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Description
World-Tour proven waterproof shell
On hard rides or races in changeable conditions riders need a breathable and waterproof outer shell that will protect them from the worst of the weather and won’t cause them to overheat. The Rapha Pro Team Race Cape is that garment.
This season’s updated version is made of a new performance fabric by Polartec that is both highly breathable and offers superior protection from the elements. A small zip pocket on the left side of the jacket, for easy access to an energy bar or gel.
A favourite garment of our sponsored pro racers, the Race Cape is tailored for a close ‘Race fit’ and has extra features such as zipped cuffs and fully-taped seams. The jacket packs down into a compact bundle and fits in a jersey pocket.
A dropped tail keeps road spray off of the back of your jersey, and the fabric has a slight stretch to allow the jacket to keep its shape over fully-loaded pockets.
The zip has a textured puller for easy use when wearing gloves, and the zipped cuffs make it easy to remove the jacket while on the bike, as well as providing ventilation. The cape also has a bonded strip at the elbows for you to cut around, if you prefer your waterproof short-sleeved.
N.B. To maintain and protect your waterproof products we recommend using Rapha Apparel Re-Proofer »
Reviews:
"Rapha makes some bloody good kit and the Race Cape is a prime example. It looks great even in hard-to-pull-off fluoro yellow ('chartreuse' in Rapha-speak) and fit and comfort is superb. Designed with performance in mind - with input from Team Sky - it's snug, with a shorter front so it keeps its shape when you're on the drops. The zip has a storm flap, the cuffs are zipped, it breathes really well and is highly waterproof." - Cycling Plus, March 2015
Details and Materials
- Waterproof, breathable stretch fabric by Polartec
- Zip pocket [not waterproof] on left side
- Reflective details on front and back
- Soft neoprene collar
- Zips on cuff to make it easier to take on and off
- Easy-up VISLON® zip
- Three-layer laminate fabric
- Pro Team race fit
- 68% polyester
- 32% nylon
Fit
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Compare our fits
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 83-88 | 88-94 | 94-100 | 100-106 | 106-111 | 111-117 |
| Waist | 67-72 | 72-78 | 78-84 | 84-90 | 90-96 | 96-101 |
| Hips | 84-89 | 89-95 | 95-101 | 101-107 | 107-112 | 112-118 |
| Chest | 32.5- 34.5 | 35-37 | 37.5-39.5 | 40-41.5 | 42-43.5 | 44-46 |
| Waist | 26.5-28.5 | 28.5-30.5 | 31-33 | 33.5-35.5 | 36-37.5 | 38-40 |
| Hips | 33-35 | 35.5-37.5 | 38-39.5 | 41.5-42 | 42.5-44 | 44.5-46.5 |
HELP WITH MEASURING
HELP WITH MEASURING
1 CHEST
Using a tape measure, take the total measurement around the fullest part of your chest, holding the tape horizontally.
2 WAIST
Run the tape around the narrowest part of your waist holding the tape horizontally.
3 HIPS
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of the hip, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
Q&A
View questionsCare instructions
- Machine wash – 30C
- Wash with similar colours
- Rinse well
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not bleach
- Do not iron
- Do not steam
- Do not dry clean
Recommended
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Laotian from
Expensive
This is expensive! However, that said it is very good. Folks said a base layer and this would be fine and it is for me. Well made using some hi tech fabrics. Breathes well. You may still get a bit of moisture underneath but I think this is as good as it gets. The cuff zips are a nice touch. I bought a large as I'm not a slim Jim. I am 5'8" and 75kg with a 1cm layer of lard around chest and a very slight rubber tyre at my mid rift... ok maybe 30mm rather than 28mm tyre! Fits me perfectly all over inc arms. I wish you hadn't put Rapha logo on the neck line. Only time will tell if it lasts well but everything else I have from rapha
Date published: 2016-11-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Duke1 from
Workhorse jacket
I bought the race cape just for wet rides but have used it more for a windshell in cold temps. It works beautifully in all conditions. I wear a merino base layer, Brevet long sleeve jersey and the race cape and I am comfy down to 30 degrees. The cut is ideal -- the sleeves are an ideal length and the cuff zips work well with long gloves. I wish Rapha would standardize the sleeve length. This jacket has perfect sleeve length but my Brevet jersey is too short in the sleeves. The slim cut of the race cap pretty much eliminates wind flapping and is extremely comfortable when in a riding position. Would highly recommend for all conditions.
Date published: 2016-11-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Grand Hack from
At long last! A rain jacket that works.
Very happy with this. After trying many jackets including the Rapha Rain Jacket which when worn, all felt like a sauna in a plastic bag, the Race Cape has really been a game changer for me. I'm an overheater and I breathe exceptionally well in this. Like to pair it with a Pro-Team Long sleeve base layer. Just the right temp. Adjustable zip cuffs are genius for squeezing gloves through then sealing the wrists shut. Wind proofing is superb.
Not quite 5 -star as i really hoped the dropped back hemline would stay dropped when riding. It tends to rise up with or without full jersey pockets.
Date published: 2017-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
scubasteve7 from
Flawless!
With Strade Bianche fast-approaching, I bought this in anticipation of the heavy rain which would turn the white gravel roads into muddy rivers. And it delivered way beyond expectation in terms of waterproofing, warmth and overall comfort!
The rain was falling heavily from the start, yet it simply bounced off the jacket and core temperature remained consistent. Over the gravel roads, head-to-toe caked in mud, grit and water, it remained perfectly dry and warm inside, with the fit and comfort ideal for racing and movement when climbing, sprinting and in the drops. By the end, the jacket was white and brown and barely recognisable, but had done the best job of any rain jacket I've ever ridden or raced in. My inner layers (Rapha mesh base layer and a long-sleeve jersey) were spotless and dry, after almost 5 hours in the rain. This Race Cape is truly amazing.
Date published: 2017-03-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
offtheback from
Excellent but...........
I purchased this cape to replace a Rapha rain jacket that had finally given-up. I rightly replaced the rain jacket with a Gore Active jacket but didn't like its cut - too baggy.
The cut of the race cape is, to me, much better. I'm 1.79 tall and weigh approx. 76kg and the medium is a snug / good fit over a medium brevet jersey.
The neoprene collar is excellent at keeping water out and the zipped cuffs making getting it on / off especially with gloves on easy.
The zip is easy to undo when a bit of extra ventilation is required.
Here's the "but" - I ordered the chartreuse and whilst great on the visibility front I'm not sure how good it's going to look after a season or two.
Bearing in-mind it's a race cape it doesn't pack down as small as the rain jacket
Date published: 2017-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chris Mayhew from
Submersible!
Excellent hard man's rain jacket. Completely waterproof and adds just a touch of warmth. It's thick enough that you can get it into a pocket but it takes a bit of folding. If you need something more packable the Classic or Core are your best bets, but this one will get you through any deluge. The zipper is really easy to operate and the velcro is great for closing it until you can operate the zipper. They are a very trim fit with no stretch, classic Rapha cut.
Date published: 2017-01-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
dyesie from
Rapha Pro Team Race Cape
As you would expect this has excellent build quality and is as close to waterproof as you can get with good breathability too. You'll still get damp underneath if your working hard. Comes up small but I think everyone knows that. But it is only just packable, you will do well to squeeze this in a jersey pocket particularly with the long arms and zips.
Date published: 2016-10-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Veloforte from
Waterproof and remarkably breathable too!
Kept me dry, warm and happy over 4 days of torrential rain in the Dolomites - At times the storms lasted over 3hours and were at an average temperature of 25C so it was really hard to decide what to take - this jacket became the go to plan - and was incredible. Yes, it's a little heavier to carry in your jersey than a wind jacket or Gillet, but there's not much in it really and when you ned it, it's so much better than either of those two options. An essential item!
Date published: 2017-07-26
Hello! If you are in betwene two sizes, would you go up a size? I am 182 cm and 100 cm in chest. And is it to be tight or do you want air in betwene?
Hi, for this particular garment which is streamlined and race fit we do suggest that if you fit in between sizes then do try the larger size first and should you need to exchange or refund, we have a 90 days return period for new/unused garments with tags and in saleable condition.
Date published: 2018-04-16
Are they suppose to be snug fitting or s bit lose fit?
Hi, our Pro Team range is a race fit so it will fit snug in comparison to our Classic or Brevet ranges.
Date published: 2018-04-05
Are the materials the same as the Classic Rain Jacket II? Other then more aero fit any real difference?
Hi, the material of the Pro Team Race Cape is different, more robust and slightly more heavy weight in comparison to the Classic Rain Jacket.
Date published: 2017-12-04
Hi, How is this different from the winter jacket - they seem to offer the same, waterproof and windproof?
Hi, the Pro Team Race Cape is more of a lightweight waterproof shell that packs down into a compact bundle and fits in a jersey pocket. It does not have a fleeced inner side like most of our winter jackets.
Date published: 2017-11-21
is the pro team soft shell jacket similar to castelli GABBA as the warmth is concerned, I have the gabba so need something warmer
This Jacket is a wind and water resistant shell for Racing. You would typically wear a Jersey underneath this Jacket
Date published: 2017-10-19
Using base layer, arm warmers and short sleeve jersey is this jacket good for winter?
This jacket is fully waterproof and breathable. However as we all regulate temperature differently it is hard to advice on the temperature range for individuals and differing exertion levels will also affect its properties.
Date published: 2017-09-28
Whats the difference between the wind Jacket and the pro team cape regarding heat retention? I know one is more water proof than the other, but I normally dont ride in the rain. Which would you recommend for chilly morning?
The Wind Jacket is a lighter weight Jacket and will retain less heat than the Race Cape. Both are wind and water resistant, with the Race Cape being more waterproof of the two
Date published: 2017-09-25
I've got the pale green version of this jacket which is now disappointingly mud stained after a rainy ride yesterday-any tips for how to get it looking clean again without ruining the material?
We suggest using our Apparel Wash on this item and then reproofing if it has gotten particularly dirty as the dirty residue trapped in the fibre compromise the waterproofing. Road grime is difficult to remove from lighter coloured items as a constituent part of the mud is also engine oil from vehicles. The stain will be an oil based residue and as the Race Cape is made from an oil-based fibre, separating oil from oil is near on impossible.
Date published: 2017-10-25
Thank you for your request. We’ll contact you when your Pro Team Race Cape is available.
