Castelli Squadra Stretch Women's Jacket Military Green/Dark Gray

The Squadra Stretch jacket is a must - have for cool - weather cycling. Its wind - resistant shell shields you from the wind during long descents or cool rides. The stretch panels on the sides and sleeves are made of a high - stretch, tightly - knit fabric. This not only gives the jacket a modern, body - hugging fit for better aerodynamics on all terrains but also retains more heat than a flapping jacket. It's compact and can be easily packed into a jersey pocket. The stretch panels are water - repellent, useful in a light mist, though it's not a full - fledged rain jacket.

How to use: Put on the jacket before starting your cool - weather ride or when you're about to take a long descent. Keep it in your jersey pocket when it's not needed. Note that this is not a proper rain jacket, so avoid using it in heavy rain. For maintenance, you can machine - wash it on a gentle cycle. Let it air - dry to keep the fabric in good condition and maintain its stretch and water - repellency.