Layering is king when it comes to riding through autumn, winter and spring. That way you can adapt to whatever conditions you find yourself riding in without overheating or becoming a cold, shivering mess. And a key part of that layering system is a lightweight bike jacket.
All jackets here purport to offer a level of wind and water resistance while remaining lightweight and packable. That last part is vital, as the best bike jackets have to be easy to stash away when not in use, preferably packing down small enough to tuck into a jersey pocket.
Aside from their stashability, weather protection is clearly an important metric here. Ideally, a jacket will keep the wind and rain out during prolonged rides in poor weather, though you’ll probably have to pay a pretty penny to get one that
