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On Friday, January 9, 2026, Van Rysel Roubaix unveiled its new kit in an extraordinary setting: a former deconsecrated church in the heart of Roubaix. The event made a lasting impression with the arrival of a new jersey, a signature Van Rysel RCR-F bicycle, a revamped sporting project, and a significantly revamped roster (nearly half the riders). This highly anticipated presentation symbolizes both the continuity and the growing ambition of a project deeply rooted in Northern France.
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For 2026, the team continues its rise alongside its title partner Van Rysel, the northern French brand specializing in high-performance bicycles. This strategic choice reflects an ambition bytagée: to build a demanding, sustainable and strongly identity-based sporting project, faithful to the values of regional cycling.
Cyril Saugrain, General Manager of Van Rysel Roubaix, outlined the project for the coming years, emphasizing the need to combine talent development, collective progress and a strong Roubaix identity.
A 100% Roubaix DNA, forged by the classics
More than ever, the team asserts its local roots. It draws its inspiration from the cycling history of the North, the heritagetagthe Flemish classics and the culture of tough cobbled races.
For this 2026 season, the objectives are clear: to identify and develop young talents, to progress on the flagship events of the calendar, and to build a solid and competitive team for the most demanding and distinctive races.
The 2026 jersey: a vibrant tribute to Roubaix
Designed by Van Rysel in collaboration with the Roubaix-based designer Brian Marie-Claire (Collectif Machine Infernale) and produced by Diffusport (historical textile partner of the team), the new kit is a true visual manifesto.
The team's crest incorporates the iconic shape of the André Pétrieux velodrome, a world-renowned temple of cycling in northern France. The cobblestone motif, omnipresent in the design, reflects the high standards of the routemythical symbols of the region.
RCR-F: the new pink and rugged flagship
In 2026, all riders will be using the RCR-F, a pure sprint bike with a striking design: the iconic Roubaix pink on the front, exposed raw carbon on the rear. The aesthetic is both bold and perfectly consistent with the new jersey. The bikes are equipped with a SRAM Force AXS groupset and Zipp 454 wheels.
The team will also benefit from a full range of Van Rysel equipment (RCR-F, RCR-R, RCR-X helmets) and three new goggles with evocative names: Vertain, Taaien and Karen, direct nods to the legendary sectors of Flanders.
The 2026 workforce
Daniel Smajkic Arnes, 25 years old
Kevin Avoine, 28 years old
Rémi Capron, 25 years old
Louis Hardouin, 25 years old
Joppe Heremans, 22 years old
Léandre Huck, 25 years old
Maxime Jarnet, 27 years old
Kenny Molly, 29 years old
Joes Oosterlinck, 22 years old
Antoine Raugel, 26 years old
Arnaud Tendon, 23 years old
Killian Théot, 26 years old
