Women's Base Layer Guide
The first layer of your cycling wardrobe is the foundation for comfort on the bike.
For the hottest days and racing conditions
Complete comfort on any kind of ride
Perfect for cold weather riding
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Sitting close to the skin for optimum comfort, Base Layers offer a ‘barely there’ feel that makes all the difference, so you can build up the layers without the bulk.
Both the merino and synthetic yarns used in our base layer fabrics are of a fine density that offer both the strength and softness required to work with your skin.
Keeping you cool in the heat and warm in the chill, our range of Base Layers wick sweat away in the summer, and insulate your core in winter.
Whether you’re looking for insulation or temperature regulation, our range of Rapha Base Layers come in a variety of sleeve-lengths to suit all kinds of conditions, and selecting the correct cut is crucial to performance.
Sleeveless
On the hottest days you might want to wear less, but a lightweight and breathable layer will help keep you cool and dry in the heat. Designed to be worn under a jersey on hot days, or under several layers in cooler conditions, our sleeveless base layers offer exceptional levels of breathability and moisture transfer.
Sleeveless base layers
Short Sleeve
Available in a range of materials, our short sleeved base layers offer a versatile foundation for year-round riding and racing.
Short sleeve base layers
Long Sleeve base layers
For cooler to cold weather, long sleeve base layers can either act as an insulating foundation, or eliminate the need for a midlayer. Still sweat-wicking and odour-resistant, they play a key role in maintaining your temperature in cooler climates.