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The latest news and events from Rapha UK. Rapha was established in 2004 to address a need for stylish, high performance cycling clothing.

It now provides products for every cyclist and continues to push the boundaries of innovation in cycle wear. Alongside this, Rapha has cultivated a global community of passionate riders who come together as members of the Rapha Cycling Club (RCC), the largest club of its kind in the world.

13/06/2026

Matthew Bostock came to Nocturne as one of the top favourites to win. He took the pressure and delivered, in style.

A fantastic night at the races for in the elite races with a win for Matt, an impressive fourth place for Meg Barker and a top 10 for Ollie Wood.

We couldn’t think of a better way to welcome the Nocturne back to the calendar.

Full race recap to come.

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12/06/2026

One more sleep until the Nocturne. Here’s everything you need to know. The full timetable is below.

The Rapha H Van will be parked up in the expo area, near the finish line. We'll have cowbells, coffee and our special edition London collection on sale, celebrating the return of elite criterium racing to Zone 1.

On the tight final corner of the circuit, next to the Royal Exchange, is the RCC Corner. A communal space for our community but warmly open to all, we expect to see decisive moments unfold here and will be egging on every rider, from 1pm until the final bell at 10pm.

Finally, RCC racers can enjoy a dedicated area in the Rider Village at the RCC Pits, faeturing a warm up zone by and nutrition and fuelling advice provided by .uk. Even if you're not racing for the club, all RCC members taking part in any race on the day are welcome to make use of this space and chat with fellow racers.

Full Timetable
12:00 — Community Rides & Ridgeback Kids Activities
13:00 — Support Race A, Men Cat 2/3
14:00 — Support Race, Women Cat 2/3/4
15:00 — Support Race B, Men Cat 2/3
16:00 — Voi Bike Challenge
16:30 — Guinness World Record Attempts
17:40 — Penny Farthing Race
18:30 — Brompton Folding Bike Race
19:10 — Limitless Race supported by Shell UK
20:00 — Elite Criterium, Women E/1/2
21:00 — Elite Criterium, Men E/1/2

Exact locations can be found in our link in bio.
See you there for a night to remember.

09/06/2026

“This is a weekend of q***r joy” – 🏳️‍🌈

Last weekend, LGBTQ+ riders gathered in the Peak District from all over the UK for High Camp III and the inaugural .

Though the inevitable rain came down on Saturday as the riders left camp, spirits remained high and riders made it through lush valleys and gravel climbs, stopping en route at the Rapha H Van for a much needed coffee to warm up and refuel.

After the ride, it was time to change into civvies and head to Hathersage for the evening event. Here, led a panel of leaders from .in.racing, ***radventures, and ***rsonwheels_ on building communities and creating safe spaces. The evening was tied up with dancing and beers from .

Riders packed up and headed home on Sunday with new friends and new memories to hold on to.

If you’d like to get yourself a pair of Rapha + .in.racing Rainbow Socks, you can find them at while stocks last.

You can view the full photo gallery by via the link in our bio.

Many thanks to .in.racing .m.jones ***radventures and for the support and making this event possible.

01/06/2026

Four days to go until High Camp III, with ticket sales closing on Thursday.

With guided gravel and road routes from Rapha, .in.racing and ***radventures, mechanical support from , Rapha H Van coffee stops and evening events in collaboration with the , it’s going to be a weekend of pride, connection and community no matter what the weather decides to throw at us.

All riders will receive a goodie bag including a pair of Rapha + .in.racing Rainbow Socks, but if you aren’t able to make it to High Camp this time, you’ll be able to buy a pair at from June 8.

Tickets still available. Sign up now via the link in our bio.

26/05/2026

The Nocturne returns on June 12 & 13.

After nine years away, is making a comeback as a UCI race with live broadcast coverage, and a brand new City of London circuit through Bank Junction and past the Royal Exchange. From elite criteriums to Penny Farthing and Brompton racing, it promises a rip-roaring day of racing in the heart of the city, and will be the first crit race of the Rapha Super-League.

As official partners of the event, Rapha and the Rapha Cycling Club will be there in full force:
→ Rapha H Van: Located in the Fan Zone, serving coffee and a selection of essential Rapha products.
→ RCC Corner: A dedicated space for the community to gather and cheer on the racers.
→ RCC Pits: Providing a dedicated warm up area and support for members who are racing.
→ RCC Member Discount: A 15% racing discount is available for RCC members. Please check the app for full details. We’d love to see you racing in club colours.

Program Highlights:
12:00 – Fan Zone Opens & Community Rides
14:00 – Women’s Support Race (Cat 2/3/4)
14:50 – Men’s Support Race (Cat 2/3/4)
17:20 – Penny Farthing Race
18:50 – Brompton Race
20:00 – Elite Criterium (Women)
21:00 – Elite Criterium (Men)

Follow the links in our bio for the full two-day schedule and information, and race sign up.

19/05/2026

"Relief and joy" – On Sunday, the RCC took another big win at the Irish National Criterium Championships courtesy of London-based rider .

We caught up with him for a post-race debrief:

"Winning a National Championship race has been a goal since I started cycling, and I've come so close with two 2nd and two 3rd positions in the Time Trial scene. This year, I switched my focus more to crits, as that's where my real passion and excitement for racing lies. As soon as the Irish National Crit Champs were announced to be in Dublin, I knew I had to compete. After a very stressful day before the race with a snapped Di2 cable that led to me having to re-route the cabling with tooth floss as a guide, I was ready to race.

In typical Irish fashion it was sunny and showery all day. It was an extremely technical course so I planned to race on the front foot and that's exactly what I did. A group of five formed early that I was part of, and I then tried unsuccessfully to get away solo a few times. One final attack with five laps to go snapped the elastic at last. Coming down the final straight I knew I had the win, and I felt relief and joy crossing the line.

I feel very proud to win this championship, and to be able to wear the jersey for the next twelve months."

You'll be able to see the new Irish champion racing at on June 13th in London, as he dons the green, white and orange tricolour for the first time.

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15/05/2026

High Camp III returns next month, our annual get together for the LGBTQ+ cycling community in the luscious valleys of the Peak District.

Whether you’re a gravel grinder or pure roadie, a seasoned rider or newer to the scene, set up camp with us for a social and community focused weekend of testing but beautiful rides, cookouts and the chance to meet likeminded riders from all over the country.

New for this year, in conjunction with , we’re supporting a free evening event on Saturday 6 June, with a panel talk featuring , , ***radventures and .in.racing, followed by a DJ set by . The perfect opportunity to get the dancing shoes out.

FLINTA riders receive a subsidised ticket price courtesy of , follow the link in our bio to get tickets and learn more.

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10/05/2026

Lincoln, we’re here 🪨
The 70th edition of the has begun.
Watch the racing live at .

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05/05/2026

This weekend, we'll be at the , celebrating the 70th year of the race. It is our sixth year as title sponsor, and we're immensely proud to have played a part in helping the race reach its platinum anniversary.

The Lincoln Grand Prix is one of the crown jewels of domestic road racing, a race whose identity is bound up with the savage cobbled rise of Michaelgate and a winners’ list stretching back to 1956. It is prestigious because everybody knows what it takes to win there: repeated climbs, sharp positioning, and the ability to survive one of the most iconic circuits in British cycling.

The theatre and intensity of the event continues to keep spectators enthralled and racers itching to prove themselves. This year, we'll see new innovations in the way of criterium racing on Saturday evening and an updated course on Sunday, taking on new cobbles and twists around Lincoln Cathedral.

The Rapha H Van will be in Castle Square all weekend, selling Lincoln GP caps, t-shirts and cowbells, and providing refreshment in the form of coffee and .

On Sunday, join us at Corner on Michaelgate to get close to the action and cheer on our RCC racers. Stay tuned to see who will be taking to the start line.

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28/04/2026

The RCC Racing squad chose a formidable race to debut at. The Rutland-International , the UK’s only single-day UCI road race, stood at a beastly 186km, interspersed with 12 gravel sectors and rough farm tracks that laughed in the face of good form or team tactics. The unpredictable nature of the race reigned, and mechanicals, crashes and splits mercilessly whittled down the peloton – until 180 starters became just 57 finishers in an attritional, dusty and eventful race.

Our RCC team avoided the early crash that stopped the race briefly, but an ill-timed puncture followed by a second mechanical took out of the front group and put an end to his day, .m.jones and were amongst the groups distanced in the dizzying chaos of the twisting, dust-filled sectors, leading a valiant chase but ultimately unable to make it back into contention. With 60km to go, only remained in the race and looked likely to contest a strong position, until a late crash put paid to his chances, though he was one of the chosen few who finished.

This Sunday, we learned that the CiCLE Classic is a force to be reckoned with, and the riders ended the day happy to have started the season together as a team, but tinged with disappointment.

You can watch them return for a shot at redemption at the next Rapha Super-League race, which comes in less than a fortnight at the Rapha on 10 May. We hope to see you there.

Read the full race report via the link in our bio.

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