Giordana Women's FR-C Thermal LS Jersey

Giordana Women's FR-C Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey Info

The Giordana Women's FR-C Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey is a women's thermal cycling jersey for fall, winter and early spring riding. Giordana describes the fleece-like fabric as adaptable across a range of conditions and at its best in cool temperatures, and says it can be extended to colder rides with a base layer, a vest or a jacket over it. The weight is low-profile enough to wear on its own on a mild day and slim enough to sit under outerwear when the temperature drops.

The body is 83% nylon and 17% elastane with four-way stretch, which Giordana says aids breathability during hard efforts. Inside, a lightweight thermal microfiber is designed to wick moisture away quickly, so sweat from a long climb is less likely to leave you damp on the way down.

The cut is aerodynamic and still leaves room to layer. Set-in sleeves finish in straight-cut cuffs, and a gripper elastic waistband at the back keeps the hem from creeping up when you are in the drops. Three lower back pockets and a zippered pocket above them hold a phone, food and a wind layer, and reflective accents on the hip panels help in low light. The jersey is made in Italy.

The RA Perspective

Cool-weather jerseys tend to go wrong in one of two ways: too thin to matter, or so heavy that you overheat on the first climb. The FR-C Thermal aims for the middle with a lightweight thermal microfiber lining and a fleece-like face fabric that has four-way stretch.

We would reach for it from October into April. On a mild day it works on its own. When it gets colder, Giordana says it can be extended with a base layer, a vest or a jacket, and that is how we would use it once the temperature drops below where it feels comfortable alone.

The back is the practical part. Three lower pockets and a zippered pocket above them carry a phone, food and a wind layer without feeling like an afterthought. The gripper elastic at the waist keeps the hem down, and the reflective hip accents are a small safety gain on dark afternoons.

The tradeoffs are straightforward. This is a lightweight thermal, not a winter jacket, so do not expect it to carry you through the coldest rides by itself. The fit is aerodynamic, which suits riders who like a close cut but means anyone who prefers a looser jersey should look closely at sizing.

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