Gore wear is a global leader in the cycling and running market with over thirty years experience in the industry. They work closely with many top Athletes this gives them great insight into what their customer wants and needs allowing for the design of cutting edge products that make the life of the customer easier when out on the roads, track or trail.

The GORE BIKE WEAR C5 GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY 1985 VIZ JACKET is a new addition to the Gore Bike Wear range and comes with Shakedry technology. It is designed to provide top in class breath-ability and waterproofness with minimum impact on the weight of the jacket, This is done by removing the outer later of the jacket leaving only the technical membrane of the Jacket. I have used this jacket regularly over the last few weeks on a variety of runs and cycles in all sorts of weather conditions ranging from heavy winds and rain to lovely sunny days and my experiences so far have all been very positive.

The weather in Ireland is very unpredictable we can have all 4 seasons in the one day sometimes so having the correct training gear is essential if you want to train all year round.  The  GORE BIKE WEAR C5 GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY 1985 VIZ JACKET makes this possible.  It has been designed and built to the very highest standards. The jacket has a large Zip pocket at the back of it with plenty room for your mobile phone, some fuel and a set of car keys. The paneling on the jacket is a major safety feature on the Jacket allowing you to be seen easy in low light or at night time. The two way zipper at the front jacket works really well is easy to adjust on the move and allows for additional breath-ability on  the hotter days. The elastic hem makes sure that no unwanted water or draught’s penetrate the jacket , The velcro seal on the neck and the elastic on the cuff also assists greatly with this. The jacket is designed with a slightly wider cut allowing for some additional comfort even when covering them longer distances.

The  GORE BIKE WEAR C5 GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY 1985 VIZ JACKET is an expensive piece of kit but you do get a top quality jacket for your money and is without doubt one of the best I have tested. It can stand up to the heaviest of rain showers and due to the Shake Dry Technology can dry in a matter of minutes.  Its unbelievably comfortable Its designed to be used in the bike but I have used this on quiet a few runs and the occasional brick session so I believe it can be easily used for both. The pocket at the rear is the perfect size for all your essentials. Living in rural Co.Dublin I am always worried about exercising during low light conditions but the reflective level off the jacket takes that worry away letting you enjoy your training further. The jacket comes in two colours mine is the Lava Grey / Red and Black Neon Yellow.. If your looking for a top quality Cycling jacket that in my opinion can double as a running jacket look no further, this is the one for you.