Rapha San Francisco

Thank you to everyone who came out for the ride with Marin Appreciation Ride with Slug Bicycles this Saturday. The vibes were off the charts and it was great to see so many friends out there. Here are some photos taken by Georges J Mahaprom ( on IG) on our adventure. Stay tuned for the next one...

We are now open at 8am on the weekends so that we can better serve the cycling community as a meet-up spot and cafe. Our cafe has a full menu of espresso beverages and we will be adding new food and pastry options soon. We look forward to seeing you.

The Clubhouse will open at 10:30am on Tuesday, October 19th to accommodate a staff meeting.

Thank you for joining us for our 9th annual Women's 100 and making it an incredible success. Last Sunday we hosted veterans and new riders alike to join thousands of women around the world riding 100 kilometers in celebration of women in the sport. The day was stunning, the ride was challenging and fun and many of you completed your longest ride ever. Congratulations to all.

We'll be keeping the good vibes going with a monthly women's ride. We'll meet every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Equator Round House Cafe. The ride is open to all, not just RCC members, so please invite a friend. The first ride will be Sunday, October 10th. Sign up here - https://ti.to/ccsfc/womens-club-ride

On Saturday, September 18th join Rapha and Equator Coffees for a special grand opening ride for their new Round House Cafe at the Golden Gate Bridge Plaza.

We will meet at the Round House Cafe at 8am for complimentary coffee and pastries before heading out for a ride at 8:30.

We will have two routes, the shorter option will be a classic Headlands loop. The longer route will be Alpine Dam.

Please RSVP for the ride here - https://ti.to/ccsfc/rapha-event-rides/with/xm6cgzroowg

Longer Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/2872933329480128688
Shorter Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/2872934673198580912

The building that houses Rapha San Francisco will undergo construction across the next couple weeks, and will result in a closure of our Clubhouse from Monday, September 27th through Wednesday, September, 29th.

Following this brief closure, there will be a reduction in our week-day service hours until construction is complete. Please check-in with our page and google listing for the most up-to-date information on our altered hours during this time.
You can also reach out to us by phone or email.

[email protected]
415-829-3683

Rapha Cycling Club Member Benefits
Joining the Rapha Cycling Club opens up a world of exclusive benefits and products that help you get more from your riding. The benefits go far beyond rides and 50% off coffee.
Now included with your Rapha Cycling Club membership, a personal accident cover will help get you cycling again in the event of a crash or serious mechanical failure. You'll also never go without a ride when traveling, high-spec Canyon bikes can be rented from our Clubhouses worldwide.
As a member, you can also take advantage of local offerings by visiting our Local Benefits page using the link below. Some of these incredible partners include Burgers 99, Maverick Cycles, Viceroy Hotel Group, Ritual, and Canyon US with more coming...
Local Benefits - https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/rcc/local-benefits/north-america?fbclid=IwAR0wlScgXPhPYy3wz8Uhyw4qdrmNNvcEGyBdgfc_w7SNb7aluLWyrswoVHw

If you missed our Tire and Endurance Nutrition Talk with WTB and Gelvio, Marin County Bicycle Coalition has posted the discussion to their youtube channel here... https://youtu.be/YaYRQlFn4w4

Tires and Nutrition with WTB and Gelvio What are the best tires for Marin's mix of trails and fire roads? Do wider tires with lower pressure slow you down? What should you eat and drink to make it ...

New kit day for Achieve Training & Coaching. Very smart new kits that Dana and team designed with Rapha Custom 😍. RCC members have an exclusive benefit with Achieve and we look forward to some fun events and rides with the crew this year.

Our route building talk with Patrick Farnsworth of the Bikes or Death Podcast and Alex Gay from Ride with GPS in partnership with Marin County Bicycle Coalition is now up on MCBC's youtube channel.

Route Building w/Patrick Farnsworth and Alex Gay Whether you're heading out for an all-day adventure or a multi-day bikepacking trip, having a good route is essential. Rapha Cycling Club SF hosted a worksho...

Want to add a little adrenaline to your next road ride while also having a chance to win a Rapha $50 gift voucher and other great prizes? Check out the Marin Classic II, an event in Southern Marin that runs until this Sunday evening. All you have to do is register then give it your best as you ride five designated Strava segments. ..............
More important than the prizes though is that 100% of proceeds will be donated to Marin City based .Marin. We know you'll love the prizes but now we want to help the event hit their goal of $6,000. Thanks to our friends at Achieve PTC for organizing the event. ..............
Register here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/marin-classic-ii-pb-mikes-bikes-achieveptc)
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All participants will be entered into a draw to win these prizes:

🔥 4 x $50 gift certificates

🔥 1 x Element Roam cycling computer from

🔥 6 x Helios helmets

🔥 2 x custom heat molded saddle

🔥 2 x Accarrino's Ferrari Friday Chicken Dinner (fastest male and female prize)

🔥 6 x bag of coffee from

🔥 10 x Donut & Coffee at Accarrino's

🔥 $5 gift coupon for all participants from Equator Coffee (via their app)

🔥 4 x prize pack (water bottle, socks & hat)

🔥 1 x Rival GPS Smartwatch

Tonight is our Photo Tips talk with . RCC members can find the details for the event in the Rapha App. Hope to see you there.

He’ll share the story behind three of his favorite photos and tips for how to improve your own shooting and editing. Attendees will receive a complimentary custom Lightroom Preset download made by Jake.

Jake Szymanski is an Oregon-based digital Strategy Director, photographer, and cyclist. He's known for his work fighting cancer with Leave It On The Road, epic multi-day rides, and being a master of the venerable Ricoh GR camera.

At an elevation of 925 feet , second only to Mt. Davidson in San Francisco, Twin Peaks offers a healthy climb with iconic views of The City. On Sunday, April 25th Rapha San Francisco will host another Friends of Twin Peaks challenge where riders will attempt to ascend the summit via 6 different approaches. Those who complete all 6 will officially be Friends of Twin Peaks and will receive a commemorative patch. Rapha will be posted up at the top offering coffee, donuts, and encouragement to all the riders. Join our event or sign up on STRAVA with the link below for all the detials.

https://www.strava.com/clubs/912255/group_events/928577

Paris-Roubaix may be postponed but we're still paying tribute with our own Marin based Day in Hell rides this weekend. Follow the link below to sign up and view the routes.

https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/stories/a-day-in-hell

A Day in Hell 2021 | Rapha Setting out from Rapha Clubhouses and partner cafés around the world on the 10th and 11th of April, each of our routes is inspired by Roubaix but with a unique local flavour. From gruelling gravel sections to cobblestone streets, find out what lies in wait on your local ride and feel the same start...

Dynamo Donuts are back at Rapha San Francisco on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop by before or after your ride (or both) to grab a coffee and enjoy some sugary goodness in our parklet.

We had to close the Clubhouse early at 4pm to allow building maintenance work to be completed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Results for the Marin Gravel Classic are in. The biggest winner in our books was Rich City RIDES, the event beneficiary. A big thank you to all who made a donation. This resulted in $2000 being presented to Rich City Rides. A big shout out and much gratitude to the event sponsors Quarq, Mike's Bikes, Reform Saddles, and Equator Coffees
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Here is the top-10 female and male for those participated and completed all four segments:
Female: 1/ Alice Walton 2/ Caetie Ofiesh 3/ Cheryl Becker 4/ Elise Hazlewood 5/ Sue Lin Holt 6/ Holly Burwick 7/ Laurie Rummelhart 8/ Kemi King 9/ Catherine Kircos 10/ Erika Tarte

Male: 1/ Brennan Wertz 2/ Tyler Ackerson 3/ Peter Koch 4/ Jovanni Stefani 5/ Dan McGarry 6/ Zach Morvant 7/ Jackson Duncan 8/ Dana Williams 9/ Michael Tymoff 10/ Jamie Knowlton
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The top female and male will each receive a $200 gift certificate from Rapha. All draw prize winners will be contacted through GoFundMe and/or email. Congratulations to all and thank you again!
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What’s next? Marin Classic II, which will be back on pavement.

The SF Clubhouse will close at 4pm, Monday Feb. 14th for President's Day.

We hope you can get out and ride!

From February 15 to March 14, Rapha North America is hosting a four-week Winter Training Challenge to keep you in the saddle as motivation wanes in the dead of winter. To stay focused on building a strong 2021, we’re challenging you to hit an HOURLY target on the bike EACH WEEK. All participants who meet each weekly goal will be entered into a raffle to win prizes from Rapha. Whether you're going deep in the pain cave on Zwift or chasing long, slow miles on the open road, your ride is eligible.
Join the Winter Training Challenge on Strava. https://www.strava.com/clubs/849402

We're excited to announce the latest benefit for RCCSFC members. Equator Coffee is now an RCC partner cafe, meaning that members can now use their discount at all of Equator's cafes and will also have access to exclusive offerings, rides, and events.

Today is the first day of the Marin Gravel Classic. $600 in Rapha prizes are up for grabs as well as two Quarq Power Meters and a number of other prizes from Equator Coffee and Achieve PTC. You have 10 days to sign up and get after it. Details at the link below...
https://www.strava.com/clubs/45051/group_events/866235

It's time to play in the dirt in our backyard. The Virtual Marin Gravel Classic starts February 5th and goes for 10 days. Check out the details on our event page and join the challenge on Strava here:
https://www.strava.com/clubs/45051/group_events/866235?_branch_match_id=781904315879185520

AchievePTC/Rapha Virtual Marin Gravel Classic I: Feb 5-14, 2021 AchievePTC and Rapha are proud to present the Virtual Marin Gravel Classic in benefit of Rich City Rides! The event begins on Friday, February 5th and will end on Sunday, February 14th, giving you two weekends to give it your best! Put your quarantine fitness to the test on a series of four dirt seg...

Festive 500 is just a couple days away. If you're looking for some ride inspiration, we've got you covered. Our favorite local clubs and close friends have put together 8 routes for you to choose from to complete the Festive challenge.

Check out the collection here: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/16795?privacy_code=QTsWCO88ilhnXLNu

The Rapha Cocktail Club met up again a few weeks ago for an advanced cocktail class with professional bartender John Maniquis. Here is the full video from the event.

Rapha

Shot by Nick Kova

Festive 500 is just around the corner and we have a lot planned to inspire everyone to get out and ride during the holiday season. To help get you in the mood here's a set from the Festive in 2015 shot by Nick Kova.

Shot by Nick Kova