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The Merino Base Layer
Depending on which end of the Planet you reside, presently you will be gearing up for either winter or summer conditions. Excitement or despair… Whatever the weather, most riders will know the value of wearing a base layer. The Rapha Merino Base Layerww.rapha.cc/merino-base-layers/ helps to regulate body temperature and transfer moisture away from the skin on both scorching hot and freezing cold…
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D2R2
I'd been hearing about the fabled D2R2 for a couple of years before I actually had the chance to do the ride. The stuff of legend, stories were passed around like folklore at a couple of the local bike shops where I was working. Dirt roads for over 100 miles" is what one person said. "You simply cannot do this ride on a road bike" was another sentiment. But it was really more about how they sai…
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Belgian Beach Party
~WORDS & PHOTOS: Phil Deeker~ Although I’d been travelling for a few hours already, the day really began for me when I slid open the door of the train in Brussels. Belgian flags hung down from the luggage racks, on to a group of fans dressed in the same bold three colours, two of whom were wearing Santa Claus hats. I presume that they too had been travelling for a while, judging by the advanc…
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Knitted Hat
Made from 100 merino wool, Rapha’s Knitted Hat offers great comfort and protection on the coldest days out on the bike. Styled in a traditional Belgian shape, the hat has a knitted peak and a ribbed earband. Featuring a contrast stripe, the earband can be worn up or down depending on the conditions. Additional details include a Rapha logo tab on the rear, while the inside of the hat has a sof…
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Tweed – The original performance fabric
“Lots of fellows have asked me who my tailor is,” Bertie Wooster once remarked of his favourite tweed suit. “Doubtless in order to avoid him, Sir,” replied the ever-reliable Jeeves. Not a remark a chap’s ever likely to hear if he’s riding around town in Rapha’s take on this celebrated fabric, the Rapha Tweed Softshelltweed-softshell-1. Tweed, as any sartorially-minded fellow can …
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Merino Knee Warmers
Made from a fabric developed exclusively by Rapha, these high-performance knee warmers combine the natural performance properties of merino wool with a degree of Lycra for stretch and durability. They provide insulation, are highly breathable and also transfer moisture effectively. The fabric is quick-drying so the knee warmers can be used in a variety of conditions. Exclusive, merino-blen…
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Repair Service
Rapha offers a free repair service where a crash or accident has damaged a garment or a failure has occurred even after significant usage. This service also applies to garments outside the 90 day return policy, and where the damage is not due to manufacturing faults (see Faulty Items for more information). If your item was purchased from one of Rapha’s retail partners or not from the Rapha…
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Tailored Jacket
Rapha’s Tailored Jacket is where Savile Row tailoring meets performance city riding apparel. The jacket is a pioneering collaboration between Rapha and Timothy Everest, one of Britain’s leading bespoke tailors. Woven in Britain, the 100 wool fabric features an exclusive check designed by Timothy personally, with just a dash of Rapha pink. Created using nanotechnology, the fabric is both wa…
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RAPHA-QUETTE
By SIMON MILLS • White socks only from May onwards. Black socks are for winter months. • Yes, vintage jerseys - 20 years old or more - can look rather chic but, let’s face it, you do not ride for the US Postal/Quickstep/Liquigas team and you do not get paid big bucks to wear its garish livery, either… so who are you trying to kid? • All road cycling kit should be road cycling-sp…
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The PBP Kit List
~WORDS: James Fairbank & Phil Deeker PHOTOS: Wig Worland~ With their qualifying having long ridden off into the night, more than enough training miles accrued, final preparations for Paris-Brest-Parisww.rapha.cc/brevet-jersey/ 2011 now turn to kit, bike and…chocolate. James and Phil discuss. James Fairbank (JF): This has been a work in progress and includes lessons learnt over a qualific…