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Shaking things up with North America’s longest running women’s pro cycling team.

500 kilometres. Eight days. 24th-31st December. The world’s favourite festive cycling challenge is back. Join us for even more miles and memories in our riding rite of passage.

Find the perfect pair of tights with fit and features tailor made for your riding style.

Find the perfect pair of tights with fit and features tailor made for your riding style.

Six weeks on from the grand finale of the first Tour de France Femmes in 33 years, we speak to the first ever American Tour de France winner Marianne Martin, plus EF Education-TIBCO-SVB riders Veronica Ewers, Emily Newsom and Abi Smith about the race.

At the height of the summer, golden singletrack beckons. You may find your peak moments surfing the heatwaves of summer’s trails. Here’s our helpful guide to prepare you for the best that’s yet to come.

The design of each jersey we make has been informed by thousands of kilometres of wear testing, and extensive research and development. But that is where the similarities end. To meet the needs of every rider, our most technical range yet is divided into four collections, complete with this guide to their differences.

The short and harsh days of winter have finally drawn to a close. This is the season we’ve all been waiting for. Spring is in full bloom, but don’t be fooled by the forecast – Mother Nature can still catch us off-guard this time of year. Here’s our helpful spring mountain biking guide to dressing properly so you can enjoy fresh tracks all day, every day.

The key to comfortable riding is a pair of quality bib shorts, but not a pair designed for somebody else. All of our women’s bib shorts are designed for women, tested by women, and include a women’s specific chamois pad.

Enjoying your ride shouldn’t come down to a game of chance. Plan ahead, check the forecast and make sure you’re ready to cycle through the best and the worst of the weather with versatile clothing that allows you to be flexible.

Even after earning a UCI DH Worlds title and three Canadian National DH Champs victories, Miranda Miller hasn’t slowed down. The Squamish local brings a committed racer’s focus and irreverent sense of humor to everything she does, and next up in her sights is the podium at the Enduro World Series.

Seasons change and so do we. Tired legs are refreshed, worn out kit is replaced, and new colours bring a new lease of life. Make a change with these bold and bright new colours across our collections, arriving throughout the coming season.

If winter is the hardest time to ride, it’s also the most rewarding. Cold, crisp starts into low sun are worth getting out for, but challenging weather, short days and seasonal merriment can mean the bike is easily neglected. Here’s our comprehensive guide to keeping the pedals turning right through winter.

If winter is the hardest time to ride, it’s also the most rewarding. Cold, crisp starts into low sun are worth getting out for, but challenging weather, short days and seasonal merriment can mean the bike is easily neglected. Here’s our comprehensive guide to keeping the pedals turning right through winter.

Long days made for riding, racing, and exploring with friends await. Still, summer brings its own set of challenges to the committed cyclist. Follow our guide of tips and tricks to stay comfortable on the road as the heat rises.

The daylight hours grow ever more precious and the elements are working against us. But autumn and winter riding offers great riches to those willing to brave the cold. Follow our guide of tips and tricks to stay comfortable on the dirt as temps drop.

A comprehensive guide to caring for your water-repellent garments.

You can’t predict the weather, but you can prepare for it with our all-new Trail Pants designed to offer durable protection, consistent comfort and complete freedom of movement on even the wettest winter rides.

Heading north on British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway to put our winter range of Rapha Performance Trailwear through its paces.

From packable gilets and adaptable arm warmers for cool early morning starts to lightweight and breathable jerseys for longer rides in warmer weather, read our hints and tips on what to wear this spring and make the most of every ride.

From lightweight waterproof layers and adaptable accessories for sudden rain showers to reflective detailing for visibility in low light, read our hints and tips on what to wear this autumn and make the most of every ride.

From lightweight waterproof layers and adaptable accessories for sudden rain showers to reflective detailing for visibility in low light, read our hints and tips on what to wear this autumn and make the most of every ride.

For the first time in months, there’s warmth in the sun and it’s light in the evenings. Spring has arrived. Make the most of it with our comprehensive guide.

Preparation is the best solution to riding in the rain. Wet bodies lose heat faster than they dry, and cold bodies don’t work efficiently. Follow our guide to cover up for whatever the weather can muster.

Sunday 18th September

Celebrating the feeling of freedom that only a bike ride can provide with an all-new collection of limited edition adventure apparel for women.

From the sights we pass to the places we stay and the people we meet along the way, riding a trail together is a binding experience. In Oregon and Colorado, five Rapha riders undertook their own journey along sections of the iconic TransAmerica Trail.

Having made his mark crushing XC tracks around the world, Adam Craig might have stopped racing but he hasn’t slowed down. A leading trail access advocate and product testing maestro, he is now a key member of the Rapha athlete roster.

With Olympic medals and national titles aplenty across BMX, 4X, slalom, downhill and enduro, Jill Kintner is one of the most versatile and accomplished riders the sport has ever seen.

After a bizarre but brilliant year of racing, founder Simon Mottram, staff and friends of Rapha pick their stand out moments.

How did the great female champions of seasons past stay fit over the winter? Author Isabel Best revisits some of her favourite tales of winter riding from the female cycling icons celebrated in her book, Queens of Pain.

As the first snows of winter fell back in October, we followed three Rapha riders in search of a home away from home on an intrepid overnighter into one of Norway’s greatest wildernesses.

The successor to our original and definitive winter softshell, the Classic Winter GORE-TEX Jacket returns with the latest generation INFINIUM™ fabric technology as well as a raft of redesigned features that will help you enjoy winter rides rather than simply enduring them.

Three-times Canadian Cyclocross Champion. Three-times Pan American Cyclocross Champion. Cyclocross World Cup winner. It’s an enviable palmarès for any aspiring racer, but for 27-year-old Maghalie Rochette, this is just the beginning.

As global uncertainty continues, pro cyclists and fans around the world have reason to rejoice this week with the long-awaited return of road racing. And even though it might feel a little different to seasons gone by, the pre-race excitement is just as palpable.

In a world turned upside down, jumping on your bike is a chance to let your mind wander, to resurrect your routine and to set the tone. Whether you’re riding inside or out, our latest collections are now available in a carefully curated selection of new colours, ready for the road ahead.

Professional cycling is the toughest sport in the world. What separates the winners is an ability to overcome and find comfort in the chaos. The Pro Team Shoe combines three advanced technologies, years of research and 30,000 kilometres of wear testing to provide absolute comfort, even in your most uncomfortable moments.

Roll up to a ride without enough on, and you’ll soon be turning back home in search of central heating. But get your layers right, and you’ll make the most of your winter miles. Use our guide to learn the principles of staying warm on cold days.

Roll up to a ride without enough on, and you’ll soon be turning back home in search of central heating. But get your layers right, and you’ll make the most of your winter miles. Use our guide to learn the principles of staying warm on cold days.

Meet the wild women of CANYON//SRAM as they prepare for the new year. After a slew of impressive results in stage races, classics and Monuments throughout 2019, we get a rare glimpse into a moment of unguarded introspection.

The Explore Winter Tights take the radical pocket design from our popular Cargo Bib Shorts and add large reflective panels on the lower leg and a warm fleece-backed fabric to keep you warm, well-stocked and visible on winter adventures.

A road captain’s view of six rain-streaked days of racing at the 2019 Women’s Tour from CANYON//SRAM’s experienced Australian Tiffany Cromwell.

Finally, all your hard work and commitment on the bike pays off.

Colombian cycling is the strongest it’s ever been. Noughties trailblazers Rigoberto Urán and Nairo Quintana are still kicking it at the top of the sport, recently joined by a new generation of wonderkids like Egan Bernal – last year’s Tour of California winner – and his team mate Ivan Sosa. But has EF Education First Pro Cycling unearthed a talent to top them all? Ahead of his debut for the team in pink at Cali, Rapha spoke to 21-year-old Sergio Higuita.

The cost of operating an elite-level cycling team has ballooned in recent years. In an attempt to costs spiralling further out of control, the Rapha Roadmap investigates ways of maximising revenue streams in cycling.

Hannah and Alice Barnes are sisters in arms, teammates and, since last September, world champions. We checked in with the CANYON//SRAM duo ahead of this weekend’s Tour of Yorkshire for their thoughts on a race that takes on extra significance this year…

The addition of Tejay van Garderen to EF Education First Pro Cycling’s stable of stage racers made waves over the winter. A proven winner at WorldTour level, the American has been on the cusp of greatness without quite achieving it. But, as he assures us in the second of EF Gone Racing’s rider interviews, his best years are still ahead of him.

Three new chamois pads designed specifically for women, each three years in the making, all with a single goal: to make our women’s cycling shorts the most comfortable in the world.

To solve a problem, you first have to understand it. The complete overhaul of our range of women’s chamois pads was driven by a predominantly female team to create cycling shorts made for women, by women. For the final word on a project all about comfort, we spoke to four of our female wear testers.

Marco Pantani is a rider like no other, one of just a handful of cyclists whose exploits are etched into cycling history.

In a vintage year for road racing, Rapha founder and CEO Simon Mottram picks his top moments of panache.

As the temperature falls and the light fades, it’s harder to get out and ride. Led by our legendary merino jerseys and padded tights, the Classic collection takes on the challenges of autumn and winter riding.

As the temperature falls and the light fades, it’s harder to get out and ride. Led by our legendary merino jerseys and the redesigned Winter Tights, the Classic collection takes on the challenges of autumn and winter riding.

Don’t let the falling temperatures keep you indoors. Our Core collection includes winter essentials for every cyclist’s wardrobe, offering value that doesn’t compromise on comfort and performance.

From the fin-de-siècle velodromes of North America to the glamour and chaos of the first women’s Tour de France, Queens of Pain offers a sweeping panorama of female racing history.

Since May 2016, an anonymous writer has been penning a series of diary entries about long-distance riding for Rapha. In this piece we reveal his name.

In Episode 11, Rapha Race Radio makes it to Paris for the party, but not before going surfing with Tour de France stage winner Juan Antonio Flecha and meeting some proud Welsh fans at the final time trial.

For the uninitiated, cycling clothing can throw up more questions than answers. In this Manual, we recommend what to wear and explain why it’s alright to wear something tight.

The latest publication from Rapha Editions plots the history not only of the world’s most famous race but also the country that hosts it. Editor Guy Andrews and renowned writer Paul Fournel discuss the inspiration behind their new book.

CANYON//SRAM at the OVO Energy Women’s Tour

This week’s selection from the Mondial archive investigates themes very pertinent to Explore: are we too reliant on GPS navigation and is it changing our brains in ways we don’t yet understand? Science writer and broadcaster Kat Arney investigates.

Tested in the world’s hottest and most humid riding climates, the Souplesse Flyweight Jersey is made to take the heat.

The Classics never get old.

Rapha Cycling Club Manchester

Special edition women’s collection

When Rapha received Ruth Cousins’ entry for last year’s ‘Spirit of the #Festive500’ Awards, we knew immediately that we’d found our winner.

Whether it’s an early start or late finish, a grey winter day or a foggy spring morning, road cyclists are especially vulnerable when the light dips.

Winter Training In North West England With The Rapha Cycling Club

Here, the riders of CANYON//SRAM share their thoughts on how they fell in love with cycling, how they ensure they perform at their the best, and why more women should ride bikes.

From what to eat the night before to nutritious roadside snacks and the best post-ride recovery food, here’s how to dial in your diet for the Women’s 100.

Famed for winter sports, the Austrian Alps offer a cache of hidden gems for discerning riders.

Five ways to stay motivated this winter

Whatever the weather, Rapha has a jacket for it.

Sonoma County is Californian wine country and as such possess two key elements that are also favoured by cyclists: plenty of sun and rolling hills.

Pack Light. Travel Far.

At first you try to avoid it. The circumstances are just right: 15 degrees, dry roads and surroundings in blossom. All those hours in the basement will now prove themselves worth it. Time to go outdoors.

More than 70 percent of South Korea is covered by mountains, and among this tightly knit network of ranges and river systems to the east of the Korean peninsula, the Taebaek mountains stretch all the way from the north to the southern coast.

As the sun set over Northern Tasmania’s Tamar Valley on Friday 13th March 2015, the Rapha Prestige Launceston began, with riders gathering on the deck of the Barrel Room Restaurant at Velo Wines.

The Rapha Cycling Club In Puhoi

For a British company focused on quality and innovation, finding the right designers, developers and manufacturers is key.

Rejecting the misery of winter and embracing the cold is what cyclocross is all about. Without traffic or road signs, you are free to roam.

Five tips from Rapha riders on turning the pedals throughout the winter.

The Rapha Prestige tasks teams of riders with an all-day adventure across stunning terrain.

Adventure. Teamwork. Resilience.

Adventure. Teamwork. Resilience.

With motivation at an all-year low, winter is the hardest season in which to ride. But those who brave the cold are invariably rewarded. Here’s our comprehensive guide to dressing properly so you can keep the pedals turning in comfort this winter.

Adventure. Teamwork. Resilience.

Having a unique history with the blend of Western and Japanese culture, along with its surroundings of beautiful ocean and nature, this was the location where women from all over Japan gathered to take on an adventure.

This May, we’re celebrating the Giro d’Italia in its absence by revisiting the 1962 edition. The race began outside Milan’s famous Duomo under grey skies – dank weather that would prove to be an ominous omen for our protagonist Franco Balmamion. After months of tireless training, his Giro challenge looked all but over in the first week on the road to Sestri Levante.