Artwork from the asphalt

[Shop]( [Ride]( [Stories]( Writing on the road For decades cycling fans have headed roadside with pots of paint and brushes in hand. With a flash of colour and the whirr of wheels the peloton is gone but the graffiti remains, a lasting legacy of the race and the inspiration for Rapha’s eponymous collection. [Shop now]( Mondial: Asphalt artwork Do professional racers notice the messages of encouragement written by fans? Mondial spoke to former and current riders David Millar, Lachlan Morton and Ian Boswell to find out. [Read the story]( [Rapha Travel]( California Dreaming Vast landscapes, the open road and unique memories shared with friends – this is the essence of a road trip. With more departures in more States than ever, we take a look back at our recent all-American adventure along the spectacular West Coast from Portland to San Francisco. [See the feature]( Performance. Comfort. Value Whoever you are, wherever you ride, Rapha Core sets the standard in performance, comfort and value for cycle clothing. The Core Women’s Bib Shorts are now back in stock with 25% off for a limited time. [Shop now]( Close the gap Whatever might be missing from your cycling wardrobe, find what you need and enjoy reductions of 25% for a limited time only. [Shop now]( Celebrate the fourth Join us for a special Independence Day edition of The Donut Ride. This popular RCCSF ride starts outside the Clubhouse at 9am for an easy clockwise loop of Muir Woods before returning for free donuts. [RSVP]( And finally… The Savoie setting for this year’s Etape has long been a battleground. Following in the tyre tracks of some cycling’s greatest champions, we wish all those riding next weekend the best of luck in their personal battles with the iconic climbs and gravel sections. [View in web browser]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( Telephone: [+44 (0) 207 485 5000]( | Email: enquiries@rapha.cc If you no longer wish to receive emails from Rapha, please [unsubscribe]( from our mailing list. Rapha Racing Ltd is registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 0‌4849594. Registered office: Imperial Works, 18‌ Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH, United Kingdom. ​