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Four days to go until High Camp III, with ticket sales closing on Thursday.

With guided gravel and road routes from Rapha, .in.racing and , mechanical support from , Rapha H Van coffee stops and evening events in collaboration with the , it’s going to be a weekend of pride, connection and community no matter what the weather decides to throw at us.

All riders will receive a goodie bag including a pair of Rapha + .in.racing Rainbow Socks, but if you aren’t able to make it to High Camp this time, you’ll be able to buy a pair at from June 8.

Tickets still available. Sign up now via the link in our bio.

The Nocturne returns on June 12 & 13.

After nine years away, is making a comeback as a UCI race with live broadcast coverage, and a brand new City of London circuit through Bank Junction and past the Royal Exchange. From elite criteriums to Penny Farthing and Brompton racing, it promises a rip-roaring day of racing in the heart of the city, and will be the first crit race of the Rapha Super-League.

As official partners of the event, Rapha and the Rapha Cycling Club will be there in full force:
→ Rapha H Van: Located in the Fan Zone, serving coffee and a selection of essential Rapha products.
→ RCC Corner: A dedicated space for the community to gather and cheer on the racers.
→ RCC Pits: Providing a dedicated warm up area and support for members who are racing.
→ RCC Member Discount: A 15% racing discount is available for RCC members. Please check the app for full details. We’d love to see you racing in club colours.

Program Highlights:
12:00 – Fan Zone Opens & Community Rides
14:00 – Women’s Support Race (Cat 2/3/4)
14:50 – Men’s Support Race (Cat 2/3/4)
17:20 – Penny Farthing Race
18:50 – Brompton Race
20:00 – Elite Criterium (Women)
21:00 – Elite Criterium (Men)

Follow the links in our bio for the full two-day schedule and information, and race sign up.

"Relief and joy" – On Sunday, the RCC took another big win at the Irish National Criterium Championships courtesy of London-based rider .

We caught up with him for a post-race debrief:

"Winning a National Championship race has been a goal since I started cycling, and I've come so close with two 2nd and two 3rd positions in the Time Trial scene. This year, I switched my focus more to crits, as that's where my real passion and excitement for racing lies. As soon as the Irish National Crit Champs were announced to be in Dublin, I knew I had to compete. After a very stressful day before the race with a snapped Di2 cable that led to me having to re-route the cabling with tooth floss as a guide, I was ready to race.

In typical Irish fashion it was sunny and showery all day. It was an extremely technical course so I planned to race on the front foot and that's exactly what I did. A group of five formed early that I was part of, and I then tried unsuccessfully to get away solo a few times. One final attack with five laps to go snapped the elastic at last. Coming down the final straight I knew I had the win, and I felt relief and joy crossing the line.

I feel very proud to win this championship, and to be able to wear the jersey for the next twelve months."

You'll be able to see the new Irish champion racing at on June 13th in London, as he dons the green, white and orange tricolour for the first time.

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High Camp III returns next month, our annual get together for the LGBTQ+ cycling community in the luscious valleys of the Peak District.

Whether you’re a gravel grinder or pure roadie, a seasoned rider or newer to the scene, set up camp with us for a social and community focused weekend of testing but beautiful rides, cookouts and the chance to meet likeminded riders from all over the country.

New for this year, in conjunction with , we’re supporting a free evening event on Saturday 6 June, with a panel talk featuring , , and .in.racing, followed by a DJ set by . The perfect opportunity to get the dancing shoes out.

FLINTA riders receive a subsidised ticket price courtesy of , follow the link in our bio to get tickets and learn more.

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This weekend, we'll be at the , celebrating the 70th year of the race. It is our sixth year as title sponsor, and we're immensely proud to have played a part in helping the race reach its platinum anniversary.

The Lincoln Grand Prix is one of the crown jewels of domestic road racing, a race whose identity is bound up with the savage cobbled rise of Michaelgate and a winners’ list stretching back to 1956. It is prestigious because everybody knows what it takes to win there: repeated climbs, sharp positioning, and the ability to survive one of the most iconic circuits in British cycling.

The theatre and intensity of the event continues to keep spectators enthralled and racers itching to prove themselves. This year, we'll see new innovations in the way of criterium racing on Saturday evening and an updated course on Sunday, taking on new cobbles and twists around Lincoln Cathedral.

The Rapha H Van will be in Castle Square all weekend, selling Lincoln GP caps, t-shirts and cowbells, and providing refreshment in the form of coffee and .

On Sunday, join us at Corner on Michaelgate to get close to the action and cheer on our RCC racers. Stay tuned to see who will be taking to the start line.

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The RCC Racing squad chose a formidable race to debut at. The Rutland-International , the UK’s only single-day UCI road race, stood at a beastly 186km, interspersed with 12 gravel sectors and rough farm tracks that laughed in the face of good form or team tactics. The unpredictable nature of the race reigned, and mechanicals, crashes and splits mercilessly whittled down the peloton – until 180 starters became just 57 finishers in an attritional, dusty and eventful race.

Our RCC team avoided the early crash that stopped the race briefly, but an ill-timed puncture followed by a second mechanical took out of the front group and put an end to his day, .m.jones and were amongst the groups distanced in the dizzying chaos of the twisting, dust-filled sectors, leading a valiant chase but ultimately unable to make it back into contention. With 60km to go, only remained in the race and looked likely to contest a strong position, until a late crash put paid to his chances, though he was one of the chosen few who finished.

This Sunday, we learned that the CiCLE Classic is a force to be reckoned with, and the riders ended the day happy to have started the season together as a team, but tinged with disappointment.

You can watch them return for a shot at redemption at the next Rapha Super-League race, which comes in less than a fortnight at the Rapha on 10 May. We hope to see you there.

Read the full race report via the link in our bio.

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Taking place a month after the women’s race, the Rutland International carries real prestige as the only UCI one-day road race in the UK, giving it a status on the domestic calendar that no other race can quite match. With gravel sectors, farm tracks and constant fights for position, it is Britain’s closest equivalent to a spring classic and one of the hardest races to win.

It’s the second Rapha Super-League race, and the first time our RCC athletes will take to the start line as a unit: , , and .m.jones. We’ll be setting up in the feed zone to support them as they battle the sectors, and keep the spectators and fans energised with coffee and .

We'll also have cowbells on sale and will be running a competition to win a Pro Team bundle, available only to those who visit us. Find us at the start, before the race sets off in Oakham, from 9.30-11am, then at the feed zone from midday until 2.30pm, then we'll be heading back to Oakham for the thrilling finale at approx 3.50pm.

If you can't make it, we'll be sharing 's live updates and will be providing live coverage of the race from 1.30pm in the format of a watch party stream, featuring live roadside footage, expert analysis, rider interviews, and live commentary throughout the race.

It's not to be missed. Follow the best of British racing here.

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June 5-7 | HIGH CAMP III
This summer sees the third edition of HIGH CAMP – our LGBTQ+ bikepacking retreat in the Peak District.

Join Rapha, , .in.racing, and for a three-day bikepacking retreat for gravel riders and road cyclists. We’ll spend two nights at the beautiful Fieldhead Campsite in the Hope Valley, with a variety of led rides on Saturday and guided rides to and from Sheffield on Friday and Sunday.

This year, HIGH CAMP will be taking place in conjunction with – the first ever international LGBTQ+ cycling festival. With riders from all over the world, and a bigger choice of routes than ever before, there’ll be something to suit every taste.

Through the Bike Out Bursary, FLINTA riders also benefit from subsidised places to HIGH CAMP. Spaces are limited, so book soon to avoid disappointment.

Learn more and sign up via the link in our bio.

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