I’ve been traveling to NYC about every other week lately and the Rapha Cycle Club is on my short list of places to visit. Their Spring / Summer 2015 City collection debuts this coming Friday. There’s also a new photo exhibition opening on Thursday.
The City line is designed for the fact that a typical cycling commuter spends one hour on the bike for every fifteen off of it. The line connects Rapha’s expertise in technical and understated performance, with tailoring and aesthetics required for everyday living.
Pack Jacket
Designed to be the constant companion of any rider making their way through the city, the windproof and showerproof Pack Jacket folds down into its own small storage pouch and weighs less than 100g. Made from an extremely lightweight 100% nylon – as used by Team Sky in past seasons – the jacket is windproof and showerproof, and incorporates reflective tabs at the hem and collar. $175 / Sizing: XS-XXL / Colors: Persimmon Orange, Plum, Sky Blue / 100% Nylon
Cutters Shirt
A semi-tailored and slim-fitting shirt with a cut-back collar, available in chambray and cutter’s print finishes. The slightly taller, French-style collar can be worn with a tie, and the shirt is finished with subtle reflective piping at the cuffs. The cutter’s print is inspired by the Critérium des Porteurs de Journaux, a race for Parisian newspaper couriers that began in 1895. $140 / Sizing: XS-XXL / Colors: Cutter’s Print, Blue Chambray, Grey Chambray / 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane
Short Sleeve Polo
A casual merino polo neck inspired by the classic cycling jerseys of the ‘50s. The Short Sleeve Polo has a buttonless collar and a narrow placket, for a clean, minimal aesthetic. Two large front chest pockets recall the jerseys worn by the sport’s historic superstars. $140 / Sizing: XS-XXL / Colors: Blue, Cream, Dark Grey / 68% Wool, 32% Polyester
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