Rapha Black Friday: Up to 50% off in the early archive sale

Core Long Sleeve jersey
20% off
USA: $130 $104
UK: £93.00 £69

Pro Team Lightweight Jersey
20% Off
USA: $230.00 $184.00
UK: £155.00 £116.00

It's perhaps a little hard to remember beautiful hot weather riding now it's cold and dark, but it will return once again. This is the most ventilated jersey Rapha makes, perfect for hot, sticky climbs.

Core Jersey
20% Off
USA: $110.00 $88.00
UK: £78.00 £58.00

If you can stand to wear older seasons' colours, you can pick up the excellent Core jersey at half off. It's one of the best budget cycling jerseys at full price, so with this discount, it's a steal.

Core Rain Jacket
15% Off
USA: $152.00 $129.00
UK: £140.00 £112

The biggest discount is on the moss colour, but most options are healthily discounted. This jacket has been superceded by the Core 2 rain jacket, but it's still an excellent option.

Merino Base Layer
40% Off
USA: NA
UK: £70.00 £42

This is my favourite base layer. I use it through Fall and in Spring, and often in midwinter too, for an extra layer. In fact, I have two, so they can be on rotation when one is in the wash.

Insulated Jacket
50% off
USA: NA
UK: £195.00 £97.00

An updated version of a jacket that went into my guide to the best commuter cycling jackets. A modern silhouette, Primaloft insulation to keep you warm, and a double-ended zip to keep it functional riding to or from the co-working space.

Trail Cargo Bib Liner
50% off
USA: NA
UK: £130.00 £65.00

As with the women's version above, these are designed to be worn under baggy shorts. A few extra pockets on the back for valuables help keep things neat, and the chamois pad is quality. Rapha pads are generally a little thicker than most.

Core bib shorts
15% off
USA: $160.00 $136
UK: £120.00 £96.00

Brevet Lightweight Jersey
20%% Off
USA: $200.00 $160
UK: £155.00 £116.00

A more summer-friendly version of the popular Brevet Jersey. Cut for long days out, with roomy pockets, and a 360-degree reflective strip for added visibility in low light.

Core Jersey
25% Off
USA: NA
UK: £85.00 £63.50

Discounted in a whole suite of colours, the Core Jersey is a really great option for those on a smaller budget, even at full price. With over half off, it's a steal, and likely the best budget jersey on the market.

Core Rain Jacket II
25% Off
USA: NA
UK: £140.00 £105

I rate the Core Rain Jacket III as the best budget waterproof cycling jacket out there, and with 50% off, it's a no-brainer for anyone looking to spend more time riding in the rain. Two colours are discounted, but the moss colour has the best price.

Trail Gore-Tex Infinium
30% Off
USA: NA
UK: £275.00 £192.00

My feelings on this jacket were mirrored by our tester, Claire, last year. It's the same as the men's version above, but tailored differently and with a larger discount too.

Trail Liner Bib Short
50% off
UK: £130.00 £65.00

Rapha bib shorts consistently rate well here at Cyclingnews. They are always in our buyer's guides, and while we've not tested these, I have no reason to suggest they won't also be great. These are designed to go under baggy trail shorts, so they have mesh panels on the sides to enhance breathability, which also makes them prime for indoor training too.

Trail Lightweight Shorts
33% Off
USA: $165.00 $110
UK: £130.00 £78.00

If you need a set of shorts to go over your bib liners, then these are worth a look. A high waist, especially at the rear, to keep your lower back out of the tyre spray, and zipped side pockets so your phone doesn't keep squishing against your leg.

Pro Team Gore-Tex Rain Jacket
20% Off
USA: $325.00 $260.00
UK: £275.00 £206.00

Core Jersey
30% Off
USA: $95.00 $70.00
UK: £78.00 £58.00

Core Rain Jacket
25% Off
USA: $170.00 $129.00
UK: £140.00 £112

The Pro Team Gore-Tex Jacket is a sublime bit of kit, but if you're on a tighter budget, then the Core rain jacket is still an excellent option, even if the Core II jacket is now out too. The cut is great, it's protective enough if you're only riding in the rain infrequently, and it's now about the same price as a high-end tyre. It does come in black, but this orange is very handsome and has the main discount right now.

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Merino Base Layer
25% Off
UK: £75.00 £56.00

My colleague, Tom, rates this as his favourite summer-weight Merino base layer, but I'm a sweaty chap and I use this all through the winter. In fact, I have two, and unless I'm testing another base layer, specifically, this is what I start almost every outfit with, except in high summer, and in the very depths of winter. The merino is very fine, so I never found it itchy, and it definitely smells less than synthetic options... though it's not entirely smell-free, so ignore anyone who says otherwise.

Brevet Jersey
20% Off
USA: $260.00 $208
UK: £175.00 £131.00

This one is a real winter staple of mine for those days where it isn't bitterly cold. The material is lovely and cosy, but the best thing is the giant rear pocket, into which you can stuff gloves, hats, warmers, a whole bunch of bananas, and the kitchen sink, without taking space from the three normal rear pockets. The giant reflective stripes don't hurt either, along with a comfortable cut that isn't too racy for long days out.

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Core Rain Jacket / III
15% Off
USA: $152.00 $129.00
UK: £140.00 £105.00

If you only ride in the rain occasionally, or you can't stump up the price for a Gore-Tex jacket, then this Core version is still a great buy. It's a little less breathable, but it's certainly protective enough for the odd deluge. The cuffs work best over gloves, but for the price, there's very little I'm able to fault it on.

Pro Team Long Sleeve Lightweight Jersey
20% Off
USA: $200.00 $160.00
UK: £140.00 £105.00

Jerseys like this are a bit of a new phenomenon in recent years. They are long-sleeved, but effectively made of the same material as a midweight summer jersey. They're perfect for higher-tempo riding in spring and fall before the chill sets in, but I've used the men's version as late as June and as early as August on cooler days, so it's really a year-round item.

Explore Bar Bag
20% Off
USA: $80.00 $64.00
UK: £65.00 £48.00

This is one my partner takes out with her on every ride, and while at full price I think it's not the finest deal, at this price it's bang on. If you have an especially small frame, as is often the way with women's bikes, with little room between the bars and the front tyre, then this is a great option, and the stowable strap means you can use it off the bike as a sling bag too.

Explore Pants
50% Off
USA: NA
UK: £130.00 £65.00

Brevet Long Sleeve Jersey
20% Off
USA: $260.00 $208.00
UK: £175.00 £131.00

Core Jersey
7% Off
USA: $95.00 $88.00
UK: £78.00 £58.00

If you're after a great first cycling jersey or just want a solid workhorse that is going to perform well, look good, and not break the bank, then this is where I think you should go. It's well made, comes in seven colours, and has a more modern cut than the brand's Classic jersey, with longer sleeves. The fabric is also thick enough that it's useful over a broader range of temperatures than a pure summer lightweight option.