Four pockets distinguish the Louis Garneau Modesto 4 Jacket from minimalist windbreaker designs. Two easy-access side pockets and two wide back pockets with reflective accents provide storage options for essentials, nutrition, and items you need to reach without stopping. If you're the type who rides with phone, keys, gels, and a few other things that don't fit in jersey pockets, the Modesto 4 solves that problem while still functioning as a packable wind layer. All four pockets include reflective accents that contribute to low-light visibility rather than just adding storage.

Microzone fabric handles wind protection at the front panels where exposure is highest during riding. The material blocks wind while remaining light enough that the jacket packs down for jersey pocket storage when conditions change. Cool Mesh Lite stretch panels run along the sides, providing moisture management and freedom of movement without restricting your range on the bike. Additional mesh inserts at the undersleeves and back maintain airflow in areas where heat builds during efforts, preventing the internal soaking that makes windbreakers uncomfortable on longer rides.

The fabric carries wind, water, stain, and tear resistance, handling the kinds of variable conditions where a light shell layer makes the difference between comfort and suffering. It's not a rain jacket, but light moisture and road spray won't soak through immediately. Standard fit means the jacket sits close to the body without compression, leaving room for a base layer underneath on colder days while avoiding the billowing that catches wind and creates drag.... Read More