Rapha

A set of thermal shorts might seem an odd concept – shorts are for when it's warm, or for wearing underneath cosy longs when it isn't – but Rapha's Pro Team Thermal bib shorts actually work. Sort of.

Rapha Pro Team Bibshorts, Small, New £100 posted

Rapha Condor Sharp Pro Team Bibshorts, Small, New £100 posted

Rapha + Paul Smith Rain Jacket, black with purple and pink details inc bum flap, new, size XS, £140 posted (£220rrp)

Before I start talking about the Rapha City Rain jacket here's a large space for all you Rapha haters to fill without having to make the effort of scrolling down to the bottom to the comments section and saving you the bother of even reading the review (actually they will have scroll down to the bottom - ed - so might as well read the review on the way… except on Facebook where they can jump straight in… i'll stop now).

Rapha continue to expand on their capsule women's range of products with the addition this season of a fully waterproof jacket. True to form, it's really not cheap, but it also displays all the attention to detail, high quality construction and innovative design that Rapha have become known for.

Hi,

I bought both a small and medium RAPHA jacket for my gf for xmass, she fits the small, so selling the medium.

I bought them with 10% discount code, so selling the jacket with this passed on.
£240 less 10% = £216

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I'll put my cards on the table: I'm not a world authority on shaving cream. So sue me... I'm a bike journalist. It hasn't been especially important before. I've used plenty over the years, though, so here's my take on Rapha's version...

First, it comes in a neat little screw-top tin that matches their chamois cream and embrocation tins. Good start. I like that. Looks classy. Just don't get them mixed up.

Next, it smells good. Well, it smells good to me. I'm getting lavender. I'm getting a hint of rosemary.

Rapha's new Pro Team jacket is slim-cut using windproof, softshell panels and it's a lightweight option for off-season training.