How to beat the heat

Our guide to hot weather riding [Rapha](   [SHOP   ]( [RIDE  ]( [STORIES]( HOT WEATHER RIDING BEAT THE HEAT Long days and easy miles, warm weather and broad smiles, riding your bike is a pure pleasure in the summer months. To help you and your riding partners make the most of the best season for cycling, take a look at our expert’s guide complete with hints and tips on staying cool. [READ THE GUIDE]( LAST PAIRS REMAINING  POWERWEAVE BIB SHORTS The new Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts have been developed through exhaustive testing with WorldTour professionals, and feature a revolutionary woven fabric for race-winning movement when it matters most. With limited pairs remaining, now’s the time to secure your new race-proven bibs. [SHOP NOW]( WOMEN’S 100 PLAN YOUR RIDE The Women’s 100 is now less than a month away and, while some of us might be riding solo more often than we’d like to this year, we’ll still be riding together on Sunday, 6th September. Use our collection of ride routes to help plan your day, and check out what your local Rapha Clubhouse has lined up for some further inspiration. [LEARN MORE]( RACING RETURNS CRITÉRIUM DU DAUPHINÉ Three-time cyclocross world champ Wout van Aert continued his restart run of form last week with a glorious win at Milan-San Remo. And this week, the Critérium du Dauphiné kicked off its five-stage journey from the Med to the mountains. Billed as the Tour’s traditional warm-up event, any big moves here will likely identify the GC contenders for next month’s Grande Boucle. For our picks in both French races, consult our guide to the racing season. [READ THE FEATURE]( AND FINALLY…   As the new racing season hots up and the Tour – with its 2020 route passing through all five of France’s mountain ranges – quickly approaches, recent Belgian successes have us recounting the palmarès of another Belgian, whose skills in the hills belied his vertically challenged country of origin... [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [View in web browser]( [Click here]( to update your language and communications preferences or unsubscribe. Telephone: [+44 (0) 207 485 5000](tel:+4402074855000) | Email: enquiries@rapha.cc Rapha Racing Ltd is registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 04849594. Registered office: Imperial Works, 18 Tileyard St, London N7 9AH, United Kingdom. [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies](