Home > Clothing-Gear-Tools

Rapha Unveils Team Sky Cycling Kits, Plus Casual Riding & Lifestyle Gear

11 Comments
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More

Rapha Team Sky cycling kit includes bibs shorts jersey jacket cap and other gear and clothing

For 2013, Rapha is sponsoring their first pro team with full kit and the requisite lifestyle and “fan” replica pieces. In usual Rapha style, they’ve gone all out with the story telling and imagery.

The gear will encompass pro-level cycling kit that’s the same stuff team riders will race in, less expensive enthusiast gear that looks quite similar but is slightly less technical, and daily wear and accoutrements to let the rest of the screaming, cowbell swinging fans know who you’re rooting for.

Immerse yourself in the product range on their website or with their Mallorca training camp Look Book (including interview with Team Performance Manager Rod Ellingworth) to get in the mood, then click below for images and a brief description of the three tiers of clothing and kit offered…

FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: “The opportunity to work with the riders and staff of Team Sky has always been about improving how they perform, look and feel as a ‘Team Sky rider 24 hours a day’. We are excited about the refinements we have brought to the on­?bike clothing and are very glad to be able to redefine their look off the bike in a way more commensurate with the stature of these riders and the team,” said Simon Mottram, Founder and CEO of Rapha. “This has been a massive undertaking for everyone here at Rapha to get this launch today. To see the full breadth of the offer become a reality for everyone at Team Sky and for our customers is amazing.”

The complete collection comes available mid-­February online at Rapha.cc and at Rapha Cycle Club stores in London, San Francisco, and Osaka. Key supporter products will be sold at key European races and events via a mobile Rapha Cycle Club. A selection of the offering will be sold through the current Rapha stockists around the globe.

Pro-Team: At the highest level, riders will be able to wear exactly what the Team Sky riders will wear to race and train in 2013, keeping the same design, fit and performance from the peloton. The Pro-Team offer includes a mix of jerseys, bibs, jackets, merino, and accessories.

Replica: For the rider wanting the look but who doesn’t require the complete pro-performance or price tag. The Replica offer includes women’s and kid’s and “Wiggo” emblazoned jerseys.

City Wear & Supporter: Created to dress the riders and staff of Team Sky, the offering for supporters ranges from new gingham check colors of the Rapha Long Sleeve Shirt, Rapha Jeans, T-shirts, and supporters scarves and flags. A standout new product in this offer is the ‘Supporters Jersey’, a top that has the look of the team but with a cut meant to pair with jeans for off-the-bike.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

11 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
JimmyZ
JimmyZ
11 years ago

that’s some dope gear right there, son!

Moskowe
Moskowe
11 years ago

That’s some smug company behavior right there, son !

Bayard
Bayard
11 years ago

If I was a hipster I’d buy it

Boubou
Boubou
11 years ago

Best looking cycling kit among almost all the pro cycling teams.

Alb
Alb
11 years ago

How so?! Please elaborate. To me it looks like a black jersey with a blue stripe and some crooks company emblazoned across the chest.

Boubou
Boubou
11 years ago

@Alb

That is exactly why it is looking good.

MaLóL
MaLóL
11 years ago

Best poser brand ever created. Can’t understand how it’s possible to have created such a horrible brand image in such a short time… Poser gonna pose, though. And rapha continental videos must have helped, a lot.

awesome guy
awesome guy
11 years ago

those jerseys would probably look better with the instagram-e, sepia-e filters on a tumblr page of some sort, with some dude sipping a cup of coffee that tastes like shit but pretends to like it because it shows panache

RED
RED
11 years ago

Rapha have made an insane amount of Sky clothing and accessories
what is shown here is just tip of the iceberg…
check out the full lot: http://www.rapha.cc

I count 42 items!

Have to wonder how much this will stress them logistically.

Fortunately many (but not all) items are derivative of existing products – but it will be interesting what happens when they release their normal Spring/Summer line…

Beefbeef
Beefbeef
11 years ago

yall are some poor, hatin (deleted).

Gunner
Gunner
11 years ago

I don’t understand all the hate?
I’m not overly familiar with Rapha but it seems like they make some beautiful looking products at least.
I think this stuff looks amazing!!

Subscribe Now

Sign up to receive BikeRumor content direct to your inbox.

Subscribe Now

Sign up to receive BikeRumor content direct to your inbox.