Rapha's guide to women's bibs & shorts

Training & Racing

On training rides and race days, performance is the priority. Our Pro Team range is made with lightweight, technical fabrics for efficient sweat wicking and breathability, with anatomical panel construction for a locked-in fit. Each short is built around a tailor-made, women’s specific chamois pad.

For racing and training, the women’s Pro Team chamois features a seamless, pre-moulded construction to eliminate irritation and comes in two sizes for the perfect fit.

All-Round Road Riding

For everything from all-day epics and club runs to café stops and quick commutes, our road-specific bibs feature highly technical but slightly less compressive fabrics for a more relaxed fit and more supportive chamois pads for optimal support when you’re riding but not racing.

Featured in both the Detachable, Classic and Core Bib Shorts, our women’s Classic chamois pad is designed for all-day comfort with dual-density foam, seamless construction and a super soft top sheet.

Adventure

On off-road adventures and multi-day trips, durability and packability are paramount. These shorts are made with hard-wearing technical fabrics that are tough enough for the rough stuff, dry quickly overnight and stow away easily in bike packs. Both also feature plenty of pockets so you can carry all the provisions you need.

For comfort on mixed terrain, the women’s Explore chamois features high-density foam to the rear for optimal support, vibration absorption and rapid drying on overnight stops.

MTB

Cut for freedom of movement on the bike and constructed with highly technical yet hard-wearing materials that won’t rip if you come off it, our trail pants and shorts balance lightweight breathability with long-lasting durability. Each pair is designed for slightly different conditions, but all are packed with practical features and include a repair patch.