Best women’s cycling jerseys in 2025

A decent cycling jersey is a kit staple for any triathlete. Key features include breathable panels along the sides and back which have sweat-wicking properties, a zip garage to avoid uncomfortable catching on the skin, coupled with smooth YKK zippers.

In terms of storage, look for a jersey with deep yet secure pockets, while a separate zip-up pocket for keys and other valuables is also extremely useful.

Some jerseys also come complete with funky designs, a skin-tight fit, or reflective strips, so you should be able to find a top to fit your individual style and purpose.

In this article, we’ve rounded up our favourite 10 women’s short-sleeved cycling jerseys with reviews from our expert testers. Let’s get into it…

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Best short-sleeved cycling jerseys for women

1. Castelli Espresso Women’s Jersey

• $129.99 / £125

The Castelli Espresso Jersey lives up to its name—smooth, stylish, and energising! With a minimalist design and bold colors, it balances race-fit and comfort well.

The lightweight Air_O fabric provides good, even ventilation, while the elastic waistband and silicone grippers keep it secure.

Thoughtful details like the raw-edge sleeves, a sturdy YKK zipper, and spacious rear pockets (including a zippered one for valuables) make it both practical and comfortable in use.

Quick-drying and versatile for layering, we found it ideal for warm rides. Though premium-priced, its performance, style, and range of colors make it a solid investment for cyclists who want both function and to look good.

Read our full review of the Castelli Espresso Women’s Jersey here.

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2. Stolen Goat Slamm Ibex Everyday SS Women’s Jersey

• $105 / £75

The Stolen Goat Ibex SS Jersey is a standout— with its bold and stylish design, and impressive comfort.

Made from soft, stretchy fabric, it offers a flattering, body-hugging fit with excellent length.

The laser-cut sleeves and elasticated hem keep everything in place, while the smooth zipper and cozy collar enhance comfort.

Breathable and moisture-wicking, it kept us cool while testing, without needing extra ventilation panels.

With bright, eye-catching designs for visibility and practical storage—including three roomy pockets and a secure zippered one—it’s a great balance of performance and personality.

Quick-drying and well-priced considering what you get for your money, the Ibex is an everyday jersey that doesn’t compromise on style or function.

Read our full review of the Stolen Goat Ibex Women’s Jersey here.

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3. MAAP Women’s Training Jersey 2.0

• $165 / £130

The MAAP training jersey with the supersoft fabric offers comfort for a long day on the bike. The stretch fit gives freedom of movement whilst ensuring a close fit for maximum performance.

The styling is really sleek with reflective logo and markings on the rear and the sleeve and the jersey has neat toggles on the zippers making the pocket easier to access and adding to the overall look.

The jersey is made with 70% recycled fabrics and is blue sign approved certifying harmful chemicals are cut out of fabric production.

Additionally, the jersey offers SPF50. Undergarments are visible through the chalk colour version and the jersey was slightly short in the torso, but the wide silicone waistband did keep the jersey in place while out riding.

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4. Surpas Shift Shirt SS Women

• €100 (euro only)

Surpas describes the Shift Shirt jersey as having an extremely tight fit, which is very accurate. I found it really small and would definitely recommend sizing up even if you like the close fit.

Sizing aside, the jersey is soft, comfortable, and really does feel like a second skin, particularly around the arms with the seam-free sleeves.

The mesh back provides plenty of ventilation, but it does make the jersey quite see-through. The fabric cover on both the top and base of the zipper is a nice touch and creates a clean line on the front of the jersey.

Despite the silicone, the jersey did ride up a little. It’s great to see a jersey made with recycled materials, and I’m sure in warmer climates it comes into its own, keeping you cool on the hottest of days!

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5. Madison Flux Short Sleeve Jersey

• $54.99 / £39.99

Madison’s Flux short sleeve jersey provides a solid garment at a very reasonable price. The jersey offers a comfortable, true-to-size fit with good length in the body.

The stretch fabric aids comfort, and the clean-cut seamless sleeves hold nicely in place with delicate silicone linings that do not cause irritation. The robust zip is easy to move up and down, and the soft collar provides comfort around the neckline.

Unfortunately, the design of the zip housing, while effective, creates rather bulky seams on either side, causing some discomfort.

The jersey has a sharp look, and although darker in colour, it features a few subtle reflective markings to aid visibility. The three storage pockets would benefit from being slightly deeper.

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6. Van Rysel Short-Sleeved Road Cycling Jersey RC500

• £19.99 (Europe only)

The Van Rysel RC500 is an absolute bargain at just £19.99. The classic fit provides a comfortable, practical jersey, and although not quite as light as the others on test, it is still reasonably lightweight thanks to the large mesh panel on the rear, which primarily aids ventilation.

The slightly thicker and heavier material does take longer to dry out, though. Visibility is limited in this dark color, but it is available in brighter colorways. The jersey boasts two large storage pockets on the rear and an additional zip pocket.

The zippers are a little clunky, and the absence of a zip garage causes some irritation around the neck. The fabric and components might feel cheaper, but with competitive pricing, the RC500 is a good budget option.

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7. Madison Roam Merino

• £59.99 (UK only)

Madison’s merino jersey offers a completely different feel to the rest of those on test. Like a cosy blanket you’d like to curl up with, the material’s incredibly soft to touch, offering insulation against the cold and high-wicking properties in the warm.

With this versatility, Madison looks to be targeting the ever-growing cycle touring market, claiming to be ideal for overnights and varying all-day conditions.

Fabric-wise it’s ideal, aside from the glaring issue of the colour. Available in either grey or navy – both the colour of dusk – we’d definitely want to rely on more than the subtle reflective details on the back when riding at night.

For all-day riding there are three large rear pockets along with an extra zipped one for added security. The relaxed fit certainly allows for unrestricted movement and good ventilation on the fly, but that’s at a slight detriment to aerodynamics.

8. Shimano Element

• $73 / £59.99

Made from 100% recycled material, Shimano’s Element jersey ticks the box for being eco-friendly. Inspired by nature and designed for women, the top itself is incredibly lightweight and sits on the more budget-friendly end of this test.

It has noticeably shorter arms and smaller shoulders with less flexibility than others we’ve reviewed here, while a wide waist and short body leaves it prone to riding up at the back.

It’s available in four sizes so you can always size-up if you’d prefer to, though larger-chested women may struggle to find the right fit.

Two colourways are available: a sleek black and a red version for those wishing to be more visible. The jersey features three rear pockets offering moderate storage, which is in keeping with the jersey’s themes of simplicity and functionality.

9. Tri-Fit Sykl Pro Earth

• $133 / £99

Tri-Fit’s stylish jersey not only bags the prize for best looking, but also manages to feel luxurious and smooth at the same time.

The lightweight and breathable fabric kept us cool during a British heatwave thanks to the technical moisture-wicking fabrics used in high-sweat areas and heat-reducing panels on the front and rear.

It features two standard rear pockets and a further two aero pockets, offering plenty of capacity and easy access regardless of bike position.

Without anything in the pockets, the top did ride up a little at the back, so it may be worth sizing up if you want a bit of extra length.

Even in a larger size, the arms were comfortably tight, preventing unwanted movement and enhancing aerodynamics. It’s certainly pricey, but it’s worth noting there’s considerable discounts offered when purchased with the matching bib shorts.

10. Le Col Women Hors Categorie

• $225 / £150

The latest offering from Le Col’s premium cycling range, the Hors Categorie Jersey, claims to provide an ‘unbeatable on-bike experience’ thanks to the four-way stretch polyamide fabric.

Admittedly, it feels extremely soft and comfortable against the skin, but it’s the thickest-feeling fabric on test. As a result, it’d be our choice for cooler summer rides over more overtly breathable and ventilated options.

The quality build extends to the fit, which is secure and snug thanks to an elasticated hemline gripper and laser-cut stretch panels along the arms. Comfort continues with the unobtrusive zip-garage.

Large elasticated back pockets provide plenty of space to stuff bars and gels, while a smaller zip pocket complete with water-resistant lining proved useful in protecting keys and small valuables, though it’s not large enough to stash a phone.

For safety in low visibility, we found the reflective back strip a thoughtful feature.