WOMEN’S VERDICT

What you need a jacket for makes such a

difference to the one you will pick, as this test has shown. If you’re looking for a lightweight jacket with cosiness and windproofing for autumn rides, then the Odlo would be our top pick. Yes it feels odd to wear off the bike, but once riding it’s just great in terms of fit and function.

However, if you’re looking for a simple

layer that can be chucked in your kit bag and relied upon to keep you dry in most conditions without adding bulk to your ride, as well as giving a great option for duathlon race days, then go for the Endura.

In terms of pure waterproofing though,

the Gore jacket is absolutely unrivalled in this test as water magically beads and bounces off it. Plus, if we’re feeling vain, it looks damn good too and feels high quality. We’d never ride in a black jacket, though.

So in conclusion, that leaves the

Boardman as our overall winner. Great visibility and waterproofing, nice fit, well thought-out features and feels like it should cost way more than £55, too!