Rapha Team Sky replica kit now available

As a Sky Rider said recently...no one died;-).

Take it easy peeps.

Can't people just cycle with whatever they want to without being given the stink eye?

I quite like the EBH Jersey, as a faithful Norwegian I might buy it and wear it proudly on the English roads where I live. Ha take that! Championship jersey AND replica!

I've always thought it was slightly hilarious that a pharmaceutical firm should choose to sponsor a cycling team - what are they trying to sell, and to who, precisely?!

I have a replica Omega Pharma Quickstep jersey that I wear quite regularly.

Not because of the team, I'm just really into drugs and laminate flooring.

Who would of thought a British company selling goods and actually doing well would get so much debate.

Choice is a wonderful thing, lets use it, to buy or not to buy, but don't criticise choice, it would be a horrible world is only one thing existed, imagine... only one brand/model/colour of bike !

'HAHAHA LUSH, you want to hear what my wife says as well Laughing '

[avoids the obvious response]

Any road, I'd far rather see Rapha providing kit for Sky than see cyclists wearing Adidas. That just looks wrong for so many reasons.

'if anyone feels they need to speak to me about it i will endeavour to show them the error of their ways. '

ooh, scary

Does it come in size FB?

I gladly wear replica kit but only on the condition that is a) cheap in the sale b) of discredited teams riddled with cheats, dopers and whingers c) makes me look slightly thinner.

I love it. After years of complaining that Rapha is over priced and elitist the Rapha Bashers are now complaining about Rapha selling cheap stuff to the masses....

My club kit made by Vermarc but I suspect that as pro kit it's actually not designed to stand repeated washes beyond a season. That's why I buy Rapha shorts. That and because I don't like the way I'm supposed to act a billboard for our club sponsor who have completely smothered a fine club jersey with their brand name. That's another story though...

Thanks everyone! I knew I'd get more than a few minutes entertainment and distraction from work if I checked out the comments on a Rapha article.
Off to the latest Lance Armstrong one now; might have to get a cup of tea first...

the time has come to wear 'replica kit' with pride,
and show the world which team you support...

then watch the racing down the pub and when your team loses have a fight with your rivals

I wear replica team kit as i like it better than some of the basic cycling tops.

AND

if anyone feels they need to speak to me about it i will endeavour to show them the error of their ways.

Let people wear what they want imho.

Not a fan of the Sky kit, however I have just bought the 'Classic' Rapha Jersey after almost a year of toing and froing with the idea of spending £130 on a jersey (+ arm warmers). I can safely say it's the best item of cycle clothing I've ever bought and would recommend them to anyone!

Proud that Rapha is British!

It's The Summer (extended Winter) of Love '13! Hugs for everyone!

Man, even cyclists hate cyclists.

Rapha charge lots, people kick off. Make some cheaper kit and people kick off. Pretty hard to win. Ah well if it puts off those obsessed with the brand id i'll be happier buying it! Also while I personally don't wear trade team kit surely people buying it helps support the teams which can only be a good thing at the moment.