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Ladies Ride
Last night there was a really nice turn out for the ladies ride around Regents Park. Its going to be a regular thing, so next week it will be the same, meeting at 6pm outside the Royal College of Physicians on the outer circle, all riders welcome!
Tracey (L) leads the way
Laura sets the pace
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Happy Birthday Bianchista!
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Today I celebrate the first birthday of this humble wee blog. Started a year ago as a visual scrapbook for me to collect and share everything i found cool in the world of cycling, Iv seen it grow, both in readership and in the range of content that gets posted. Iv enjoyed the journey of meeting many like minded others and sharing in our love for all things pro cycling, bargainous schwag and stylish attire. I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of the people who have supported the bianchista blog in many ways, Laura at Rapha, Claire from I Get Cross, Blogging guru Brian from the WMP, my boys in the skids CC, Mr S and many many more! Its been a brilliant year (not so much for my actual cycling thanks to the ever-continuing disc issue) and I hope that I can continue to bring you bits and bobs of interest for another year. So thank you all for reading....
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Ullrich Spotted On Whitedown
(L-R) Bianchista, James, Big Jan, Jim
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Photographer Profile - Cheryl King
Bianchista stumbled across Cheryl King's work recently, and wanted to share some a little insight into the very talented UK based photographer. Im really looking forward to seeing more of Cheryl's work, and hopefully watch Bianchista for some coverage of the 2010 Smithfield Nocturne direct from Cheryl.
B - How long have you been shooting cycling? and why do you shoot cycling?
CK - I have been shooting cycling for a couple of years now. I used to race XC back in the mid 1990's and have kept involved in the sport ever since. It was a natural progression to combine my photography with cycling.
B - Do you cycle? if so what bike, what kind of riding?
CK - Sure I ride! Like any keen cyclist I have a collection of bikes. The most used are my Specialized Sworks Enduro MTB and my Specialized S-works Road Bike. I couldn't choose between mountain biking or road riding, though if it's raining I prefer mountain biking.
B - What was your favourite moment shooting cycling?
CK - It's all great. Whether its MTB, Road or Cross, what stays the same is the friendliness of the people involved and the beauty of the sport.
B - What is your favourite picture of your back catalogue and why?
If you are seeking editorial or creative coverage of cycling, Cheryl can be emailed direct at cherylking06@aol.com. Check out cheryls full porfolio of work here.
B - What is your favourite picture of your back catalogue and why?
CK - The above photo of Dan Craven of Rapha Condor Sharp at this years Ryedale GP.
It was a really hard race, it rained all day and lots of riders abandoned. Those that finished, Dan included, crossed the line soaking wet. Though it is always difficult photographing in those conditions the results are worth it.
If you are seeking editorial or creative coverage of cycling, Cheryl can be emailed direct at cherylking06@aol.com. Check out cheryls full porfolio of work here.
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Smithfield Nocturne 2010
- Exclusive access to the finish line hospitality areas
- Access to the VIP viewing platform and main stage
- Mingle with the stars of the racing
- Fantastic hospitality menu
- Complimentary drinks all night
I cannot begin to convey how utterly distraught I am to be out of the UK for the 2010 Smithfield Nocturne.... Iv been to this event for the past two years and have never failed to have an epicly amazing time. Fast paced crit racing in the heart of the City of London? Check! Rapha goodies on offer at reduced prices? Check! Longest Skid compo? Check! Comedy Folding Bike race? CHECK! the list really does go on.... Its a great free day and never fails to warm my cockles when I see so many other people nutty about cycling out in town to enjoy the (usually hot) day. There is a ladies race with what looks to be a strong field with some of the countries fastest ladies taking part, and then in the evening theres the elite mens crit... which never fails to pull in some big names! The Rapha Condor Sharp team always put in a good showing, and expect a couple of Pro Tour riders added into the mix.
This year the Nocturne will be held on Saturday 19th June (thats less than a week away!) make sure you head down and submerse yourself in all things bicycle.
Rapha offer an exclusive VIP ticket to this event, for £60 you can look forward to >
Free booze all night and mingling with top professionals? What better way to spend a summers Saturday evening..... (curse this football, I know where I wanna be!)
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Orb
I wish this happened when I was interning at SHOWstudio many moons ago... I would have sneaked a quick try on for sure! Madness, a bargain at £30k...
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Rapha Ladies @ TOW
Wicked write up and pics detailing some epic riding from the Rapha Condor ladies team. Head there NOW
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Bianchista On Tour
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Women's Classic Bundle
Rapha are now offering a 'Women's Classic Bundle'. Highly recommended... search the tags for my reviews of their ladies apparel...
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Rapha Ladieswear Review
For the last month or two I have been testing the next two items in Rapha’s female specific capsule range, namely the Stowaway and the Shorts.
Firstly, the three items that encompass the capsule range are complimentary, and I have found they look excellent when either worn together or as items in their own right when teamed with those trusty older favourites.
Now, as I’m sure you will know, I have said it before and I shall say it again, I’m a huge fan of Rapha. To me the appeal is simple, it’s the winning formula of a dead simple sleek design, but the way they simultaneously push the envelope when it comes to the functionality of each piece they produce. I have long been a fan and adorner of their male garms, so immediately I expected great things from their ladies range..... and I was not disappointed.
First up is the ladies stowaway. I am riding the luscious rich red colour, and I think I have made only two journeys on my bike 'sans stowaway' ever since peeling it out of its cellophane envelope. The cut for me, it has to be said, is pretty damn on the nail. Its racy and aerodynamic, figure hugging yet flattering. I have long admired the men’s stowaway on the weekend riders when out on the Surrey run, and the ladies version delivers all the same excitement and pleasure in wearing it, but with some excellent little refinements in its detailing.
The jacket hugged my torso perfectly, with the added darts in the chest area compensating for my female contour. The jacket flutes slightly towards the bottom, enabling it to sit in a most flattering fashion on the hips, although the bungee cords allow a custom fit.
The pocket features a new placement also, in keeping with the theme of providing a female specific fit. It’s a nice small size, ample for keys and cash, and handily enough the jacket can actually pack away into this small front stash pocket.
On the bike the jacket fits like a glove. The arms are cut nice and long, so when I stretched down in the drops the elasticated cuff didn’t move an inch. The Lycra cuff is comfortable and secure, and there isn’t a chance of any cold breeze or road spray snaking its way up my arm. The reflective detailing on the jacket, whilst not overdone, really delivers piece of mind when riding out at dusk or on those early morning secret missions to Richmond Park. When flashed in the camera you get a taste for just how visible the jacket can be, so I rode safe in the knowledge I wasn’t stealthed out to the other vehicles on the road.
In my wardrobe I have lacked a decent, truly 'packable' stowaway for some time. Whilst I have a small race shell that filled this void, it was neither waterproof nor windproof and also came in the many varieties of Henry ford black. Cue the stowaway to the rescue, I can now ride with a water resistant shell perfect for the ever changing British weather, be it a sudden drop in temps, or that awful moment when the skies black and the raindrops fall. The jacket folds down to an insanely small wee package, weighing in at a featherweight 150g.
Similarities remain between the female version and the male version, the bite tabs remain, the refined styling of simple bold colours and reflective detailing carry over, and not forgetting the dropped rear of the jacket, shielding from road spray and curbing the 'soggy bum' syndrome. A reflective logo on the rear finished the top off nicely. Overall I love wearing this top on my rides; I think it has well and truly cemented itself into my cycling wardrobe staples. For those worried about the price tag, id say its easily justifiable when considering the downright versatility of this jacket, Perhaps only the hottest of summer days I would forgo this jacket in my jersey pocket, and even then, I might just pack it in case of those trusty summer showers! Its also worth noting that the last Rapha jacket I purchased was the lightweight soft-shell, and not only do I still wear it, its quality stands through as it looks as good today as it did when purchased. So although the price tag may scare some, I guarantee that in terms of quality and longevity, it’s a very sage investment. I purchased Rapha's iconic cap in red and I must say, it compliments the jersey and stowaway perfectly!
The second item I have had the pleasure to road test are the ladies shorts.
Firstly, a bit of background.... I have rarely worn ladies shorts for reasons serevalfold. It irritates me no end that companies assume that because we are girls we want a significantly short leg, so thrust horrific hotpant style shorts in insipid colours such as blue, yellow and red upon us. Cue Rapha with the antidote.... a well thought out pair of plain black, properly lengthed, high end half shorts.
I have never been particularly enamoured with half shorts, I have always seemed to prefer bibs, and men’s ones at that. I found that with half shorts they didn’t hug my waist as much as they would, resulting in the chamois moving around slightly and not being in optimal position, without getting into too much detail. The current favourites of mine are the Rapha 3/4 bibtights and also my Assos Mille shorts. The reason for this is I find the Cy-tech chamois (it’s the same in both) is pretty much perfect for me, I can ride all day long and hammer many miles without any discomfort.
Naturally I was intrigued at the shorts as I saw they featured the top end female specific chamois from Cytech, a perfect insert designed for long distance riding, and riding those miles in perfect comfort.
I pulled on the shorts and straight away knew they were going to be very comfortable indeed. The Lycra is nice and thick, with a matted satin like sheen to it, about as far removed as possible from the cheaper shiny Lycra many manufacturers prefer. When combined with a good dollop of Sportiques chamois crème.... I found no discomfort whatsoever in riding a 60 mile loop on a very hot day.
I loved the shorts look similar to the popular men’s version, simple and black for that pro look. The high cut back hugs high enough to never be worried about ahem, revealing too much. I found they stayed in place easily, even when moving positions, such as down in the drops. The front is adorned with a maternity style waistband.... it’s a big thick band of supple Lycra sans gripper, designed to be unrestrictive. Another box well and truly ticked.... I found them to be insanely comfortable, and unlike my cheaper Nike half shorts, they didn’t leave an unsightly mark from unwanted pressure around my tum. The ladies shorts are now my go-to pair of britches for those long undulating surrey miles. I teamed them with some Descente legwarmers and some Santini kneewarmers on those cooler days, and due to their classic 'Henry Ford' styling they looked natty and stylish. Id heartily recommend these shorts for riders undertaking medium to long distance rides regularly... the comfort is unmatched so far in the ladies shorts I have tried in the past couple of years. One last thing I will mention, the silicone grippers on the leg are in contrasting red, and happen to look pretty cool when flipped over ‘euro-style' when seeking to avoid a lower thing tan line!
Rapha offer the stowaway in cream and red in xs-xl sizes and the shorts can be purchased in xs-xl also. Both available from RAPHA
Firstly, the three items that encompass the capsule range are complimentary, and I have found they look excellent when either worn together or as items in their own right when teamed with those trusty older favourites.
Now, as I’m sure you will know, I have said it before and I shall say it again, I’m a huge fan of Rapha. To me the appeal is simple, it’s the winning formula of a dead simple sleek design, but the way they simultaneously push the envelope when it comes to the functionality of each piece they produce. I have long been a fan and adorner of their male garms, so immediately I expected great things from their ladies range..... and I was not disappointed.
First up is the ladies stowaway. I am riding the luscious rich red colour, and I think I have made only two journeys on my bike 'sans stowaway' ever since peeling it out of its cellophane envelope. The cut for me, it has to be said, is pretty damn on the nail. Its racy and aerodynamic, figure hugging yet flattering. I have long admired the men’s stowaway on the weekend riders when out on the Surrey run, and the ladies version delivers all the same excitement and pleasure in wearing it, but with some excellent little refinements in its detailing.
The jacket hugged my torso perfectly, with the added darts in the chest area compensating for my female contour. The jacket flutes slightly towards the bottom, enabling it to sit in a most flattering fashion on the hips, although the bungee cords allow a custom fit.
The pocket features a new placement also, in keeping with the theme of providing a female specific fit. It’s a nice small size, ample for keys and cash, and handily enough the jacket can actually pack away into this small front stash pocket.
On the bike the jacket fits like a glove. The arms are cut nice and long, so when I stretched down in the drops the elasticated cuff didn’t move an inch. The Lycra cuff is comfortable and secure, and there isn’t a chance of any cold breeze or road spray snaking its way up my arm. The reflective detailing on the jacket, whilst not overdone, really delivers piece of mind when riding out at dusk or on those early morning secret missions to Richmond Park. When flashed in the camera you get a taste for just how visible the jacket can be, so I rode safe in the knowledge I wasn’t stealthed out to the other vehicles on the road.
In my wardrobe I have lacked a decent, truly 'packable' stowaway for some time. Whilst I have a small race shell that filled this void, it was neither waterproof nor windproof and also came in the many varieties of Henry ford black. Cue the stowaway to the rescue, I can now ride with a water resistant shell perfect for the ever changing British weather, be it a sudden drop in temps, or that awful moment when the skies black and the raindrops fall. The jacket folds down to an insanely small wee package, weighing in at a featherweight 150g.
Similarities remain between the female version and the male version, the bite tabs remain, the refined styling of simple bold colours and reflective detailing carry over, and not forgetting the dropped rear of the jacket, shielding from road spray and curbing the 'soggy bum' syndrome. A reflective logo on the rear finished the top off nicely. Overall I love wearing this top on my rides; I think it has well and truly cemented itself into my cycling wardrobe staples. For those worried about the price tag, id say its easily justifiable when considering the downright versatility of this jacket, Perhaps only the hottest of summer days I would forgo this jacket in my jersey pocket, and even then, I might just pack it in case of those trusty summer showers! Its also worth noting that the last Rapha jacket I purchased was the lightweight soft-shell, and not only do I still wear it, its quality stands through as it looks as good today as it did when purchased. So although the price tag may scare some, I guarantee that in terms of quality and longevity, it’s a very sage investment. I purchased Rapha's iconic cap in red and I must say, it compliments the jersey and stowaway perfectly!
The second item I have had the pleasure to road test are the ladies shorts.
Firstly, a bit of background.... I have rarely worn ladies shorts for reasons serevalfold. It irritates me no end that companies assume that because we are girls we want a significantly short leg, so thrust horrific hotpant style shorts in insipid colours such as blue, yellow and red upon us. Cue Rapha with the antidote.... a well thought out pair of plain black, properly lengthed, high end half shorts.
I have never been particularly enamoured with half shorts, I have always seemed to prefer bibs, and men’s ones at that. I found that with half shorts they didn’t hug my waist as much as they would, resulting in the chamois moving around slightly and not being in optimal position, without getting into too much detail. The current favourites of mine are the Rapha 3/4 bibtights and also my Assos Mille shorts. The reason for this is I find the Cy-tech chamois (it’s the same in both) is pretty much perfect for me, I can ride all day long and hammer many miles without any discomfort.
Naturally I was intrigued at the shorts as I saw they featured the top end female specific chamois from Cytech, a perfect insert designed for long distance riding, and riding those miles in perfect comfort.
I pulled on the shorts and straight away knew they were going to be very comfortable indeed. The Lycra is nice and thick, with a matted satin like sheen to it, about as far removed as possible from the cheaper shiny Lycra many manufacturers prefer. When combined with a good dollop of Sportiques chamois crème.... I found no discomfort whatsoever in riding a 60 mile loop on a very hot day.
I loved the shorts look similar to the popular men’s version, simple and black for that pro look. The high cut back hugs high enough to never be worried about ahem, revealing too much. I found they stayed in place easily, even when moving positions, such as down in the drops. The front is adorned with a maternity style waistband.... it’s a big thick band of supple Lycra sans gripper, designed to be unrestrictive. Another box well and truly ticked.... I found them to be insanely comfortable, and unlike my cheaper Nike half shorts, they didn’t leave an unsightly mark from unwanted pressure around my tum. The ladies shorts are now my go-to pair of britches for those long undulating surrey miles. I teamed them with some Descente legwarmers and some Santini kneewarmers on those cooler days, and due to their classic 'Henry Ford' styling they looked natty and stylish. Id heartily recommend these shorts for riders undertaking medium to long distance rides regularly... the comfort is unmatched so far in the ladies shorts I have tried in the past couple of years. One last thing I will mention, the silicone grippers on the leg are in contrasting red, and happen to look pretty cool when flipped over ‘euro-style' when seeking to avoid a lower thing tan line!
Rapha offer the stowaway in cream and red in xs-xl sizes and the shorts can be purchased in xs-xl also. Both available from RAPHA
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RCC Ladies
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Forza Pooley
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Raphja Condor Summer Race Series
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Siracusa
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Birthday Spaz
Congratulations to Lady M for surviving another year, i heard she came close to death recently after falling off 3 times UPHILL.
Wishing her the best spazzing bday wishes from the saaaaaf XX
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Rapha Women's Classic Jersey Review
So, having rode the Rapha ladies jersey for a few weeks now, i decided to pen a bit of a review for ladies out there interested in Raphas first ladieswear capsule range....
The Classic Jersey is offered in their iconic black - borrowing the classicly popular colourway directly from the masculine version, or alternatively the colour I selected to try, a gorgeous rich red, both with cream contrastic arm detail.
Crafted from Sportswool, the jersey is a perfect three season piece for the discerning female rider. I tested the jersey whilst demo-ing some rollers for Elite at the Icebike trade show, and was inside and riding in high temps. The jersey wicked the sweat away wonderfully, it managed to feel light and unrestrictive. And the great thing is I also rode this jersey on one of the chillier February days we had, coupled with the included armwarmers and a modest sleevless baselayer, and found i was at a comfortable temperature throughout the ride, not overheating, but also not freezing on descents and such when my torso received a bit of a battering from a significantly strong breeze.
The Classic Jersey is offered in their iconic black - borrowing the classicly popular colourway directly from the masculine version, or alternatively the colour I selected to try, a gorgeous rich red, both with cream contrastic arm detail.
Crafted from Sportswool, the jersey is a perfect three season piece for the discerning female rider. I tested the jersey whilst demo-ing some rollers for Elite at the Icebike trade show, and was inside and riding in high temps. The jersey wicked the sweat away wonderfully, it managed to feel light and unrestrictive. And the great thing is I also rode this jersey on one of the chillier February days we had, coupled with the included armwarmers and a modest sleevless baselayer, and found i was at a comfortable temperature throughout the ride, not overheating, but also not freezing on descents and such when my torso received a bit of a battering from a significantly strong breeze.
The jersey has what I find to have been the most pleasing pocket set up iv ever encountered on a jersey. Three full sized pockets adequatley hold all ride essentials, for me its a phone, tube, levers, gilet or packable jacket, energy bars/gels and a co2 cantister. The middle pocket features and internal sleeve pocket to keep a pump secure, and a fine job it does too, holding my mini carbon pump. The jersey hides a low profile zipped pocket to the right of the open, allowing you to secure debit cards and notes secure in the knowledge they arent going anywhere except into the hands of your barista once at the obligatory cafe stop. Overall, the pockets are great in that they wont sag down when loaded, and part of this is due to the clever drawstring design around the bottom of the top, ensuring that problem that so often occurs with womens jerseys - they can sag the back of the top and make it baggy when carrying your essentials, simply doesnt happen. In addition, a nicely profiled reflective tab is also employed on the back, for that small piece of mind in regards to added visibility.
The jersey is cut great for the female form, with a slightly fluted shaped to it, ensuring it hugs the areas we needs it, but gives more room for those places we differ to men, namely our chest and hips. The length is great, I personally love my tops to be race cut and figure hugging, but at the same time decent in their length, and Rapha doesnt fail to deliver here, cutting it long enough to provide ample coverage whilst sitting on the hips comfortably, but simultaneously the jersey doesnt bunch, hugging the torso all the way til the bottom. The neck is also cut shallower in comparison to the mens equivalent, and boasts the same bite tag for zipping/unzipping whilst on the move. The sizes run true to form, im riding a UK size 8, and its a perfect fit. Rapha offer a full range of individual sizes from 8-16, ensuring ladies of all shapes can enjoy that perfct fit.
The full legth zip is a revelation, and something I wish more clothing companies would deploy in their female specific tops.... when wearing a wicking baselayer to cover our modesty, we still have the option to unzip fully on long exposed climbs when in danger of overheating.
The jersey is cut great for the female form, with a slightly fluted shaped to it, ensuring it hugs the areas we needs it, but gives more room for those places we differ to men, namely our chest and hips. The length is great, I personally love my tops to be race cut and figure hugging, but at the same time decent in their length, and Rapha doesnt fail to deliver here, cutting it long enough to provide ample coverage whilst sitting on the hips comfortably, but simultaneously the jersey doesnt bunch, hugging the torso all the way til the bottom. The neck is also cut shallower in comparison to the mens equivalent, and boasts the same bite tag for zipping/unzipping whilst on the move. The sizes run true to form, im riding a UK size 8, and its a perfect fit. Rapha offer a full range of individual sizes from 8-16, ensuring ladies of all shapes can enjoy that perfct fit.
The full legth zip is a revelation, and something I wish more clothing companies would deploy in their female specific tops.... when wearing a wicking baselayer to cover our modesty, we still have the option to unzip fully on long exposed climbs when in danger of overheating.
The jersey arrives with complimentary armwarmers in cream with matching coloured piping depending upon your choice of black or red. Now I must admit, iv never cared for armwarmers before... I found mens small were cut short and didnt quite reach my wrists, but my skinny biceps ensured I was forever yanking them back up. Not a very pro look im sure you will agree.
Rapha have managed to convert me to the virtues of the armwarmer. I have now been able to fully appreciate their versatility. When first pullling them on they felt quite tight, however once riding , they felt unrestrictive and provided amuch needed barrier from the elements. The grip at the top combined with their sleek profile meant that during a two hour ride I did not have to adjust their position or pull them up once. Which I initially found quite remarkable, but then I remembered thats actually how amrwarmers should function, and the fact these have been tailored specifically for the dimensions of my female arm meant they function precisely as they were designed to.
Overall this item has without a shadow of a doubt cemented itself at the pinnacle of my jersey collection. Its pretty much everything I would hope for in a cycling spcific jersey. A super cut designed for my body shape, but without adding the horrific hawaiian flowers or lame childish patterns and swirls sadly so often seen on clothing when companies put little thought into their womensrange. The jersey looks great in either weekend warrior lycra clad training mode, or city courier style coupled with jeans or plus fours, so its will surely appeal to a wide range of female cyclists, whatever their taste.
Personally I have always wore Rapha pieces from their menswear line in XS, and was a massive fan of their subtle design features and classy simple looks. I took comfort in the fact that if I didnt particularly find the womens items that enthralling I could always continue to enjoy their smaller sized mens items. After wearing the jersey I can say I wholeheartedly plan to wear the ladies range, due to the fact its taken all the strands I loved from the mens range and simply but perfectly refined them for a female specific fit. Which i believe is the fact that will prove this range a winner for Rapha, they are simply refining what they already know is successful amongst the extended peloton of cycling fans, regardless of their gender.
The classic jersey as tested by Bianchista is available in black or red in sized XS-XL for £120, and includes fleece lined armwarmers.
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