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Emma Silversides

Castelli Alpha 150 W Jacket Review: Very impressive cold-weather protection, but water repellency could be considered overrated.

Front of jacket.

Identifiable by its innovative two-layer construction, Castelli’s first Alpha Jacket was launched in 2014. Over the years, there have been tweaks to the design. In late 2025, Castelli launched the Alpha 150 jacket - available in both men’s and women’s versions - describing it as ‘the ultimate winter cycling jacket’. It's featured in our winter guides regularly over the years.

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