Rapha has launched its first ever Pro Team Reversible Crit Jersey. Designed in collaboration with L39ION of LA for high intensity crit racing, this is claimed to be the most advanced race ready jersey Rapha has ever made.
Priced at £200 in the UK, the fully reversible, two-sided elite racing jersey is also billed as ‘the ultimate less-is-more piece of kit’. The Legion-branded ‘training’ side features a seamless rear pocket construction, providing space to carry essentials during training sessions.
The ‘race side’ of the jersey features a sleek, logo-free design with no pockets, reducing turbulence and optimising aerodynamics. The jersey’s lightweight woven fabric helps with moisture management and thermoregulation, while aerodynamic fabrics on the upper body minimise drag and enhance airflow.
Rapha adds that every aspect of the design has been carefully considered to ensure a consistent experience on both sides. The jersey features a reversible zipper, allowing the puller to be easily flipped over the top for use on either side.
Rapha has also replaced the traditional zip guard with zip garages at the top and bottom, providing protection against abrasion for the neck and shorts. To help with a secure fit, silicone grippers have been incorporated on both sides of the hem.
Santi Roig Dinares, Rapha Apparel Graphic Designer, said “We are incredibly excited to introduce our first ever reversible jersey to our Pro Team collection which follows years of development.
“We wanted to create a jersey that not only met the needs of our professional teams, but also provided a versatile solution for our customers too. By combining the functionality of a race jersey without pockets, and a training jersey with pockets, we have created a performance-driven product that truly celebrates ‘the future’, and showcases our commitment to pushing the boundaries of high performance cycling apparel.”
L39ION of LA will wear the Pro Team Reversible Crit Jersey at the CRIT Championship Tour in St Petersburg, Florida on October 21, 2023.
Cory Williams, Co-Founder of L39ION of Los Angeles, said “Call it a flip of a switch, this jersey represents that change in mindset where you go from relaxing to game time. Ride to the race, then reverse it to get those aero gains.”
