The Rapha Men's Core Rain Jacket featured here at Escapa is a waterproof cycling jacket designed to protect you from rain and wind during road and Gravel rides, as well as daily commutes. Its lightweight technical fabric, fully taped seams, and AquaGuard® zipper create an effective barrier against adverse weather conditions.

Its compact design allows you to easily stow it in a jersey pocket when the weather clears up. The regular fit provides room to layer it over short- or long-sleeved garments while maintaining a comfortable riding position.

Fully Waterproof Construction

The jacket uses a technical polyester fabric with a waterproof construction and sealed seams. This combination limits water ingress at the panel seams and provides complete protection during rainy rides.

Compared to a jacket treated only with a water-repellent finish, the sealed seams offer more consistent protection when rain persists throughout the ride.

Wind Protection

The outer fabric also acts as a wind barrier, reducing cooling during descents, on exposed stretches, and on days with unstable weather. This protection is especially useful when rain is accompanied by a drop in temperature.

The Core Rain Jacket III can be worn as an outer layer over a short- or long-sleeve Core jersey, allowing you to adjust your base layers based on the expected temperature and intensity of the ride.

Lightweight, packable Japanese fabric

Rapha uses lightweight, low-bulk Japanese materials to make the jacket easy to carry. It can be folded and stored in the jersey’s back pocket, ready for sudden changes in the weather.

This space-saving design makes it a practical choice for:

• Rides with variable weather forecasts.
• Long rides and cycling tours.
• Mountain passes with cold descents.
• Road and Gravel training rides.
• Daily bike commutes.
• Trips where you need to pack light.

Two-way AquaGuard zipper

The AquaGuard® dual-slider front zipper can be opened from the top or bottom. This system makes it easy to regulate ventilation during intense efforts and allows access to jersey pockets without having to completely remove the jacket.

On a climb, it can be partially opened from the bottom to release heat. Before starting a descent or entering an exposed area, it can be fully closed to restore maximum protection.

Regular Fit for Different Rider Types

The Core Rain Jacket III features a Regular Fit, which is less form-fitting than Rapha Pro Team garments. Its cut is designed to accommodate different body types and allows for layering without unduly restricting mobility.

Rapha recommends selecting your usual size. However, those who wish to wear it over thick thermal layers should take into account the added bulk of the inner layers.

Reflective Details

The jacket features a reflective cuff with an embossed finish and a reflective Rapha logo. These elements increase visibility when illuminated by other vehicles, especially in the rain, at dawn, or during the late hours of the day.

Reflective elements complement visibility but are not a substitute for a proper front and rear lighting system.

Recycled fabric

The garment is made from 100% recycled polyester, combining weather protection, lightness, and ease of care.

The recycled fabric reduces the use of virgin raw materials without compromising the performance required of a waterproof cycling jacket.

Approximate temperature range

The Core Rain Jacket III is recommended for cold or moderate conditions, approximately between 1 and 15 °C, always in combination with appropriate base layers.

This range is a guideline. The perceived temperature may vary depending on exercise intensity, wind, humidity, the duration of the ride, and personal sensitivity to the cold.

Key Features

• Men’s waterproof cycling jacket.
• Lightweight, wind-resistant technical fabric.
• Fully waterproof construction.
• Fully taped seams.
• Low-bulk Japanese materials.
• Compact, packable design.
• Two-way AquaGuard® zipper.
• Bottom opening for ventilation and access to the jersey.
• Regular fit, less form-fitting than the Pro Team line.
• Reflective cuff and logo.
• Made from 100% recycled polyester.
• Recommended for temperatures ranging from approximately 1 to 15 °C.
• Suitable for road, Gravel, and Urban commuting.