Of all the items of cycle clothing hanging up in your wardrobe, your winter jacket is going to be up there with the most expensive. After all, robust protection from the winter in the Northern Hemisphere does not come easy, or cheap.
For many of us, it's also a purchase designed to last, and so it is one that requires a bit of careful thought. What item offers the best balance of economics and weather protection? And when is the best time to buy?
