Climb Into This Purpose Packed Rapha Jersey

Rapha Pro Team Climber's Jersey
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It is hot in Italy.

But I’m in Italy riding your bike, so complaining seems like a bad idea.

The water bottles are full, tires have been inflated, route map has been downloaded to the Garmin, caffe spot has been chosen and pockets are packed full of handmade treats.

And today I’m sporting the new Rapha Pro Team Climber’s Jersey. The first thing I notice is, even though I’ve stuffed my pockets with preparedness, there is very little sag from the packed pockets.

The second thing I notice is nothing. There is nothing to notice. The Rapha jersey is exactly what is says it is, a crazy lightweight jersey for hot and humid days in the saddle. Mesh panels here and mesh panels there allow this jersey to breath like few others.

Even though it is hot enough to bake a margherita pizza on the pavement the jersey goes basically unnoticed. Which on a day like today is exactly what I want.

The Rapha Pro Team Climber’s Jersey is currently on sale for $135, down from $195, if you want to go pick one up.