R. x Centifolia
PETAL TO THE METAL
Inspired by the scents of summer in the south, a new collection of jerseys, bib shorts and gilets for men and women that found their form nestled in the hills away from the sea. In the sun and the soil that nurtures the flowers and makes the town of Grasse the perfume capital of the world.
There is a familiarity about the confluence of natural conditions and the combination of elements to make a whole. Each piece we make combines the performance needed to handle the roads we ride with signature design fed by the enduring beauty of the Alpes-Maritimes. Floriane, Capucine and Petra are no exception.
R X Centifolia for Summer 2020.
A TOWN & A FLOWER
Grasse is perched on what we call a ‘colline’, a small hill. Behind are the higher mountains of the Park National Préalpes d’Azur. Around the town, riders will find many rollers, some longer hills but no hors category climbing.
One of the most famous flowers for its scent is the rose. And at the top of the rose tree is the centifolia variety. It’s also known as the Provence Rose, no prizes for guessing why. Hermès, Chanel, and Dior, all source their roses here.
CAPUCINE
Featuring a premium chamois and grippers integrated into the main fabric, the bib shorts feature a deep print paquerette pattern leg section, a technique only compatible with premium textile fibres.
PETRA
A super lightweight race cut gilet, featuring a fully windproof and water repellent core section which covers the front and shoulder areas. Available in paquerette for men.
