Rapha + Paul Smith: A Conversation

In this exclusive short film, Rapha founder and CEO Simon Mottram talks with Paul about his love of cycling.

For Autumn Winter 2010 Paul Smith and Rapha collaborated to produce 'Rapha + Paul Smith', a collection of cycling clothes and accessories. Building over two seasons, the collection features products that are inspired by road racing and designed specifically for city riding.

To celebrate the collaboration our friends at Rapha filmed this short conversation between Paul Smith and Simon Mottram.

'A revealing and engaging portrait of one man’s enduring passion for the sport, Paul Smith recalls his days as a young rider sneaking home copies of the ‘exotic’ newspaper, L’Equipe, the heroes that inspired him, and his father’s bemusement at the very un-English sport of road racing.

The discussion includes the changing nature of the sport and the pros and cons of following cycling in the internet age. Sir Paul also reveals the special relationship he enjoys with some of today’s elite riders, as well as the pleasures of watching the Giro d’Italia at his local bike shop in Italy.' - Rapha

Filmed in Paul's office, London, November 2010.