Rapha knows that for many women, traditionally tight-fitting cycling gear is not always the most comfortable way to dress to ride. So to inspire more women to feel confident on the bike, they developed a more inclusive and often times more modest, range of warm weather performance womens cycling gear. Yes, it includes the first-ever cycling-specific hijab. But theres also some more common clothing items seen in activewear off the bike. Like a new skort with a premium cycling chamois (and cargo pocket) inside. And an extended long jersey and padded long pants that simply deliver extra coverage.Rapha This is How We Ride inclusive womens cycling kit(Photos/Rapha)Raphas new womens cycling clothing collection is designed by women riders for women riders. The idea is to break down barriers that keep some women from getting on the bike in the first place. Their new inclusive womens clothing campaign is called: This is How We Ride. All the classic jersey & shorts favorites are still there, just now with more options for riders looking for a different way to show their on-the-bike style.For too long, women in cycling have been overlooked, undervalued and made to ride and wear kit that limits self-expression. Rapha is determined to help change that narrative and strives to create cycling apparel that makes all riders feel empowered, comfortable and confident. Designed from the ground up by an all-female team, Rapha Women is a new and expanded range of womens riding apparel developed through years of research. The result is a range of all-new and unique silhouettes, including the Womens Padded Skort, Womens Rapha Wind Gilet, Womens Rapha Jersey, Womens Rapha Wind Jacket, Womens Cropped Cargo Top and Womens Regular Cargo Shorts, to offer more options for self-expression to women on the bike.This new Rapha Women launch is a continuation of the British brands commitment to further promote and grow womens cycling. Weve seen several women-specific Rapha collaborations over the years, from pro cycling to fashion, to the playful spirit with Outdoor Voices. It was really exciting to take on a project like this and work with an all-women team to create a whole new collection that enables women to express themselves and feel comfortable and confident on the bike Were continuing to work on projects and innovations that open up the sport for women, so this is just the beginning! Lauren Hunt, Rapha Womens Apparel DesignerAnd again at the end of this summer, the biggest global annual womens cycling event the Rapha Womens 100 will again encourage women around the world to come together to ride 100km on that Sunday. This year will be the 12th running of the Womens 100.Whats new?The collection includes Raphas first range of modest wear developed alongside London-based cycling collective Cycle Sisters, an award-winning charity which inspires and enables Muslim women to cycle. That includes the headline-grabbing hijab. But theres also a new Long Jersey and Padded Riding Trousers that maximize rider performance and warm weather comfort. And yet, they still deliver the extra coverage that will help get more women on the bike. The new Padded Skort and Cropped Zip Tank top go the other direction, opting for less coverage, but with style. They are just about giving women more options for how they look when riding. Because not everyone always wants to feel like theyre aspiring to be a road racer. Some cyclists just want to ride their bikes, and feel good at the same time.2024 Rapha Womens Inclusive Cycling KitThe new $120 / 115 Rapha Womens Padded Skort comes in black or blue & 6 sizes (XXS-XL). It features Raphas award-winning womens chamois pad & a cargo pocket on the right leg. The new $100 / 90 Cropped Cargo Top gets black or sea green and 6 sizes. Its a short-fit tee, big on rear pocket storage. Not nearly as crop-top short as the full-zip $75 / 68 Cropped Zip Tank with its zippered rear essentials pocket. Or the $90 / 80 Half Zip Tank with more fabric, so more rear pocket storage.In the modest line-up, the new $45 / 40 Rapha Womens Hijab comes in dusted blue, mushroom gray, or black. Fully covering a riders head and neck, its made from a light 100% recycled polyester with a mesh neck panel for max breathability. And of course, it fits comfortably under a helmet. The $135 / 125 Long Jersey in 6 sizes and mushroom gray or black, is simply a longer cut extending past the hips. It features a half zip, backed by a mesh panel for ventilation without exposing skin. Then, new Rapha Womens Padded Riding Trousers are $240 / 222 technical long cycling pants in 3 colors. With a slightly loose but tailored on-the-bike fit, they promise comfort, full range of pedaling movement, and a bit of water-repellant weather protection.The latest $120/ 115 Rapha Womens Jersey comes in jeweled blue, sea green, or black. Theres also an updated Wind Gilet (vest) for $135 / 125 in jeweled blue or tan. And a new $190 / 170 Wind Jacket in those same two colors. Plus, theres an updated pair of Rapha Womens Regular Cargo Shorts for $179 / 160 in dark navy blue or classic black.All of the new Rapha Womens collection are available now.Rapha.cc/story/How-We-RideThe post The First Cycling Hijab, a Padded Skort & More Define Inclusive Rapha Womens Clothing Line appeared first on Bikerumor.