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Our jerseys have raced to victory in the world’s most prestigious races, they have been worn on cross-continental adventures, and they are the trusted choice of club riders around the world.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

A comprehensive guide to washing and caring for your GORE-TEX cycling garments to help them protect you better and last longer.

No compromises, no shortcuts, no such thing as bad weather. We work with GORE-TEX to create the world’s best weather-protective cycling jackets for use on any terrain, in any conditions.

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.

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.

Cyclists are simple to buy for, when you know where to look. Find the gift that makes their, or your, ride with our selection of festive gifts arranged by popularity and price.

From hustling hives of activity to quieter quarters and newer neighbourhoods, unlock your city with a new capsule of refined pieces, each designed to deliver performance and style for the everyday.

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

A comprehensive guide to caring for your woolen cycling garments.

A comprehensive guide to caring for your down garments.

Celebrating the double Giro triumph of one of Italian cycling’s forgotten champions with a luxurious limited edition collection created to honour Franco Balmamion, the Eagle of the Canavese.

A limited edition collection celebrating the world’s most famous cross courses.

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. Whether it’s lightweight packable layers for tropical climates or thermal waterproof garments for a freezing downpour. Follow our guide to cover up for whatever the weather can muster.

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.

Whether you’re matching your outfit, mirroring your mood or motivating yourself ahead of the new season, there’s a colour in our new palette to suit your style. With a range of new colours now available and more launching soon, discover a cycling kit that is as bold as your ambitions.

London club. Italian soul.

A whole new way to dress for bikepacking trips, the Explore collection features garments and accessories for the roads less travelled. Here’s your guide to dressing for rides off the beaten path.

Introducing firm favourites and all-new additions, complete with a range of carefully curated colours to match the upcoming season.

A limited edition collection honouring the era when professional cycling first looked to the future, embraced new technology, and transformed itself beyond all recognition.

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.

Introducing the Pro Team Long Sleeve Training Jersey – the definitive jersey for covering the kilometres while training in cooler conditions.

A world away from three-week tours, criterium racing is a distinct discipline deserving of dedicated kit. Created specifically for all-out efforts between the barriers, the Crit collection returns with a new reflective design modelled on road markings flashing beneath racers’ wheels.

Introducing our all-new range of eyewear: four new frames designed for four different types of riding, complete with our pioneering Rider Optimised Surface Enhancement technology, developed specifically to help cyclists see hazards sooner and plot a smoother line.

SEE CLEARER.GO FURTHER.

Cycling can seem a little serious sometimes but it really doesn’t have to be. Riding your bike is an adventure, a conversation, an escape from reality, and to prove it, we took four riders on a Californian road trip that promised spontaneous stops with dinosaurs, Madonna-inspired hairstyles, beautiful rides and much more besides.

Cycling can seem a little serious sometimes but it really doesn’t have to be. Riding your bike is an adventure, a conversation, an escape from reality, and our collaboration with Outdoor Voices proves it. After meeting two years ago on a cycling adventure in Mallorca, we started work. Now, we’re ready to reveal it.

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.

At a time when many of us are working from home, prepare yourself for a more efficient return to your daily routine with the Pro Team Lightweight Backpack, a lightweight, low-profile storage solution designed specifically for training before and after work.

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.

From gentle warm-ups to sweat-drenched sufferfests, the indoor trainer is an oft-maligned piece of equipment with a lot to say for itself. Even before the turbo got smart, it was responsible for race wins and world records. Now there’s been something of a renaissance.

Developed with the most adventurous riders over thousands of miles in the saddle, our first down jacket was designed to be incredibly warm, packable and lightweight.

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.

Our Limited Edition Transfer collection takes rest and recovery to a new level in collaboration with renowned Dutch textile innovators Byborre. Founder Borre Akkersdijk explains the engineered knit technology behind the new range.

To ensure our recently launched Mechanics collection withstands long days in the workshop, we had three builders and fixers test it out. Here, we catch up with the first of them, British frame builder and ultra-endurance rider Rob Quirk, for his take on a job that is one part profession, two parts passion.

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.

Special edition, designed for exploration and inspired by adventures in Vietnam.

To help riders beat the heat and humidity, Rapha’s design team looked to cycling’s past. Bringing a forgotten fabric back to the vanguard of clothing technology, they created our lightest and fastest-drying jersey yet.

To celebrate the launch of Rapha Custom, we collaborated with artists from around the world, with designs inspired by each artist’s local riding.

A limited collection, exclusive to the Rapha Cycling Club.

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

Worn to WorldTour victory, the Aero collection consists of our fastest and most technologically advanced racewear. Developed for years to save you seconds.

A collection in honour of US champion and Olympic medallist, Nelson Vails.

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.

Kelton Wright lives in Topanga with a dog called Cooper and a cat called Finn. Working as Director of Movement and Sport at Headspace, Wright is a published author and keen cyclist, leading rides from Rapha Santa Monica.

Ivy Valdman lives in North London but calls California home. The Social Media and Brand Strategist is a mother of two, and riding a bike is one way to connect to simpler times.

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.

The first layer of your cycling wardrobe is the foundation for comfort on the bike.

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.

A range of new cycling jackets to get you home and dry when riding in the city.

Coming soon, an entirely new line up of eyewear. Sign up below to be the first to know.

A look ahead to an array of new cycling products coming in 2019.

Rapha Custom x Richard Sachs Cyclocross Team

A forgotten race between iconic Italian cities. Two editions, twelve years apart, both won by the same rider: Milano-Roma. Rapha celebrates the best bike race you've never heard of with this luxurious special collection.

The new Explore collection

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.

Luggage for life on the move and a pairing for the 21st century

Seasons change and so do we. Tired legs are refreshed, worn out kit is replaced, new colours bring a new lease of life. Make a change with these fresh colours, mixing firm favourites and new flavours across our range of unparalleled cycling clothing.

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.

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.

Some say cyclocross is the most fun you can have on two wheels. Mud-splattered, sand-blasted… there’s always a gleaming set of pearly whites amidst the grime. We spoke to five riders to help you get across road cycling’s fun little sibling.

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.

Fully customisable clothing. A sleep system for cross-country adventures. A jacket designed specifically for the commute. Iconic products, reimagined. Look up the road with these new season highlights from Rapha.

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.

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 Souplesse Flyweight Jersey is made to take the heat.

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.

The new Rapha City collection is for time spent outdoors in the sun. Whether you’re on two wheels or two feet, our lightweight, technical clothing will keep you cool on the move.

The hardest efforts demand their rewards

Early flights and long drives. Start lines and warm downs; there are some days that take longer to put to bed. Introducing Pro Team Transfer, the perfect solution to time off the bike, because the hardest efforts demand their rewards.

New Rapha City

TransAm and Race to the Rock veteran Sarah Hammond, puts the Rapha Explore collection through its paces in Argentina.

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

This season we welcome a series of improvements to much-loved favourites, and new colours across the collection.

The Classics never get old.

Changeable conditions pose a dilemma to the cyclist: you want to be protected from the worst of the weather whilst having the option to layer down, should conditions improve.

Changeable conditions pose a dilemma to the cyclist: you want to be protected from the worst of the weather whilst having the option to layer down, should conditions improve.

The yellow jersey. Polka dots. Pink or red. Whether it’s leaders jerseys, checkered flags, team colours and rainbow bands, cycling has always been a riot of colour.

A guide to clothing combinations for any spring/autumn ride.

New Season Highlights

Special edition women’s collection

Rapha and Herman Miller caps toast the terrain of South Australia.

All-new luggage for every trip