Summer cycling jerseys

Summer cycling jerseys will keep you dry and cool no matter how long or hot your rides. Here’s what to look out for and our choice of a few of the best.

Summer cycling jerseys use lightweight, sweat-wicking fabrics to keep you cool, dry and comfortable on the bike, even on hot days.

It’s not all stretchy Lycra; cycling jerseys can be made from woven synthetics for a less shiny look, or even very lightweight wool blends.

Full-length zips are good for cooling, but may not hang as well; half- and three-quarter-length zips are a great compromise.

The classic cycling jersey design with three rear pockets is the most common, but some manufacturers add a small zipped pocket for valuables

Remember your sun cream — you might even need it under your cycling jersey if you go for the very lightest mesh fabrics.

1.Materials and fabrics

Yes, you could wear a t-shirt on your bike. But cotton, as you’ll find out if you ever ride in it on a hot day, isn’t that great at dealing with sweat; it simply holds onto it, and before long will be soaked through. Add a light breeze and you can quickly chill. Not good.

Sun protection

Another consideration for cycling in hot weather is to look for a jersey with a fabric that provides some sun protection.

2.Fit is everything

You can have the best and most expensive fabric in the world, but if the jersey doesn’t fit well you’ll lose a lot of performance.

3.Pockets, zips and mesh panels

Features can make or break a good summer cycling jersey, and generally speaking, the more features the higher the price. 

4.Style it up

How the jersey looks is purely personal preference, there’s enough choice out there to keep everyone happy. 

5.Pockets, zips and mesh panels

Features can make or break a good summer cycling jersey, and generally speaking, the more features the higher the price.