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Description
Designed for high-tempo riding and racing when the temperature is close to freezing, the Women's Pro Team Thermal Base Layer takes the Classic Deep Winter Base Layer as inspiration and adds a technical twist. This base layer is made from a polyester fabric that has a soft grid finish against the skin, engineered to trap air and keep your body warm without compromising the fabric’s quick-drying and fast-wicking properties. This ensures that even when you sweat during hard efforts, moisture won’t work against you on your cool down. The base layer has a tall snood which covers up to the mouth and ears when worn high, with a gap at the back for longer hair.
Why We Love It:
- All our products are put through their paces by our staff and wear testing team around the world. Here’s why we love this particular product:
“By far the best base layer I own for winter riding, super warm without making you over heat and not see through so can wear with just a jacket and no jersey when the weather isn't super cold but you still want the warmth of a base layer.”
Emily Carey, Supply Chain Sustainability Lead
Details and Materials
- Made of a warm, quick-drying polyester fabric
- Two fabric weights, with thicker insulation across chest and arms for added warmth
- Tall collar covers mouth and ears when worn high
- Same ‘Race’ cut as other Women's Pro Team base layers – for a low on-bike position
Front
- 84% Polyester
- 16% Spandex
Back
- 91% Polyester
- 9% Spandex
Fit
Compare our fits
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 |
| Waist | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 |
| Hips | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 111 |
| Chest | 30.5 | 32.5 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 40.5 |
| Waist | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Hips | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Q&A
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Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Functionality wise it's my go-to
Got this base layer in purple to match my Brevet jersay, together they make my rides warm and stylish and been my go-to during fall and winter in UK (I do add more layers when colder outside). Love the turtle neck functionality and use if often, in cold weather even over my face and put through ponytail to keep my neck warm. Do note - Top is on shorter side and my torzo is relatively short (162 cm), which is okay when you tuck it in with bib shorts or high waisted tights. Otherwise on it's own it is not the most flattering look (with shoulders and shorter fit) but thankfully there is Jersay over it. Could imagine to some tall ladies it may be too short.
Date published: 2020-12-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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KellyK from
My 'go to' winter base layer.
I bought the black version of this top, as I was given the olive coloured one as a christmas present, and have worn it on every ride since receiving it!!
I ride quite 'hard' on my rides and am impresses how it does NOT hold any moisture, despite my mid layers being a bit damp at times.
Love the ponytail hole at the back as it helps the high neck stay in pace and not to drop down....use it all the time.
Feels lovely against the skin.
I am a size 8, and wear a size S.
The only base layer I wear next to skin on my winter/cold rides.
Date published: 2020-01-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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HeatherL from
Nice concept, great base, but.....
So awesome that I purchased an extra one. This base layer is the foundation to helping you stay warm. It really does the job well. Just a bit of feedback. All of us don’t have thin, straight hair. The ponytail hole does not accommodate those with thick, long, voluminous hair. All of my hair will not fit through the opening provided for a ponytail, so I’m left with a gaping hole at the back of my neck. Luckily, I have my hair to keep me warm. Other than that small gripe, I think the base layer is excellent. It’s extremely warm and depending on the temp, can be work without a jersey with just a thin wind jacket.
Date published: 2021-02-06
Rated 4 out of
5
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Madmanandhisbikes from
A plesant surprise
I bought this as a gift for my wife , who not only supports my cycling habit, but also drives me to many events. She has not taken it off, and she loves the pony tail hole in the back.
Thanks Rapha, I now have a ride for 2 more bike races.
Date published: 2019-12-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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JC66 from
Perfect for a Cold Winter Ride
I live in Canada and the temperature has already dropped to -8C. This base layer was perfect. When I was riding into the wind, the tall snood protected my face and could easily be lowered out of the wind. It provides excellent wicking. Would buy another one.
Date published: 2019-11-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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alb16 from
ideal for winter training
This item is perfect if you need winter protection but also overheat quickly. I'm usually cold to start with and then overheat very quickly. This item works better for me than the merino version of it as it is very breathable yet it keeps you warm.
Date published: 2019-11-11
Rated 4 out of
5
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Ursel from
Keep you warm
Keep you warm. Material is not very stretchy and therefore even M size fits quite small. Usually I wear merino shirts S size.
Date published: 2020-12-24
Rated 2 out of
5
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katja from
too tight collar
was really looking forward but got completely disappointed :/ the
collar is too too tight so i can’t really use it to cover my mouth, which makes “cool detail” - the opening for hair useless :/ otherwise it is warm, but this long collar which can’t be lifted up makes too much discomfort under my jackets collar so no, i wouldn’t recommend this product
Date published: 2021-01-13
What is the laundry advise for this item?
We recommend machine washing this at 30 degrees C on a gentle cycle and hanging it up or laying it out to dry.
Date published: 2023-01-19
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