Today I saw an excellent example of exactly how you should cycle in the winter months. Not only was it dark and gloomy it was also very foggy, and this person was cycling along, wearing a black jacket and black pair of trousers with the most pathetic red rear light. This dangerous combination meant I couldn’t see the cyclist until I was right on top of them! If they made it home safely, it would be a miracle…

It is so important to ensure you are as visible as possible this time of year, when the low light and bad weather can make it particularly difficult to spot vulnerable cyclists. That’s why we were so pleased to see that the Women’s Brevet Visibility Jacket has you covered for exactly these types of conditions. As a female human, I have consistently been trying to avoid the colour pink ever since my first baby grow, but perhaps I will make an exception for this jacket – however, this is only because the Men’s version is also pink.

The super lightweight jacket and can be folded down into its own stowable tabs on the collar and packed away when not needed. The thin material means it is comfortable to layer up over any other top, jersey or even your winter jacket. You can be clearly seen from all angles thanks to the high-grade retroreflective material strips that are distributed across the collar, arms (on front and back), torso (front and back) and rear. There are also two reflective Rapha logos on the chest (small) and rear (large). As well as ensuring you are visible, the Brevet Visibility is windproof and coated with a water repellent treatment for that nasty weather. The stretchy material provides a snug and secure on-bike fit that is based on Rapha’s Classic Wind Jacket II. The two-way Vislon zip allows for easy access to rear jersey pockets, whilst the brushed tricot fabric on zip guard and rear of collar having been added for comfort.

The Brevet Visibility Jacket is another thoughtfully designed product from Rapha! RRP £140.00

5 out of 5

Current Cheapest Price

Pros

Easily folded down

Stretchy comfortable fit

Durable Water Repellency coating and windproof

Reflective Rapha logos on chest,

Reflective strips on the collar, arms (on front and back), torso (front and back) and rear

Two-way Vislon zip for rear jersey pockets

Can we worn over any layer

Cons

Only available in pink