Rapha has revealed its second collaboration with the streetwear brand Patta, bringing you your latest dose of cool cycling kit while reaffirming the two brands’ shared commitment to diversity and representation in cycling.
Rapha and Amsterdam-based Patta first joined forces back in 2023 with the Patta Cycling Team collection. It followed the announcement of the Patta team, which was formed to inspire people of all backgrounds to take up cycling.
The new collection, which includes men’s and women’s Pro Team Aero Jerseys and bib shorts, is said to reaffirm that mission and to increase the presence of people of colour in the sport.
“This latest collaboration broadens both the aesthetic and the purpose of the partnership, reflecting a zest for life and the sense of community that riding a bike can unlock,” Rapha’s official press release states.
This limited-edition collection features the words ‘Lobi Libi’ – Surinamese for ‘love life’ – in honour of Patta founder Edson Sabajo and Guillaume Schmidt’s Surinam heritage.
Anna McLeod, senior partnerships manager at Rapha, says: “We can all be guilty of watching the clock and measuring ourselves and our progress almost religiously – cyclists especially. But this Rapha + Patta collection is about being energised by, and finding happiness in, simple things like exploring a city, waking up to see the sunrise, or spinning around on your bike with friends. It’s about getting out there just for the love of it.”
Alongside aero jerseys and bib shorts, the Rapha x Patta collection includes Rapha’s Pro Team Cargo Bib Shorts, cotton hoodies and t-shirts, caps and socks, Rapha Reis sunglasses and other accessories.
The collection will be available to buy on Friday 23 May.
