Best winter cycling jackets of 2024 - Stay warm and dry no matter the weather

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The best winter cycling jacket buyers guide is here as both a specific list of products, with details for both men and women, and also a resource for how to handle riding whatever comes your way. As we move into warmer days and more mild conditions, there are lighter options here plus you might find great deals on the heavier jackets. There are also choices that let you layer to match variable conditions. 

Keep in mind, the best winter jacket is just going to be one part of your overall strategy. As your jacket shifts with the season it’s a good time to examine your entire system. The right gloves from our list of the best winter cycling gloves can make a huge difference in how you regulate temperature when the weather isn’t what you expect. You can also move to one of the lighter choices in our list of the best winter bib tights or try making a different choice from the best cycling base layers to make your jacket work across different temperatures. 

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Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx