World’s Fastest Man

[Shop]( [Ride]( [Stories]( MAJOR TAYLOR BOOK TALK AMERICA’S FIRST BLACK SPORTS HERO Join us at Rapha D.C. on Sunday, August 4th for a discussion with Michael Kranish, author of The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero. Rising to fame in 1890s America, Taylor faced racism at every turn, and Kranish’s book offers a fascinating insight into the life of a true cycling pioneer. [RSVP]( Save up to 30% HOT WEATHER BUNDLES Beat the heat with these new hot weather bundles. [Shop all bundles]( [Commuter Bundle]( [Buy now]( [Silk Bundle]( [Buy now]( [Classic Line Fade Bundle]( [Buy now]( MEET THE SPORTS DIRECTORS EF GONE RACING The team car is a privileged place, a four-wheeled, rolling nerve centre. In the new episode of EF GoneRacing, we'll take you inside with the unique personalities masterminding WorldTour performances for the boys in pink. It's time to meet the sports directors. [Watch now]( RAPHA AND L’ETAPE DU TOUR IN THE WHEELS OF THE PROS The Etape du Tour is one of the greatest sportives in the world, and last Sunday, more than 260 members of the Rapha Cycling Club tackled Stage 20 of this year’s great race. As the pros head for Val Thorens on Saturday, we recap the 2019 event and explain why it’s best ridden with the Rapha Cycling Club. [Read more]( New arrivals FRESH SHADES FOR SUMMER Freshen up your wardrobe with some new colours in your favourite styles. [Brevet Lightweight Jersey]( [Buy now]( [Classic Shoes]( [Buy now]( [Lightweight Merino Socks]( [Buy now]( RAPHA CUSTOM TORBEN GIEHLER Torben Giehler’s Rapha Custom kit is the latest release in our series of artist collaborations, and takes inspiration from his abstract paintings and hometown of Berlin. Find out about the design, and how riding helps keep his creativity flowing. [Read more]( [Design your own kit]( PHOTOS FROM THE TOUR PART III Is Alaphilippe growing stronger or weaker in yellow? Who is leading Ineos? And, just how much hotter can it get? Our third gallery of images from the Tour chronicles six stages that have given rise to more questions than answers. [See the gallery]( And finally… This year has seen the best performance by a Frenchman at the Grande Boucle in decades. This story from our 2015 Trade Team Jersey features Bernard ’The Badger’ Hinault, another swashbuckling Gallic rider that fought his way to the head of the race and the heart of a nation. Chapeau, Juju! [View in web browser]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( Telephone: [877-907-2742]( | Email: usa@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. ​