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We have been to Belgium and can confirm that the soul of bike racing is alive and well. We found it atop a ridge, being resuscitated by a crowd of people drinking beer underneath a giant crucifix, as deep, dark house music pumped out of a giant speaker only to be snatched by a cruel north wind and hurled over the sodden muddy fields below.

There’s a natural connection between the trails and those that ride them, it requires a willingness to give back to the ground you ride on.

The North Shore is the motherland of modern mountain biking. We went back to our roots this autumn to meet legendary trailbuilder Todd “Digger” Fiander.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Born and bred in Boulder, Colorado, Joey is an award-winning filmmaker and a diversely skilled rider who’s brought ambitious backcountry adventures to the heart of mountain biking.

For a rider who first got in the saddle as an adult, Lael has cycled far and wide. Her first big feat was riding every inch of Alaska and now, with Rapha, she’s ready to embark on a whole new set of adventures.

As the leaves fall from the trees and the sun sets shortly after each day’s stage finish, time is running out for riders to make their mark on this strangest of Tours. As ever, the third week is largely the preserve of the climbers and overall contenders but there are opportunities for the fastmen too. Here’s what to look out for on the run into Paris.

It is time to choose cycling and, like so many riders around the world already have, to tell the world why.

From the chaos of last-minute cancellations to a more protracted pause, this spring has been unlike any other Tiffany Cromwell has seen. We caught up with CANYON//SRAM’s experienced Aussie road captain in Finland to hear how she is handling the new reality of life as a pro.

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.

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.

For those with a heavy workload, lightweight fabrics won’t last long. Designed with lifelong mechanics, we have combined satisfyingly substantial fabrics with reinforced rivets and rubberised decals to create a collection of casual workwear designed to stand the test of time.

In the first of four double-shots of digital road racing reportage to be published in July, we review the runners and riders in this year’s Grand Boucle.

Justin Williams is the US National Elite Road and Criterium champion and one of the fastest sprinters in road cycling. He’s also from south central Los Angeles. A man with his path to the top blocked at every turn.

A WorldTour debutant at 29, Mike Woods is a late starter but a fast learner. Now 32, he’s clinched Monument and World Championship podiums, and starts this Sunday’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège as a leading contender.

If you had a famous cycling father, you’d be forgiven for giving the bike a wide berth – especially when you share a name. But Miguel Indurain has found his own road. After gaining a degree in business, he chose to ride for the love of adventure.

Our original and most refined cycle clothing collection, Classic is made with carefully selected materials for those who refuse to choose between performance and style.

Built from the ground up, over two years from sketch to shoe box, our new Explore and Classic cycling shoes mark a step change for Rapha. We spoke to the designers and wear testers to get the lowdown.

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.

The Explore collection incorporates technical innovations that push the boundaries of design. The Cargo Bib Shorts and Technical T-Shirt form a unique combination that is quickly becoming a uniform for the most adventurous riders.

Kasia Niewiadoma is an out of this world bike racer. A heart-on-her-sleeve attacker with jet heels, the CANYON//SRAM star will line up at this Saturday’s Strade Bianche determined to win. Having placed second for three consecutive years, the Polish 24-year-old says that she now knows what she was doing wrong before, and hopes to take that step up. We spoke to her about success, suffering, and it all being ignored by the organisers.

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

Those who commute by bike know its virtues. They also know what they need from a jacket. Waterproof, breathable and visible, the Commuter Jacket is made for the rigours of riding to work.

It’s hard to hold a conversation with headphones in at the gym or shouting across a tennis court but cycling is different. Welcome to the sociable sport.

Los Angeles is unlike anywhere in the world. A patchwork of city and mountain, it was the location of our latest shoot and a place where riding is the answer to life's daily challenges.

We’ve been designing the world’s finest bib shorts for years, yet we’ve never had control of their interaction with saddles. Until now.

Tested in the world’s hottest and most humid riding climates, the Pro Team Flyweight Jersey and Bib Shorts are made to take the heat.

In January, Rapha photographer and filmmaker George Marshall travelled to northern Argentina with long-distance riders Jesse Carlsson, Sarah Hammond and Neil Phillips.

The Cycling Podcast is a 30-minute show providing insight, analysis and commentary on that day’s action - straight from the roadside.

In this short film, we pay tribute to Phil Deeker 'Cicerone' of the mountains.

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.

Unique insights into every aspect of the team, showing just why it’s the little things that make Team Sky one of the world’s best.

The Rapha Continental began in 2007 to explore the road less travelled, discovering those things you only find out on the open road with your fellow riders.

Use our fit calculator to find the perfect size saddle and bib short combination.

Rapha and RSA Films present three short films inspired by the people, places and stories of road racing.

Rapha and RSA Films present three short films inspired by the people, places and stories of road racing.

The Rapha Cargo Bib Shorts are covered by our 30-day no quibble guarantee.

Rapha is proud to present Van Diemen's Land, the first ride from the Rapha Continental 2012, featuring a short film, words and photos from Tasmania.

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.