Madison has pulled the covers off its Autumn/Winter 2026 clothing collection, with a fresh line-up of wet-weather kit designed to see riders through the darker, damper months ahead. Spearheading the range is the new Flux HydroShift Waterproof Packable Jacket, a lightweight shell built to fold down small enough for a jersey pocket while still offering proper protection when the heavens open.
Alongside the headline jacket, Madison has revised its existing DTE and Flux collections, broadening the spread of garments on offer. The idea is to cover the full spectrum of winter riding scenarios, from roadies who just need a stashable emergency layer for unpredictable British weather, through to mountain bikers who require something tougher and more hard-wearing for muddy trail conditions and inevitable off-piste moments.
Details on exact pricing and stockist availability are still emerging, but the update signals Madison’s intent to keep pace with rising rider expectations around packability, breathability and durability in foul-weather gear, areas where budget waterproofs have traditionally fallen short.
For UK riders, this kind of update matters more than it might first appear. Anyone who has trained through a typical British winter knows the difference a genuinely reliable, easy-to-stow shell can make, whether that’s surviving an unexpected downpour on a long club run or trusting your kit not to fail halfway round a wet cyclocross lap. With commuting and off-season base miles both demanding kit that performs without weighing riders down, a considered refresh to accessible wet-weather ranges like this is a welcome, practical development rather than just another seasonal marketing push.
Riders keen to see how the new Flux HydroShift and updated DTE pieces perform in real conditions won’t have long to wait, with the range expected to reach shops as autumn weather sets in.
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