POC has introduced its 2026 cycling season collection, led by the brand’s competition-focused Raceday range. The new apparel is geared towards female and male cyclists looking for enhanced performance and aerodynamics.
The Raceday collection features a patent-pending gender-specific chamois, Novus, which was developed following in-house research by POC. Alongside Raceday, the Cadence road collection has received updates, including the new Women’s Cadence Cargo bib shorts featuring the Novus female pads, plus new styles and seasonal colours.
The collection also includes a translucent Ultra bags range, designed for both one-day competitions and multi-day adventures. Completing the seasonal launch is the limited Legacy collection, which revisits colours and details from the heritage of the company.
Monica Lindstrom, Apparel Director at POC, said “POC is well known for innovation, and we have used our extensive experience in fabric and material development to challenge ourselves and conventional thinking. That was the starting point for our research and the creation of the new Novus chamois, and we are now bringing that same focus further into performance cycling apparel with the new Raceday collection, which uses new fabrics and technologies to optimise aerodynamic performance, with precise compression, breathability and comfort.”
POC adds that the Raceday collection has been developed for the demands of racing and intense riding. It includes male and female bib shorts made from recycled materials, featuring compressive fabric and raw-cut endings. The female bib includes a suspender solution designed to allow riders to take a break without removing jerseys or jackets.
The Cadence collection is designed for year-round training. The jerseys feature recycled fabric with factor 50 sun protection. Accessories such as leg and arm warmers, and the Cadence Thermal Long Sock made with 35% Merino wool, have also been introduced.
The Novus chamois was developed using pressure mapping technology and consultation with experts in physiotherapy and gynaecology. POC concluded that a wider pad was necessary for most cyclists to provide better support.
Monica Lindstrom at POC continued “As the evidence from our research emerged, we realised that to really make the improvements we wanted female and male cyclists to have, then we would need to break with conventional thinking. The result is that the Novus chamois has very specific female and male constructions and is significantly wider and more ventilated. It features channel relief and innovative gel-layered construction for consistent pressure management regardless of duration.”
The Ultra collection features on-bike bags made from translucent waterproof TPU. These are engineered for practicality and easy access to ride essentials while on the move.
The limited Legacy collection is inspired by classic designs and includes the POC propeller logo. The collection is intended to combine classic style with modern protection and performance.
The new 2026 collection is available at the company website and in selected stores.