As I write this, the Tour de France is in full swing, with Santini branding prominent on the leader’s jerseys and roadside adverts, so it is very timely that I have been riding in one of their new outer layers for the last few months.
After padded shorts and a 3-pocket jersey, a cycling gilet is probably the third most useful item of clothing for riding a bike, but is a waterproof one really necessary or useful?
