Rapha has introduced a new Explore Long Sleeve Pullover that’s designed to be warm and quick-drying for cold-weather adventure riding.
Made from a gridded fleece material, Rapha says the pullover layer is “insulating yet highly breathable” for optimal temperature regulation when it’s cold.
The windproof panels wrapping the shoulders and arms are designed to both keep chilly air out and to “guard against foliage” on tighter tracks.
This casual option forms part of Rapha’s Explore range which is aimed at touring, long distance and gravel riding. The pullover has the same fit as Rapha’s long-sleeved Technical T-Shirt which the brand claim provides “complete freedom of movement when navigating technical sections of trail”.
A neat storage pocket with a zip has been included on the upper sleeve—it reportedly has sufficient space for cards. Room for any further items will have to be confirmed when we test our review sample (one is on the way).
Finished off with a hanger loop, the pullover is designed to dry easily after any rainy adventuring.
This smart pullover is available in dark navy for both genders, with an additional option of green for men and purple for women. They’re all priced £120.
Get more info at www.rapha.cc
10 thoughts on “Rapha unveil Explore Long Sleeve Pullover as a casual option for winter adventuring”
More expensive clothing in
More expensive clothing in dark colours for posers who think looking cool matters more than joining the thousands of cyclists who get hit by cars every year.
Nice bit of victm blaming
Nice bit of victm blaming there.
But I passed several dark
But I passed several dark coloured cars this morning, and not one of them had their lights on!
1. If you can see dark cars,
1. If you can see dark cars, you can see a person in a dark jumper.
2. No one gets hit by a car; they get hit by the driver of the car. In most cases, it is the driver who should have been paying more attention and dressing like a Christmas tree would have had no impact.
3. Expensive is subjective. People within any market will be willing to pay a premium for quality.
Otherwise, totally agree with everything you’ve said.
But it’s the car thing that
But it’s the car thing that really hurts you…
planetjanet wrote:
“what did you expect dressed like that?”
Sounds familiar….
Captain Badger wrote:
they are not wrong…
To lighten the mood slightly.
To lighten the mood slightly… Does anyone else think these look a bit Alan Partridge, going well with Levi Action Slacks or something from the latest Farah collection? Or have I missed Rapha being ironic?
I quite like the look of the
I quite like the look of the jacket he has on over it, but it’s probably £400.
If Rapha did Christmas
If Rapha did Christmas jumpers…. they’d look like this and cost £120.