Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit

January 9, 2026

Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.”

The decision to close five of its clubhouses, which operate as shops, cafes, and meeting points for rides and events, comes just months after Rapha’s carrying value was reduced by two thirds, from £169m to £67m, following eight years of consecutive losses.

US-based Rapha clubhouses in Boulder, Chicago, Miami, and Seattle are also set to close this year, the announcement coming just a week before the brand’s unveiling of the new USA Cycling kit, the first fruits of the pair’s four-year partnership signed last year, which will see American cyclists donning Rapha kit at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

“Rapha’s Clubhouses are cultural anchors for the Rapha community worldwide, run by brilliant, hardworking teams that are our brand’s greatest advocates. They are places to belong, to be inspired, and to discover our products,” Rapha’s CEO Fran Millar said in a statement.

“So, this announcement is really tough. The following Clubhouses will be closing before April 2026: Boulder, Chicago, Manchester, Miami and Seattle. road.cc