-a-cycling-jacket","9":"tag-gore-bike-wear-men-power-gore-tex-active-jacket","10":"tag-gore-bike-wear-mens-fusion-gt-as-cycling-jacket","11":"tag-gore-bike-wear-mens-oxygen-2-0-gore-tex-active-shell-jacket","12":"tag-gore-tex-jackets","13":"tag-waterproof-cycling-jacket","14":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.8 (Yoast SEO v25.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, to help you choose.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, to help you choose.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Average Joe Cyclist\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/averagejoe.cyclist\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/averagejoe.cyclist\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2016-10-21T15:05:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-09-08T17:36:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"420\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Average Joe Cyclist\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@AvrgeJoeCyclist\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AvrgeJoeCyclist\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Average Joe Cyclist\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/\",\"name\":\"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1\",\"datePublished\":\"2016-10-21T15:05:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-09-08T17:36:33+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5ed1d4c86d3fc3c7265efe25d3ad9dd7\"},\"description\":\"How to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, to help you choose.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1\",\"width\":750,\"height\":420,\"caption\":\"There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket - and this post covers all of them!\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/\",\"name\":\"Average Joe Cyclist\",\"description\":\"A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes!\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5ed1d4c86d3fc3c7265efe25d3ad9dd7\",\"name\":\"Average Joe Cyclist\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/www.averagejoecyclist.com\",\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/averagejoe.cyclist\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/author\/admin\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket","description":"How to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, to help you choose.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket","og_description":"How to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, to help you choose.","og_url":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/","og_site_name":"Average Joe Cyclist","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/averagejoe.cyclist","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/averagejoe.cyclist\/","article_published_time":"2016-10-21T15:05:33+00:00","article_modified_time":"2021-09-08T17:36:33+00:00","og_image":[{"width":750,"height":420,"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Average Joe Cyclist","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@AvrgeJoeCyclist","twitter_site":"@AvrgeJoeCyclist","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Average Joe Cyclist","Est. reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/","url":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/","name":"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1","datePublished":"2016-10-21T15:05:33+00:00","dateModified":"2021-09-08T17:36:33+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5ed1d4c86d3fc3c7265efe25d3ad9dd7"},"description":"How to choose the best waterproof cycling jacket! Includes how the fabric in waterproof cycling jackets works, to help you choose.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1","width":750,"height":420,"caption":"There are many factors to consider when you choose a cycling jacket - and this post covers all of them!"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jacket\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Choose the Best Waterproof Cycling Jacket"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/","name":"Average Joe Cyclist","description":"A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes!","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/#\/schema\/person\/5ed1d4c86d3fc3c7265efe25d3ad9dd7","name":"Average Joe Cyclist","sameAs":["http:\/\/www.averagejoecyclist.com","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/averagejoe.cyclist\/"],"url":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/author\/admin\/"}]}},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/waterproof-cycling-jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13QyJ-57f","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19669"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19669\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19673"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}