The Long Sleeve Tricolour Jersey is a classic jersey design with Rapha’s high performance technology. The Tricolour Jersey is available in 3 colours; Navy, Purple and Black, all in the Tricolour design to symbolise the Tricolore flag, like the very earliest of competitive cycling jerseys before they became adorned with advertising logos
Unless you are into your sports, you could be forgiven for thinking a base layer is only there to keep you warm. But any serious cyclist will know that a decent base layer is there to regulate your temperature whether you are performing in the heat of August or bitter colds of February.
Designed specifically for spring and autumn rides, the Pro Team Shadow Long Sleeve Jersey is made from a DWR Hydrophobic combination of 53% polyamide and 47% elastane, available only in black (with a reflective strip on the left arm to help you to be seen on those gloomier days).
If you shut your eyes and put the Core Rain Jacket on, you could be forgiven for thinking that you had imagined the whole thing. At only 124g (in size small), this is an extremely lightweight jacket. Seriously, I have underwear heavier than this jacket, but we won’t go into that.
After 12 years of development, Rapha claims their Classic Winter Jacket is their ultimate jacket. With the DNA of their first ever jacket running through it, it is an evolution of the Classic Softshell and the Hardshell, with the Classic Softshell’s trademark offset zip, shoulder patches and fit but with new fabric that is both breathable and waterproof.
The Wool Wind Jacket has been designed to be a high performing jacket that disguises itself as a regular piece of your wardrobe. It is constructed from 98% worsted wool and 2% Polyester, a strong and durable fabric that has a lightweight synthetic panel concealed in the front lining to protect your core from the wind and keep you warm in nasty head winds. A mesh lining is also concealed in the back to assist temperature regulation.
The Rapha Classic Jersey II is the second generation of Rapha’s first ever product and most iconic piece: the Classic Jersey. Cut from a new merino-based fabric, it is lighter, softer and more breathable than its older counterpart. It has also been reworked for a better fit and a reduction in bulk.
Anyone who cycles seriously will probably agree that bib shorts are not the coolest element of cycling apparel, but fashion isn’t the priority here - cycling is all about performance. With that in mind, if you are going to invest in a pair of bib shorts, you needn’t look any further than the Rapha Classic Bib Shorts II.
The Flyweight Bib Shorts have been specifically designed for cycling and training in hot and humid conditions. With an 80% polyester and 20% elastane combination fabric, they are light and breathable, featuring a thin mesh upper section with a cut away at the front to keep you cool. The material offers a soft four-way stretch to allow for maximum movement, and they have been treated with Coldblack, which reduces the build-up of heat by reducing the amount of sunlight absorbed by the fabric.
The first and most noticeable thing about this latest jersey from Rapha, is the design print, supposedly this has been inspired by the “dynamic visuals of the Rapha Rides campaign”. For me it looks like it has been inspired by the pattern on our local park and ride bus seats. It is clear to say that I am not a fan of the pattern but hey, even Rapha can’t get it right 100% of the time. Aesthetics aside, what really counts is how this jersey performs.