Rivington Jacket

Just back from a ride with 2640ft climbing over the High Cat & Fiddle Road at temp 1-2 deg Celsius with wind chill probably taking it down to zero. Arrived home very slightly moist but never sweaty going up nor cold dropping down. Brilliant jacket, more breathable than anything I have ever used, so comfortable and keeps you warm. I chose the multi coloured option and the bright red and blue are very visible, so important on dull winter days,, better safe than sorry.

Outstanding Jacket. Brilliant value.

Ok, so I’ve been cycling for 30+ years, year round, in the UK where it’s often wet, cold and miserable. I’ve owned clothing and winter jackets from some great brands (such as Assos, Castelli, Endura Pro, Rapha, Santini).

Hands down, this is the best winter jacket that I own and it’s now my go-to jacket. The fit is excellent due to the very stretchy material which has great wind blocking capability - much better than the early generation Gore Windstopper fabrics. Breathability of the fabric is also brilliant, at an outstanding 30,000mg/m2…I’ve found a lot of manufacturers don’t quote this stat, but it’s a critical rating to consider and if your are shopping around, enquire with the supplier.
This jacket material is very similar to the highly regarded “gabba” materials first used by Castelli. There’s a handy “waterproof” phone pocket on top of the three rear pockets and a generous sleeve length and drop tail, particularly useful for those of you foolish enough to time a UK winter without mudguards!

The hidden secret of this jacket is also the best - the zipped side vents - One of the most useful features I’ve come across in a winter jacket. They really work a treat when you are exerting yourself and want to cool things down.

I typically wear a long sleeve base layer underneath and will carry a gilet on longer rides in case I get cold, but I rarely need to use it. A great British product .

I have been using a Rivington jacket for the last 10 months. It's good.

Completely windproof. Breathes well. Waterproof enough. Fits me well. And I like the colour.

I only wish the pockets were not so high up the back, but this is more a personal thing as I struggle to get my hands behind my back.

And it is made in the UK too. (That's made in the uk not just designed here and made elsewhere).

I’ve got one of each of these jackets and from the off was massively impressed.

Needed to size up, but have worn this jacket in UK extremes, torrential rain where it held out for a solid 3 hours, to -3 (and probably lower) with nothing more than a baselayer underneath.

Max heat, for me at least, is around 12c with the vents open, and I imagine if you were really pushing it you might get a bit toasty, but between late autumn and mid spring this is me go to jacket if it’s looking miserable outside,