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New collection coming soon from Paul Smith and Rapha
There will be a harmonious clash of British style titans on 1 October when Rapha and Paul Smith launch a co-branded collection of cycling clothes and accessories.
Building over two seasons, the collection will feature products - aimed, no doubt, at the well-heeled cyclist - that are inspired by road racing and designed specifically for city riding.
This is the latest in a series of collaborations between Rapha and Paul Smith. The two companies first worked together in 2007 on a Grand Départ Jersey to celebrate the Tour de France prologue in London. The jersey is now a collector's item, fetching at least £300 on eBay.
Paul Smith went on to sponsor the Rapha Condor Sharp racing team in 2009, and has already featured the riders on Paul Smith bags this summer.
A limited edition Paul Smith version of Rapha’s Grand Tour Gloves was launched earlier this year.
Lifelong lover of most things cycling-related, from Moulton Mini adventures in the 70s to London bike messengering in the 80s, commuting in the 90s, mountain biking in the noughties and road cycling throughout. Editor of Simpson Magazine (www.simpsonmagazine.cc).
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- chrisonabike 2 min 59 sec ago
True - but the lock is beside the point if you ask me....
- hawkinspeter 7 min ago
What about skiers?
- chrisonabike 8 min 48 sec ago
If you'll allow stretching the definition of "bicycle" (or maybe not?) I have you covered for "hot cycles" (literally). (Also here)
- chrisonabike 15 min 23 sec ago
Awaiting the next feckless driver asking the judge to delay the start of the sentence because "they owe a few more cyclists a proper goodbye"....
- Hirsute 1 hour 33 min ago
All in the article - road tax.
- chrisonabike 2 hours 47 min ago
Ah, but: in UK, if a motorist drives into you (or simply parks in a cycle lane, forcing you out into the path of another motorist) then the council...
- hawkinspeter 3 hours 49 min ago
You're right. I just use the main Long Ashton Rd to get between the A370 and Ashton Court/B3128. Looking at a map, Festival Way doesn't go far...
- hand0j1n 18 hours 7 min ago
Hopefully the new device is a big success, but wahoo do have a lot work to do in terms of convincing that their quality control has improved. ...
- chrisonabike 16 hours 57 min ago
Agree that the moaning comes from a place of priveledge and ultimately "if only there weren't so many other people driving"....
- Simon E 18 hours 42 min ago
Have added some clarification....
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Time to dig out the old purple and white briko's I reckon!!!!!
I'm digging out my purple anodised ringle quick releases.
Ah Rapha, continuing to tread the line between "must have" and "there's one born every minute".
If you can carry off an ensemble including a purple polka dot scarf, "HAT" indeed...
that dot looks odd. much preferred the Paul Smith stripes on the Condor bikes of last/this year.. if i was a well healed city type i may well have gone for stripes. ho humm
purple?!?
(has mid-90s cycling fashion flashback)
(flags as offensive)
(reaches for smelling-salts)