Rapha UK

Rapha SummerCross Round 1. A hot summer evening. RCC Karaoke Corner in full swing. Racers tackling a dusty, technical course around them. Chouffe UK and LUCKY SAINT flowing.

It was summer cyclocross at its best. We can’t wait to do it nearly every Friday this month (10th, 17th and 31st). Join us at HHV • Cycling • London and have your karaoke request ready.

Find a gallery from Round 1 via the link in bio.

📸 Josh Gordon

Let's get this party started. Rapha SummerCross kicks off tonight from 6-10pm at .

Fast and dusty cyclocross racing.
Free beers by and .
Karaoke by you.

Round 2: Friday July 10
Round 3: Friday July 17
Round 4: Friday July 31
Round 5: Saturday August 15 at Cyclopark

Entries to race are open.
Every round is free to spectate.

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The Rapha Super-League continued last night at Otley Cycle Races, the famous Yorkshire criterium now organised by Paris-Roubaix winner and local legend Lizzie Deignan MBE.

The RCC had a night of highs and lows. The debut of National Champion stripes is always an exciting moment for riders and fans alike. But race favourite Matthew Bostock was forced to withdraw after a puncture, and Meg Barker just missed the podium, settling for a personal best of fourth place.

However, Ollie Wood proved why he is a world class rider in the closing laps, jumping from the peloton, past chasing riders and the majority of the leading group in the final lap, missing the final catch by only a few bike lengths. Tantalisingly close.

The effort brings him to second place in the Rapha Super-League and he and Meg now lead the British Cycling National Circuit Series.

It’s been a fairytale season for so far, stay tuned for more.

📸 Ollie Wood

Tonight, will be rolling up to Otley Cycle Races in force, with two freshly crowned National Champions – Meg Barker and Matthew Bostock, Otley regulars Ollie Wood and Amy Perryman and a new recruit, Noah, to take on Yorkshire’s most beloved crit race.

We’ll be there for the fans, bringing Assembly Coffee coffee, cowbells and cans of LUCKY SAINT to keep the vibes high. Find us on the first corner of the course from 6pm.

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Double RCC victory at the National Criterium Championships 🔴⚪️🔵

Surrounded by the best British domestic and international riders and teams, these riders proved their class, strategic nous and strength at the moment it truly mattered.

Meg Barker won her race by the smallest of margins in the bunch sprint, backing herself until the final millisecond and taking the victory.

Matthew Bostock showed us how to ride like a champion, racing from the front and delivering an unstoppable finale.

Both riders have firmly earned their stripes. You’ll see them proudly on display at Otley Cycle Races on July 1st.

The National Road Championships will take place tomorrow, providing another opportunity for our RCC squad to shine. Watch live via the British Cycling YouTube channel.

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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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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.

“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.

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.