New Sky top - 17% APR

So Rapha finally launched the new Sky kit and... well...it's underwhelming dullness is only matched by its astronomical price.

£140 for this? Nope, me neither

Well observed Rapha parody

Excellent parody of Rapha over at Jahvahaah.  All in a good cause too. 

A lazy weekend post culled from The Guardian.

Pastel pedallers

The announcement last week that Team Sky is to be kitted out in Rapha togs next season signals another significant moment for cycling in the UK.
Dropping the Adidas kit in favour of Rapha's more style-concious threads will, in my humble view, result in a huge growth of replica cycling jerseys being seen around town.

Looking good? How will Team Sky look next year?

Rapha's gear is always very nice: a bit retro and undoubtedly stylish compared to much cycling kit you see out there. I have to say their colour choices are always a little neopolitan ice cream for me - or dare I say it, a bit effeminate.

The Rapha colour reference chart (possibly)

However, what do I know? I reckon the Sky gear will be superb when its issued and sell by the broom wagon load.  It'll be launched to a colossal fanfare too.
It should be really interesting to see what they come up with.