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Functionality paired with style. This is what Rapha has stood for since 2004. Although the British brand was previously known almost exclusively in the road bike scene, they now want to do more than limit themselves to one tyre width and asphalt and are launching special clothing for mountain bikers for the first time: the Rapha Performance Trailwear.
The collection should include everything you need for your home trails. From shorts and bib shorts to functional jerseys and jackets. With Rapha Performance Trailwear, the Londoners want to combine the most durable materials with unique style. Jill Kintner, Olympic BMX bronze medallist, EWS racer Ella Conolly and ex-World Cup racer Adam Craig are said to have already put the new collection through its paces.
43 % of MTB clothing made from environmentally friendly materials
Rapha attaches great importance to durability and sustainability. Wherever possible, environmentally friendly materials are to be used. In 2021, 43% of the materials used should already be environmentally friendly - by 2025, Rapha is aiming for a share of 90 per cent in the range. If something does break, it should be possible to repair the holes yourself using the repair patches supplied. Practical: in the event of major damage, the garment can simply be sent in.
With the launch of its MTB collection, Rapha is also committed to the promotion and preservation of MTB trails. The British brand supports initiatives in the USA and Great Britain, such as the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), which build new trails and train the next generation of mountain bikers.
