Chapter 8: Pro Team Shadow
Performance and protection without compromise on comfort. Dialled for your hardest efforts on the most unpredictable days.
Pro Team Shadow is the ultimate winter training system for changeable conditions. Engineered and fine tuned with WorldTour athletes, a new high-stretch fabric offers optimal comfort and freedom of movement, whilst a proprietary microporous membrane keeps you protected from adverse weather.
ENGINEERED FOR WINTER PERFORMANCE
The Pro Team Shadow range was created to meet the demands of riding and racing through the toughest environments. Developed with insight from World Tour riders and rigorously tested in the climate chambers at Leeds Beckett University, every piece is designed to perform when conditions are at their worst.
Riders asked for a better alternative to traditional rainwear. Garments which are more aerodynamic with greater versatility and built for consistent effort in changeable weather. The result is a close-fitting, weather-resistant system that balances protection, breathability and speed.
“We opted for high-stretch fabrics for comfort across a range of body types and an all over membrane to eliminate cold-spots. This combination hits the sweet spot between protection and breathability, so you can head out and ride in changeable conditions whilst remaining totally comfortable.”
– James Stannard, Head of Product Management at Rapha.
WHEN TO WEAR
Pro Team Shadow has been engineered to excel in changeable, damp and windy conditions.
Offering exceptional protection, the Pro Team Shadow Jacket is optimised for temperatures between -2 - 5°C, whilst the Pro Team Shadow Jersey and Gilet are designed for approximately 5-12°C.
PRO LEVEL PROTECTION
Pro Team Shadow uses a proprietary, single layer microporous membrane with PFAS free water resistance. It’s lightweight and breathable for high-tempo efforts, but still keeps out wind and rain. Tested and proven in the WorldTour by EF Pro Cycling athletes, it significantly reduces reliance on heavy layering.
Noah Streif of EF Education-Aevolo asserts that: “The Shadow Winter Jacket was a game changer for winter riding. It effortlessly keeps out wind and cold in temperatures where I would be piling on three or four layers previously.”
Taped critical seams also increase protection from the elements, ensuring you can stay comfortable and protected even when the conditions turn.
FAST FUNCTION
Every detail of the Pro Team Shadow range is shaped by the needs of the racer. A double zip system allows precise temperature control during hard efforts, while three rear pockets provide dependable storage for fuel and essentials on long winter miles.
Accompanying the Pro Team Shadow range are the new Pro Team Winter Tights III. A must-have for winter riding, evolved and re-engineered to offer ultimate protection and comfort.
PRO TEAM WINTER TIGHTS III
Featuring the new Pro Team chamois from our Pro Team Bib Shorts III. With increased foam density and reticulated structure for improved stability, moisture management and airflow.
Wind-block panels with PFAS-free durable water resistant coating protects from road spray. Internal gridded insulation for warmth and comfort.
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Chapter 6: Pro Team Ghost
Introducing Ghost – a radical new group of designs made for extreme heat.
Chapter 5: Hell or High Water
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Chapter 4: Eyes Up
A portrait of pro racer Ella Conolly’s preparation for the enduro World Cup series. Zeroing in on the pursuit of her ultimate vision – the top step of the podium.