By Joe Hall • 3rd October 2012 • Posted in Products
Whoever said ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ obviously never eyed-up someone in a Classic Softshell. With that in mind, judging the correct piece of outerwear to cover yourself in before a ride can be even more important than deciding which way to cook your eggs in the morning. Do you know your Softshell from your Hardshell? Your Transfer Jacket from your Hi-Vis Gilet? You’d think it would be easy enough. To help prepare for winter here is a (somewhat subjective) guide to the best Rapha jackets for AW12.
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By Joe Hall • 22nd August 2012 • Posted in Products
The Autumn Winter 2012 range from Rapha features some leading new outerwear pieces including garments using proprietary fabrics and greater visibility. There are rich new colourways, updated jerseys, shorts, base layers, an expanded number of accessories and a brand new collection for the coming season.
Rapha have again developed the best performance fabrics, using modern construction methods and the highest quality components for the finest range yet.
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By philip deeker • 6th August 2012 • Posted in Products
Choosing the right kit for a ride is a critical moment: too much and you might cook, too little and you could be shivering away any chance of enjoying yourself. With experience this process now takes me seconds rather than minutes, but always ends with a pause before choosing what might seem the least important accessory of all, the cycling cap.
I never ride without one. When spending long hours in the saddle, we become particularly sensitive to every sensation: a bead of sweat, a loose knee warmer. With every passing minute our awareness increases. A cotton cap on your bonce may seem insignificant but personally, on a comfort level, I put it right up there with the chamois pad and those irreplaceable merino socks and base layer.
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By Joe Hall • 4th April 2012 • Posted in Products
The latest film from Sierra Nevada by Ben Ingham. Our two riders tested out the latest Pro Team Jersey, new Base Layer, Pro Team Shorts and Socks.
See the Pro Team collection »
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By Joe Hall • 16th March 2012 • Posted in Products
Directed by Ben Ingham | Featuring the Rapha Grand Tour Shoes
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By Joe Hall • 16th February 2012 • Posted in Products
The time of unveiling is almost upon us. All the latest designs, new components and revitalised colourways for Spring Summer 2012 will shortly be revealed. So to whet your curiosity, here are some sneak shots of the products that will make spring and summer 2012 a season of endless riding and racing. And if it isn't obvious from the photography, below are some cryptic descriptions.
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