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Nothing – and I really mean nothing – gets my cyclist friends more excited than when I tell them I’ve got a new winter cycling jacket.
Convinced we’re going to find the Next Best Thing that will change our riding lives forever, every test garment is carefully picked over in meticulous detail by my cyclist pals. Especially in the women’s jacket fields, where a good jackets are few and far between, over the years, I’ve honed quite the sense for a quality wrapper. For it to land a spot in the best cycling jackets list I am looking for exceptional fit, taped seams, water and wind proofing, a solid zip, flattering over layers, big pockets, and quality thermal regulation; I don’t ask for much.
However, the world of waterproof cycling jackets is changing in the wake of the PFAS ban, and we’re starting to see how brands rethink what a winter jacket and waterproofing can do and be without the crutch of forever chemicals to keep us warm and dry. I’m expecting big innovation – especially in the women’s market which has been lack-lustre in recent years.
Enter the Velocio ONE jacket, designed to be, well, the one jacket you always reach for. Priced at £263 ($359), it’s a bold claim for such a simple design. But then again, Velocio has often been able to give cyclists exactly what they need in a jacket – and the Velocio ONE is proving to be no different.
Design and construction
This is a very simple jacket. Simple in design, structure and features,
Personally, I don’t mind simple. Two of my most frequently used jackets to this day are very simple and straightforward (for those interested: Endura’s Pro SL Primaloft and Pearl Izumi WXB Attack). Simple is hard to get right. Simple can be exceptional.
In the case of the ONE jacket, this is a single layer garment, utilising Polartec’s Power Shield Pro membrane – a softshell fabric densely woven and designed to keep you warm without being overly sweaty. This has been paired with a durable water-repellent (DWR – read our jargon buster for more) treatment to block wind and the worst of the rain, while inside is composed of a really soft, almost brushed fabric. Most of the seams are…
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