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Rapha: The Chris King Gourmet Century

I’ve really come to admire photos that are taken while riding, much moreso than staged photo shoots. So it’s nice to see Jeremy’s photos and accompanying write-up of the 2012 Chris King Gourmet Century on the Rapha blog. That shot of Cindy is too good!

A Not So Recent Roll: 2011 NW Rapha Gentlemen’s Race

A Not So Recent Roll: 2011 Rapha Gentlemen's Race

Mixed in with my rolls of film from my 2011 Summer Tour were a few random photos. We already saw a couple from LOW and now here’s a handful from the 2011 Rapha Gentlemen’s Race that took place just outside of Portland last year. Truth be told, I’m way more into these photos after sitting on them for a year. Maybe it’s because I haven’t looked at them in some time, or maybe it’s more of that nagging nostalgia. For whatever reason, I’m really digging these and they can only inspire me to do an even better job covering the event this year.

Man, that HP5 looks great…

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Rapha: Bohemia

When two great names work together on something, you know it’s going to be good: e r t z u i ° film and Rapha.

Rapha: Bohemia Trailer

Didn’t get the chance to ride this morning? Well, there’s always this for motivation. Check out more at Rapha, including some amazing photography.

2012 Rapha NE Gentlemen’s Race

The 2012 Rapha NE Gentlemen’s Race was no joke. Over 120 miles and racking in over 13,000′ of elevation through the countryside of New Hampshire and Vermont. I don’t care, that shit looked fun.

Rapha Continental: Alberta Canada with Alex Stieda

Now that the Tour is over, let’s reflect a bit, vis a via the newest video from the Rapha Continental series. Although it’s a bit long, what else do you have to do on this hot and humid Sunday?

“The latest film from the Rapha Continental North America documents a ride led by Alex Stieda, the first man from North America to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France. A tour of a different kind, the Continental riders rode with Stieda over three days amongst the dramatic mountains of Alberta, Canada.”

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Celebrate the Tour with Rapha’s 5 Decades T-Shirts

The Tour is in full swing and as with any great stage race, there are legends. Riders who have not only conquered the countryside and mountains once, but five or more times. It began in 1962 with Jacques Anquetil, then in 1972, Eddy Merckx, 1982, Bernard Hinault, 1992, Miguel Indurain and in 2002, Lance Armstrong. Rapha’s 5 Decades t-shirts celebrate these men and their accomplishments.

These high quality cotton tees celebrate 50 years, or 5 decades, of trade teams returning to the Tour. Each of the 5 colorways play tribute to the respected team liveries. These shirts are cut slim, with side panels and a dropped tail for a better cycling fit. While they are not jerseys, per se, they do have a back pocket and are quite comfortable.

Each shirt has a unique printed emblem, dates and other details representing each legend. You know, the kind of thing that Rapha is known for… They cost $60 each or $240.00 for all 5 shirts bundled in a limited edition mussette.

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City Grounds: Rapha Cycle Club SF Visit

I really love the vibe that the Rapha Cycle Club in SF emits. Everyone from couriers, to club riders and even the PROs hang out, drink coffee and discuss the thing we all love: cycling. Check out this video City Grounds made on a recent outing to SF.

See more photos and a write-up at City Grounds.

Rapha: Self Survey

Photo by George Marshall

I’ll always say I don’t like posting photos of myself, but I can’t pass up this one. A few weeks back, I met up with George Marshall from the Albion to get my portrait taken for the Rapha Survey. But what bike? My Icarus of course…

See more of George’s work in Issue #8 of the Albion, in shops now, for FREE!

Rapha: Colombian Super-Lightweight Jersey

This looks killer.

“DUE IN STOCK MID JUNE. A tribute to the combative Colombian riders of the 1980s, this high-performance cycling jersey has been developed for the hottest, most humid conditions. It is made from three proprietary technical fabrics developed exclusively for Rapha.

Please note: $5 from each jersey will go to the Rigoberto Urán Cycling Club in Urrao, which gives disadvantaged children in Colombia the opportunity to ride and race bikes.”

$150 from Rapha. Sign up for their email notifications to be alerted when it’s in stock.