Q36.5 Gregarius Winter Racing Car Jacket

The Q36.5 Gregarius Winter Racing Car Jacket is Q36.5's reinterpretation of the classic soft shell winter cycling jacket, here in red. The idea is a cold-weather jacket that carries less bulk than a traditional soft shell while still managing warmth and moisture. Q36.5 makes it in Italy, from production in the Bolzano area.

Fabric and Construction

The jacket uses a 2L fabric with a membrane, lined with Q36.5's ultralight 3D Air Insulation, a fleece mesh. The lining is the warmth layer, and Q36.5 says its mesh structure is what gives the jacket a strong warmth-to-weight ratio and better moisture management than a conventional soft shell. On the front shoulders and upper sleeves, where wind and spray hit hardest, Q36.5 uses its UF 2L material, a lightweight laminated fabric that is waterproof and windproof.

Where It Fits

This is a winter jacket for riding in the cold, not a rain shell. The waterproof panels sit on the shoulders and upper sleeves, and the rest of the jacket relies on the membrane and insulating lining. It suits training rides and group rides when temperatures have dropped and a full winter jacket would feel like too much.

Sizing and Support

The Gregarius Winter Racing Car Jacket comes in red, in sizes XXS through XXL. Q36.5 advises women to order one size smaller than their usual women's jersey size. Q36.5 also offers lifetime support on its products, including crash repairs, with registration required for the service.