Yes, this is rather an over-abundance isn’t it? I know that I should pace myself and purchase an item here and there, but I also know that Rapha can sell out – and I’m not waiting another 7 months for gloves! I’ll just have to explain to the bank manager that an overdraft for technical clothing is totally justified.

And I probably will buy the undies!

Out of interest – do you know why the price difference between the two ranges of stowaway? I’m not complaining; simply curious.

It’s almost too much good stuff at one time I remember previous launches when the we’d get two or three pieces, this will have me scouring the house looking in drawers and coat pockets for lost cash. I liked the look of the undies, but Slate refused to let me try them on in the restaurant. I’m afraid you’ve got to tell the fairer sex sometime, from what you’ve said before she’s probably been checking the site herself.

::M

Love the new lightweight, the new gilet, the country jerseys, merino polo and the pink stowaway (how am I going to convince she who must be obeyed that I need another stowaway??? I just bought an ice blue one!)… even the short sleeve checked shirt and the caps are nice but I think I might draw the line at Rapha underpants!

And why are the new stowaways cheaper than the old model that they’re still selling? Are the different somehow?

Ladies stuff looks the goods too – just don’t let my partner find out about that red ladies jersey!

I’ve got the grey version of the jacket and it’s the best piece of kit I’ve bought since a pair of Assos 851 gloves. Used it all throughout the recent cold snap together with a helly and a long sleeved jersey.