MTB Windbreakers

MTB Windbreakers and Softshell Jackets for Every Ride

Not every ride calls for a full waterproof jacket. Fox Racing MTB windbreakers and softshell jackets are built for the days in between: cold descents, exposed ridgelines, shoulder-season trail days and any session where wind is the problem, not rain. Lightweight, packable and built to move with you, these are the layers that earn their place on the bike every time.

Two Layers, Two Approaches

Our MTB wind range covers two distinct types of protection. Windbreaker shells are our most packable option: ultra-lightweight jackets with DWR coatings that block wind and shed light rain, designed to compress small enough to stash in a jersey pocket and forget about until you need them. Softshell MTB jackets take a different approach, trading ultimate packability for four-way stretch fabrics and a closer, more structured fit that performs across a wider range of conditions. Both block wind, both use DWR treatments to repel light moisture, and both are cut specifically for riders in an active position on the bike.

When to Reach for a Windbreaker or Softshell

A packable MTB windbreaker is the right call when conditions are unpredictable and you want insurance without the weight. It goes in the pack or the jersey pocket and comes out when the descent turns cold or a cloud rolls in. An MTB softshell jacket works better when wind is a consistent factor across the whole ride: more structure, more coverage and enough stretch to handle technical terrain without feeling restricted. For riders who spend time on exposed trails, high-altitude routes or riding in cooler seasons, a softshell cycling jacket becomes a genuine daily layer rather than an emergency backup. Both options sit between a base layer and a waterproof shell in a proper trail layering system, and both move freely enough to wear on their own when the temperature is right.

Built for the Bike, Not the Approach

Every Fox MTB windbreaker and softshell jacket is cut for an active riding position: elongated back panels for coverage when crouched over the bars, articulated elbows for unrestricted arm movement and cuffs that seal cleanly over gloves on fast descents. DWR-treated fabrics across the range bead off light rain and mud without the weight of a full waterproof membrane, so you get wind and weather resistance without sacrificing breathability on the climbs.