Originally Posted by Hezz

If you are just looking for a single jacket that works well on a bike for short range commuting and also is good for everyday wear a standard Columbia type Polar fleece lined nylon jacket works well. It is very warm for riding with just a single long sleeve wicking shirt underneath. And a lot less expensive than a cycling jacket. The only issue is that if you are riding hard and getting it really sweaty you would need two because you are going to have to wash it after every ride or so. And it can take a few hours to dry out. But for shorter easier rides it is a good option.