Rapha Continental The Movie (Haters need not watch)

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Roobay
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by Roobay on Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:20 pm

http://www.rapha.cc/rapha-continental-the-movie

i kinda like this life style :thumbup:
i like people... i just can't stand assholes
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by diegogarcia on Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:38 pm

Thanks for the link. Really enjoyed that, loved some of the comments on why they ride. Had one of those days in the saddle today where everything just came together. :D
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by Weenie on Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:38 pm


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by Wingnut on Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:57 am

I'm not a lover or hater of Rapha (though half of them look like they should be on penny farthing's, guess that's the Rapha look?) but liked the flick...
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by Imaking20 on Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:29 am

I really enjoyed that, thanks for sharing.
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by hansonator69 on Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:42 am

Wouldn't call myself a fan of Rapha but I do enjoy the videos they make. This one is no exception. :)
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by Arky on Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:29 am

Great video. It really brought out the emotions that I experience on a long ride.
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by Rumsas on Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:57 am

Those pink lady C.K. hubs are simply must haves for those Rapha riders, WHY?
But i like those movies to. awesome camera work.
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by eurperg on Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:12 pm

I think I must listen to piano music next time I go riding on local gravel roads. Not forgetting my full Rapha kit.

It's going to be so emotional that I will cry.
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by KWalker on Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:03 pm

I like the videos, not the whole vibe that they give off for their clothes.

The banjo scene, taxadermy scene and lots of those dirt roads were shot in West Virginia, when they stayed at my team's title sponsor http://www.rawtalentranch.com/.
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by Rumsas on Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:06 am

wish i could get that special Rapha feeling everytime i ride, maybe it's the pink hubs i am missing :mrgreen:
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by Leviathan on Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:55 pm

Or perhaos you are missing their Yak Leather shoes. :unbelievable:
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gallery/a ... Farticle#1
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by Imaking20 on Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:26 pm

Why is their attire such a hot/sensitive topic? They're riding their bikes. Aren't we all here because we like riding bikes? :noidea:
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by stella-azzurra on Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:06 pm

Mainly because they only represent a particular segment of the population, that might be one reason.
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by Imaking20 on Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:19 pm

stella-azzurra wrote:Mainly because they only represent a particular segment of the population, that might be one reason.

So do you. So do I.


I don't imagine this will go anywhere.
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by Weenie on Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:19 pm


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by Wingnut on Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:58 am

I really don't care either way about Rapha gear but I tend to think they give off a slightly pompous feel...
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