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Women's Base Layer Guide

Women's Base Layer Guide

The first layer of your cycling wardrobe is the foundation for comfort on the bike.

Sleeveless

For the hottest days and racing conditions

Short Sleeve

Complete comfort on any kind of ride

Long Sleeve base layers

Perfect for cold weather riding

Sleeveless

For the hottest days and racing conditions

Short Sleeve

Complete comfort on any kind of ride

Long Sleeve base layers

Perfect for cold weather riding

Don't forget these details...

Closer Comfort

Sitting close to the skin for optimum comfort, Base Layers offer a ‘barely there’ feel that makes all the difference, so you can build up the layers without the bulk.

Performance fabrics

Both the merino and synthetic yarns used in our base layer fabrics are of a fine density that offer both the strength and softness required to work with your skin.

Temperature Control

Keeping you cool in the heat and warm in the chill, our range of Base Layers wick sweat away in the summer, and insulate your core in winter.

Long or short?

Whether you’re looking for insulation or temperature regulation, our range of Rapha Base Layers come in a variety of sleeve-lengths to suit all kinds of conditions, and selecting the correct cut is crucial to performance.

Sleeveless

On the hottest days you might want to wear less, but a lightweight and breathable layer will help keep you cool and dry in the heat. Designed to be worn under a jersey on hot days, or under several layers in cooler conditions, our sleeveless base layers offer exceptional levels of breathability and moisture transfer.

Sleeveless

Sleeveless base layers

Merino Base Layer - Sleeveless

Exceptional breathability and moisture transfer for riding and racing year round.

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Women's Lightweight Base Layer - Sleeveless

A lightweight, breathable and sweat-wicking base layer for hot conditions.

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Short Sleeve

Available in a range of materials, our short sleeved base layers offer a versatile foundation for year-round riding and racing.

Short Sleeve

Short sleeve base layers

Women's Merino Base Layer - Short Sleeve

Equally effective worn underneath winter clothing or a summer jersey.

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Women's Merino Lightweight Base Layer - SS

A breathable and versatile merino mesh base layer for year-round use in variable conditions.

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Women's Lightweight Base Layer - Short Sleeve

A lightweight, breathable and sweat-wicking base layer for hot conditions.

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Long Sleeve base layers

For cooler to cold weather, long sleeve base layers can either act as an insulating foundation, or eliminate the need for a midlayer. Still sweat-wicking and odour-resistant, they play a key role in maintaining your temperature in cooler climates.

Long Sleeve base layers

Women's Merino Base Layer - Long Sleeve

100% merino wool, naturally anti-bacterial and odour resistant. Soft on the skin and itch free.

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Women's Lightweight Base Layer - Long Sleeve

A lightweight, breathable and sweat-wicking base layer for hot conditions.

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