Rapha has again partnered with Palace Skateboards to create a limited-edition switch-out kit for the riders of the EF Education-TIBCO-SVB and EF Education-EasyPost teams, and an extended range of casual wear inclusive of many genderless items that have been worn by riders in between races. The design narrative of this …
Read More »Sustainability and the cycling industry: Rapha
Rapha’s sustainability manager Duncan Money tells Rebecca Morley about the brand’s sustainability strategies and why businesses need to come together
Read More »British road star Pete Kennaugh on running his own cycling business
British road star Pete Kennaugh retired from racing in 2019 following years of mental health struggles. Rebecca Morley speaks with the 32-year-old about the next chapter – running his own cycling business
Read More »Rapha invests in LeBlanq, joining Specialized as new official partners for 2022
Rapha has invested in LeBlanq and will be its exclusive apparel partner going forward, with further investment confirmed from Simon Mottram, Simon Kimble and Tim Ashton. LeBlanq, a luxury cycling trip organiser, has also signed Specialized as the brand’s official bike partner for 2022 and renewed partnerships from its launch …
Read More »Trendspotting 2022: Gravel, a transport revolution, and the Olympic legacy
BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger gets insight from industry leaders on the hot trends for the coming year
Read More »End of an era: Simon Mottram on stepping down as Rapha CEO after 17 years
After 17 years at the helm, Simon Mottram is stepping down as Rapha CEO. Alex Ballinger sits down with the London-based founder to talk past, present and future
Read More »Rapha and All In racing produce run of Rainbow Socks in support of #RainbowLaces
Rapha and All In racing have produced a limited edition run of Rainbow Socks to help cyclists play their part to make sport everyone’s game, in support of #RainbowLaces day on Wednesday 8th December. All In racing is a new initiative within competitive cycling that aims to help the sport …
Read More »Simon Mottram to step down as CEO of Rapha
Rapha founder Simon Mottram is to step down as CEO at the end of this year after 17 years in the role, CyclingTips reports. In an email to industry members, Mottram said he would ‘remain very close’ to the brand and will continue to serve on the Rapha board of …
Read More »New TfL data shows that people cycling in London are more diverse than ever
TfL has published new data showing that long-term trends in who cycles have changed, with participation much more representative of Londoners in 2020/21 than previous years. Londoners from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities were not significantly less likely to have cycled over the past 12 months than white Londoners. …
Read More »Public offered chance to win Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour SuperSix EVO bike
Cannondale, EF Education-NIPPO, and Rapha are offering a member of the public the chance to win prizes including Lachlan Morton’s team-issue SuperSix EVO bike – with all money raised from the prize draw going towards mobilising children and communities in need across the world via World Bicycle Relief. In July …
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