Best cycling jerseys for men of 2024: Short- and long-sleeve tops for road and gravel

A range of multicoloured cycling jerseys laid out on a table, each overlayed over the one next to it
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The best cycling jerseys form the backbone of a solid cycling-specific wardrobe, along with a pair of the best cycling shorts and a decent base layer; with these three you're set for many happy hours of riding. 

Yes, you could wear a T-shirt, but there's a reason cycling jerseys exist. The classic three pockets at the back give you space to store food and spares, and a less baggy fit than a normal sports top stops them flapping at high speed.

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Will Jones
Senior Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He’s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn’t ever ride indoors he’s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.

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