Rapha has unveiled their latest collection for Fall/Winter 2016 featuring fabrics and materials that provide warmth, visibility and protection against the elements no matter your discipline.
Whether taking on a winter adventure, gearing up for Cross season, or commuting in the elements, each of Rapha’s collections exists to perform. This seasonal showcase of new colours will be followed by further launches of new product from each collection throughout the coming months.
The Classic line is Rapha’s original products, but that does not mean that they haven’t continued to improve and update it. Using luxurious fabrics and fine detailing, their Classics range is designed for comfort and quality. The newly reworked Long Sleeve Classic Jersey is an iconic Rapha piece made for cool weather riding.
The Rapha Pro Team collection is the leading edge of performance technology. Designed for the world’s best cyclists (yes, that would include Tour de France winner Chris Froome), the range features weather-resistant racewear and comfortable, highly technical training kit.
Rapha’s most versatile kit, the Brevet line is made specifically for long distance cycling and bike packing. Brevet offers durable yet breathable and fast-drying garments, tested to withstand your hardiest adventures. With reflective features and ample storage, Rapha Brevet products enable you to pack light and travel far.
My personal favorite, the City collection combines Rapha’s expertise in technical racewear with sharp tailoring and their signature pared-back aesthetic. Using the finest possible fabrics, the collection’s garments and accessories are designed to meet the demands of urban cycling life.
Rapha goes beyond ‘shrink it and pink it’ with a highly technical clothing for women, made for the demands of training and racing. Using quality performance fabrics and tailored for a perfect on-bike fit, the Souplesse collection is designed for high-tempo riding and winter training in a range of conditions. New for this season are Souplesse Thermal Bib Shorts for warmth in winter training.
Rapha Core is nothing more and nothing less than the basics, perfectly crafted to create the new standard in training-day staples for road cyclists. Delivering the essentials in performance and functionality, with subtle, pared-back design.
Proven in the Cyclocross World Cup and the local woods, the Rapha Cross collection is designed with adventure and performance in mind. Featuring the argyle design of the Rapha Super Cross race series and with cross-specific design features, the collection meets the unique needs of this fun and fast-growing sport. Consisting of a Super Cross Jersey for fans of the race series, a Cross Long Sleeve Jersey for serious outings, and supporter’s accessories for off the bike, there is something for everyone who loves the noise and dirt of the off-road season.
For more information please visit http://pages.rapha.cc/feature/new-season-collections
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