Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Why not, "we" had a good run while it lasted.

Why is this such a issue ?

My comment was made tongue firmly in cheek. Hence the emphasis on "Everyone". Evidently it didn't read that way.

Rapha's all-merino items are worth the price...just don't let your girlfriend put it in the dryer on high heat.

Is it ok if my Mum puts it in?

Is it ok if my Mum puts it in?

Enough about your sex life, this is about Merino wool.

Enough about your sex life, this is about Merino wool.
Since when were the two mutually exclusive?

a colleague of mine had delivery issues and received a 20% discount code, musette, cap and jersey as an apology (only ordered a £100 bag).

And the code was.....?

:0)

Costco at Chingford currently have some decent merino wool tops in the style of the Rapha track top, less than £20 inc VAT and in some Raphaesque colours too, the purple and sky blue were both very nice.

They also had a massive batch of beige and kakhi Dockers trousers in numerous size permutations for under £12 inc VAT.

Worth a visit if someone can get you in.

Are these rapha gloves for sale?
Look sick.

Or these

Froome is wearing Defeet gloves there, don't think anyone would want to race in Rapha gloves in foul weather, their softshell gloves were a disgrace.

I've seen OPQS rocking standard Sealskinz in the rain.

aren't they defeet? too slow

.

finally ordered the wiggo baselayer. went for the triathlete sleeveless option

This:

And this:

http://picture.yatego.com/images/50606dfec5ebd1.0/big_81MryvuhE_L._SL1500_-kqh/andres-machado---filzhausschuhe--pantoffeln--fubett--sondergren--unisex-.jpg

Just now spotted on Kentish Town High Street. The man had style and maybe a cold? Get well soon.

hows the seatpost?

hows the seatpost?

Immersed, I hear.

Rapha Women’s 100

Today Rapha launches a global campaign to get thousands of women to ride 100km on the 7th July.

The 7th July is the date of the Etape du Tour and Rapha are sending 100 women to ride this sportive. It is also the year of the 100th Tour de France and what better way to mark it and set up the next 100 years of women’s riding. The Rapha Women’s 100 is not a competition to see who is the fastest, slowest or fittest, it is about gathering a global community of women around the world to take part in this shared adventure.

The Rapha website will feature tales from women riding the 100 and chart their training, experiences and thoughts leading up to the big day along with details of rides and competitions. From seasoned racers to brand new roadies, all will unite on the 7th July to ride 100km.

Rapha are asking men and women to encourage women they know to join the Rapha Women’s 100, spreading the message online and organising rides.

Use #womens100 and link to http://rapha.cc/womens100

I'm down on some of the sponsorship stuff, but I'm up on this. I think it's great. Especially the way it's presented... not alienating guys in the process, but just going for the "this is our goal, everyone can help support it" angle.

Oh, and I like that blue jacket up above, except none of my bikes are blue and so I could never wear it.

That blue jacket is very nice.

I do like the rapha casual type stuff too, when I get down to my target weight I might order some, if I manage to save up as well.

I bought a rapha winter hat of a fellow forummer and its really good, surprisingly good for the low wool content.

Ha!

Hippy coming 2nd in the 24h TT?

why hippy?
hes from somewhere else.

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the Women's Rain Jacket and the Women's Classic Softshell, please? Torn between the two and not entirely which one to buy...

Many thanks!