Against Better Judgement
Founded in 2004, Rapha crafts premium cycling apparel and accessories designed by riders, for riders. Discover our story, craft, and community.
We were founded in 2004 with the firm belief that cycling is the toughest and most beautiful sport in the world. To honour it, we craft the finest apparel and accessories, documenting its transformational power, ride after ride.
No season is tougher to dress for than autumn and to ride through than winter. For AW26, we are peering into the psyche of the rider who chooses to keep pushing, despite conditions and rational thought telling them not to.
Proven by the Pros
Our apparel and accessories are designed by riders, for riders: tested over thousands of kilometres by athletes competing at the highest level. Their rigorous demands and our expertise have led to collections that help them train through all conditions, teeing up victories in cycling’s biggest races.
Stories
We have always sought to document what cycling does to us, through words, photography, and film. We tell these stories through the sport’s most compelling characters, from grand tour contenders to those who ride simply for the love of the game.
The Future
We are actively supporting the next generation of the sport. From grassroots initiatives to the Olympic Games, our partnership with USA Cycling helps power athletes to the podium on home soil while growing participation from the ground up.
The Rapha Cycling Club
The world’s most connected community of cyclists, committed to riding all year round. Membership unlocks exclusive rides, global events, and partner benefits, alongside our distinctive RCC kit, ensuring we are one Club bound by stripes.
Our products
1 — The Finest Fabrics
We source premium, technically superior textiles, from Italian stretch-woven merinos to cutting-edge GORE-TEX membranes, delivering uncompromised performance and luxury against the skin.
2 — Meticulous Craft
Every garment we make is engineered with obsessive attention to detail. From seams and stitching to experimental materials, nothing is left to chance, with our own in-house Atelier turning insights from athlete partnerships into tangible rider benefits.
3 — The Perfect Fit
Designed around the bio-mechanics of riding your bike, be it in in a breakaway or a commute. Our garments are cut specifically for your position in the saddle, eliminating drag, preventing chafing and moving effortlessly with your body.
4 — Environmentally Preferred Materials
We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment, in doing so, reducing the impact on the roads and trails we love. We prioritise recycled synthetics, organic cottons, PFAS-free waterproof materials and RWS-certified merino wool across our range.
RAPHA CYCLING CLUB
Founded in 2015, the Rapha Cycling Club is a global community of like minded riders who share the same commitment, competitiveness and camaraderie. With over 20 Clubhouses worldwide, an RCC membership provides you with a home away from home, offering weekly led rides, high-performance Factor bike hire when travelling, free pre- and post-ride coffee and access to our signature Members-only kit.
RAPHA COLLECTIONS
RAPHA COLLECTIONS
Pro Team
Intense Training & Racing Professional grade apparel engineered for your fastest speeds and highest outputs.
Brevet
Ultra Endurance Riding Developed with the world’s strongest ultra riders to ensure self-sufficiency and speed with limited stopping time.
Off-road riding, randoneuring and bikepacking.
Durable, fast-drying equipment ideal when riding off the beaten path, for days at a time.
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PRO TEAM GUIDE
The complete system built to carry you to the limit. Sharpened at the highest levels of the sport to make sure you find your edge.
RAPHA BREVET: FOR THE AUDACIOUS
A new iteration of our iconic collection engineered for true endurance athletes.
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Japan Cycling Guide
Plan your ultimate cycling trip to Japan. Discover top routes across Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu & Shikoku, plus essential rider etiquette and travel tips.
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The Rapha Guide to Cycling Accessories
Stay comfortable in any weather with Rapha's guide to cycling accessories. Find the right caps, gloves, warmers, socks and overshoes for every ride.
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The Rapha Guide To Mountain Biking
New to mountain biking? Our guide covers XC, trail, enduro and downhill, essential riding techniques, bike parks vs open trails, and the MTB kit you need.
Read more: The Rapha Guide To Mountain Biking
Novantasei
Discover Novantasei, Rapha's new collection inspired by cycling's 1996 technological wild west before the Lugano Charter changed the sport forever.
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