Picture this: the sun’s high, tarmac shimmers, and you’re carving through winding lanes en route to your favourite summer bike meet. The right mesh jacket doesn’t just keep you cool—it lets you arrive fresh, confident, and ready to mingle with fellow riders.

Why Mesh Jackets Matter on Ride-Day

• Riding in 30 °C+ without a chill-ready jacket means one sweaty, uncomfortable journey.
• Mesh panels channel airflow across chest, back and arms—critical on slow-paced meet routes or stop-start parades.
• When you roll into the show, you want to ditch the clammy cling and swap stories over a cold drink.
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4 Great Summer Mesh Jackets

1. Weise Scout Camo Mesh Jacket

Scenario: Rolling out of Burnley at dawn, weaving through country lanes to reach the morning meet.

• 600D shell with expansive mesh zones for maximum airflow
• CE AA removable shoulder, elbow & back armour
• Stretch panels for freedom of movement
• Colours: Black, Olive, Stone & Camo; Sizes S–5XL; £110

2. Merlin Shenstone Olive Mesh Jacket

Scenario: Coast-to-coast run ends at a seaside bike rally—style meets breathability.

• Halley Stevensons waxed cotton shell + ballistic mesh
• Zip-in Reissa Active waterproof membrane
• D3O® LP1 shoulder & elbow protectors, Viper back pad
• Sizes S–3XL; £279.95

3. Klim Marrakesh Jacket

Scenario: Sunlit valleys and classic roadsters—top airflow meets rugged build.

• Karbonite™ micromesh Cordura® nylon chassis
• D3O® Ghost vented shoulder, adjustable elbow armour, Viper back pad
• DWR-treated stretch fabric, YKK® zippers, 3M™ reflective trim
• Sizes S–3XL; £450.00

4. Richa Stradale Mesh Jacket

Scenario: Blasting across hills to a countryside rally—cool climbs all day long.

• Abrasion-resistant fabric with integrated D3O® armour
• Neoprene collar & cuffs, A-Safety rating
• Sizes S–XXL; £139.99

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Visit our Darwen store or shop online. Questions? Call our team at Race Leathers on 01254 704 000—we’re happy to help.