If you know Rapha, you most likely know all about the wonders of Sportwool. It keeps you remarkably dry and warm, plus it has lower air permeability than 100% polyester, giving you greater wind and chill protection. It's also naturally anti-bacterial and odor resistant (no more unwelcome stains and smells). It has natural elasticity for comfort and natural UV protection. It looks and feels nicer than polyester but works harder too. And it's durable and easy to care for: machine washable and quick to dry.

Rapha already makes their Winter Long Sleeve Jersey, so what gives with this Long Sleeve Cross Jersey? Outside of the obvious -- the lovely Black-with-Orange color -- there are some important nuanced differences. For starters is the cut. Since this is considered a "race" jersey, the cut is slimmer than the Winter Long Sleeve. Secondly is a CX-specific detail -- you get a padded right shoulder to make the run-jump-hop-skip part of 'cross racing a wee less painful to your body. And you'll note, too, that you only get a single rear pocket here -- not three. Available in sizes Small-XXL.