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THE RAPHA GUIDE TO BIB SHORTS

RAPHA BREVET: FOR THE AUDACIOUS

A new iteration of our iconic collection engineered for true endurance athletes.

The Épreuve

Explore "The Épreuve," a raw look at the ultimate cycling ordeal. From the first pedal stroke to the final climb, we dive into the grit and mental fortitude required to survive the sport’s most demanding tests of endurance.

The Road to FAR

This plan aims to help you find form as the seasons change. It includes higher intensity efforts to make you more explosive, help you get up climbs quicker, and pack a punch.

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Eight

How to maximise revenue opportunities in cycling? 

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Seven

Everyone in cycling, from the fans at the roadside to the riders they’re watching, is aware of the sport’s fragile financial model. The latest instalment of the Rapha Roadmap asks a simple question: how do we make professional cycling more profitable?

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Five

The way sports are broadcast is changing. The latest instalment of the Rapha Roadmap explains why switching up the coverage of professional cycling is the key to ensuring fans don’t switch off.

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Ten

In the final instalment of the Rapha Roadmap, its author Oliver Duggan recaps the conclusions from each chapter and plots his prescribed course for cycling’s future.

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Nine

Accessibility to fans is one of professional cycling’s greatest attributes but, as the Rapha Roadmap finds out, there’s work to be done to make the sport as open at the grassroots level.

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Four

How do we make professional cycling easier to follow?

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Six

Every year, cycling witnesses superhuman feats of strength and stamina, but also suffers its fair share of scandal. In this instalment, the Rapha Roadmap looks at ways of repairing the sport’s reputation and modernising cycling culture.

The Rapha Roadmap: Part Three

How do we make pro cycling more engaging? New race formats, a change to the way teams are run and funded? The latest instalment of the Rapha Roadmap considers the options.