I was asked to be a part of a shoot for the new Rapha Core line that launched worldwide this week. And when good opportunities come along, I like to jump on them. I worked at the company for two years, and recently left to pursue other goals. But one of the benefits of leaving a company like Rapha is that I can now be a part of it from the outside for the first time in a long time, and enjoy it from a different perspective. It’s made me appreciate the experiences I had a lot more, and has allowed me to spend more time on and off the bike with the people that made my job enjoyable. Last week, despite the forecasted 19F and sun I set out with Alex Cernichiari (RCC Coördinator NYC) and local elite racer Natalie Tapias to shoot the new kit with the inspired photographer Marshall Kappel. Compiled here are some of the images I feel best represents what Rapha Core is all about. As big as the Rapha brand is, it recognized the need to bring something new to the table that catered to all types of riders without breaking the bank. Core was born out of an idea Simon Mottram had when he started Rapha - to make cycling the biggest sport in the world - and with the quality, attention to detail, and price point the core line is at the front line of this pursuit.You can see more of Marshall’s inspiring work at www.marshallkappel.com, and on his instagram @marshallkappelKit is available at www.rapha.cc
New photo essay up on the site. Thanks to Marshall Kappel for the photos and the great time.