If you love the great outdoors and sports, having the right outdoor clothing is essential. This is why you will see waterproof jackets for cycling, golf, biking, and other sports. Wearing the right rain gear for your sport can also be important for your safety.

Cycling is a very popular sport and has been around since the late 1800′s. Since the first documented race in Paris, cycling has grown beyond leaps and bounds. The clothing used for cycling has also evolved dramatically.

The professional cyclist should at least own a good waterproof cycling jacket.  Below is a list of some really nice waterproof cycling jackets for women. I have to admit, cycling jackets are some of the coolest looking around. They can really make us ladies look a little sexier

Pearl iZUMi Women’s Elite Barier Convert Jacket

Pearl iZUMi Women's Jacket

The Pearl iZUMi is a wonderful and beautiful looking jacket.  It is windproof, water-resistant, and packable convertible women’s cycling jacket. It has an Elite Barrier fabric that includes a soft micromesh on the inner collar. This can be helpful in cold weather.

The one-peace integrated sleeve design makes it easy to remove, and also comes with a zippered back pocket. This jacket is extremely breathable, and is ideal for cold and wet weather cycling. Pearl Izumi has been making jackets since 1981 and they have almost a cult-like following with cyclist.

Some notable features: converts to vest, 2 hand pockets, one hidden zip pocket and a back zip pocket. This jacket comes highly recommended.

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Descente Womens Cycling Velom Jacket

Descente Women's Cycling Jacket

The Descente Velom fabric is very lightweight, water-resistant, and wind resistant. This cycling jacket is also very breathable. It has a fleeced collar and a full zip with a custom Descente pull. Descente makes some really cool cycling waterproof jackets. They are kind of hard to find though.

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GORE BIKE WEAR Womens Countdown As Lady Jacket

GORE BIKE WEAR Women's Cycling Jacket

Here is another great looking cycling jacket for the ladies. The GORE BIKE WEAR Women’s jacket comes in various colors and is one of the top rated waterproof cycling jackets. This jacket is very flexible and can be used in different weather conditions, this is in part due to the zip-off sleeves and the comfortable fit of the jacket. It has two front pockets with a concealed zipper, so you can take this jacket almost anywhere.

its durability and the fact that it’s versatile really makes this a great jacket for cycling.

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