Alé Ladies Colour block winter jersey

It won’t keep the rain at bay, but Alé produce specific waterproof jackets for that purpose. It’s designed to be a mid-thermal jersey and it does this very well, being light and too heavy. When wearing it, I found that the waist was held comfortably against me by a narrow elasticated and silicone lined hem and it stayed nicely in place when cycling. The arms are cut slim which is good for ladies slender arms, and the wrist cuffs are wide double lined material which utilise the elasticated properties of the fabric to stay in place and perform perfectly adequately. There’s a high cut and double thickness fabric collar to keep the neck warm and a full length super zipper. Alé are all about quality and they’ve ensured that all of the little things are well dealt with, including a good strong zipper.

The 3 rear pockets are deep and strong and stretchy, ensuring that you can fit lots on. On our rides they held things in place well and allowed easy access on the move. The whole cut of the jersey and the quality fabric means that whilst it’s super warm in temperatures just above zero (with the Alé carbon base layer underneath), movement is still easy and unrestricted. There’s a good choice of colour options, and the Celeste jersey that I used looked simple and very stylish – I loved it. The material has good stretch properties and sat nicely on me, allowing me unrestricted and comfortable movement. Breathability is adequate for the type of jersey. After all, it’s made for its thermal properties and it kept me warm.