Winter Cycling Jackets Compared 2026: 6 Models from €200 to €320

The Castelli Competizione winter jacket (€249.95) is made for cold, wet days. On the outside, Polartec AirCore does the work, an elastic material that repels wind and rain and is very breathable according to Castelli. Inside, a micro-grid fleece keeps the warmth in. Bobshop rates the cold protection as high.

In everyday use, the Competizione scores with well-thought-out details. The YKK Vislon zipper is easy to grab even with thick gloves, three rear pockets offer space, and reflective elements on the pockets make you more visible in the dark.

The fit is very tight. If you want to wear several layers underneath, you are better off sizing up, and the shop does not mention a zippered pocket for valuables.

At €199.95, the bike o' bello Ardente winter jacket is the cheapest jacket in the comparison and, we say this openly, our own brand. The Ardente is made entirely of a bi-elastic 3-layer softshell that is windproof and water-repellent. Inside, a fine fleece provides warmth. Bobshop rates the cold protection as high.

The details are convincing: The front zipper is water- and windproof and has a stop function, anti-chafe tabs at the chin and hem prevent rubbing, and the sleeves end in smooth laser-cut stretch. In addition, there is a lined, high stand-up collar and a reflective application above the three-section rear pocket.

The Ardente has a very close cut. This is perfect for ambitious cyclists. If you prefer a looser fit, order one size up. Because the bike o' bello Ardente is made entirely of softshell, it also exchanges less air than hybrid jackets with airier back zones, but it is warmer in return. It has no zippered pocket for valuables.

The Gobik Armour 3.0 winter jacket (€274.95) is the only jacket in the comparison that combines two Polartec technologies. On the outside, Polartec Power Shield Pro blocks wind, rain and sleet while still letting air through in a controlled way. Inside, Polartec Alpha, a very light, active insulation, stores warmth and moves moisture away.

Gobik states a range of use from -5 to 10 °C, the widest range in the whole comparison. Accordingly, Bobshop rates the cold protection as very high. The Armour 3.0 has a close cut, reflective design elements and is made in Europe.

You can feel this much protection in the weight: At 370 g, the Armour 3.0 is heavier than the Q36.5 Gregarius (305 g), and at 10 °C with hard intervals it operates at the upper end of its range.

The Assos MILLE GT Winter S11 EVO winter jacket (€299.95) is the revised version of the well-known GT winter jacket. Assos mainly adjusted the cut: It is more comfortable in a more upright riding position and presses less on the chest and shoulders, in line with the MILLE GT endurance line.

At the front, the AIRBLOCK-EVO.916 softshell protects against wind, rain and cold, and the very elastic AIRBLOCK-EVO.888 sits on the sleeves. The RX EVO Plus back panel insulates strongly and keeps splash water away from the pockets. New is an RX thermal textile on the sides, forearms and collar, which improves breathability. The triple-ramp design of the rear pocket keeps the contents in the pockets.

In terms of cold protection, Bobshop rates the MILLE GT as medium only. Below 5 °C, you should therefore wear a warm long-sleeve base layer underneath. In our layering guide for fall, we recommend the jacket for 10 to 12 °C.

According to Alé, the Alé Thermo Shield winter jacket (€299.95) is made for extreme cold and changeable conditions down to -5 °C, and it offers the strongest wet-weather protection in the comparison. The outer material Klima Idro-Tech 2L has a water column of 15,000 mm and a DWR treatment, and welded seams keep cold and moisture out. In addition, there is a coated cam-lock zipper with a stop function.

Inside, Alé relies on Polartec Alpha, like Gobik: The fluffy and very light lining stores warmth and dries quickly. The Thermo Shield was developed for high-intensity rides with changing effort. Three rear pockets, an elastic silicone hem and reflective elements round off the features. The jacket is made in Italy, and Bobshop rates its cold protection as very high.

Thanks to the body mapping, the Thermo Shield fits very tight. If you wear a thicker base layer underneath, choose one size up.

The Q36.5 Gregarius winter jacket (€319.95) takes a different route than classic softshells. At the front, on the shoulders and on the sleeves, there is a light 2-layer fabric with a membrane, with a separate inner lining made of UF Air Insulation underneath that stores the warmth and keeps the temperature stable. Forearms and back are designed to be more elastic and breathable. The shop states 305 g and a range of use from 0 to 10 °C.

The Gregarius is the only jacket in the comparison that trade magazines have already tested. RennRad awarded it the rating “Race-Tipp” in December 2025 with 4.5 out of 5 points and praised the material mix, weather protection and visibility. The only criticism was the high price. TOUR weighed 335 g in size L and confirmed the temperature range of 0 to 10 °C in a practical test, with a warm base layer underneath. According to TOUR, the cut anticipates the bent-over road bike position.

The catch is the price. In addition, the Gregarius is water-repellent but not waterproof, and Bobshop rates its cold protection as medium.