Velocio Women’s Ultralight Jacket review

A super lightweight packable jacket for pre-dawn and post-dusk summer riding

Velocio Women's Ultralight Jacket review
(Image: © Mildred Locke)

Cyclingnews Verdict

An incredibly lightweight and packable jacket that fits beautifully, feels luxurious and does an excellent job of both warming and cooling when you need it most

Pros

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    Super lightweight

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    Packs down into its own zip-pocket

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    Easy to stuff into a pocket or bag

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    Premium quality materials

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    Excellent windproofing

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    Mesh panels offer superior cooling

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    Really comfortable fit

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    Large range of sizes

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    Form-fitting but curve-friendly

Cons

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    Hefty price tag

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With the summer solstice on its way here in the northern hemisphere, it’s that time of year when the short-sleeved jerseys are the go-to option and our cycling jackets get pushed to the back of the closet. However, if you’re anything like us, you enjoy long hours in the saddle and therefore always wind up riding long before and/or after the sun’s warmth can be felt. If that’s the case then it’s always handy to have an extra layer in tow to keep off the chill. 

Of course, you can use arm warmers and a gilet if that’s your preference, but if you’re travelling light and would rather not carry multiple items that you’ll only use for a small part of the ride, then a single garment that packs away easily is exactly what you need. Enter stage right: the Velocio Ultralight Jacket.

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Mildred Locke

Mildred joined as Reviews Writer for Cyclingnews and BikePerfect in December 2020. She loves all forms of cycling from long-distance audax to daily errand-running by bike, and does almost everything on two wheels, including moving house, and started out her cycling career working in a bike shop. For the past five years she's volunteered at The Bristol Bike Project as a mechanic and session coordinator, and now sits on its board of directors.

Since then she's gone on to write for a multitude of cycling publications, including Bikeradar, Cycling Plus, Singletrack, Red Bull, Cycling UK and Total Women's Cycling. She's dedicated to providing more coverage of women's specific cycling tech, elevating under-represented voices in the sport, and making cycling more accessible overall. 

Height: 156cm (5'2")

Weight: 75kg

Rides: Stayer Groadinger UG, Triban RC520 Women's Disc, Genesis Flyer, Marin Larkspur, Cotic BFe 26, Clandestine custom bike