{"id":382557,"date":"2025-12-31T12:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T12:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/382557\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T12:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T12:31:08","slug":"a-second-skin-visma-lease-a-bike-reveal-striking-new-nimbl-race-kit-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/382557\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;A second skin&#8217; \u2013 Visma-Lease a Bike reveal striking new Nimbl race kit for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"4c49e125-724a-4de2-9f5e-d7e6e6e2c9c3\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2025\/visma-lease-a-bike\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/road\/teams\/uci-worldtour\/2025\/visma-lease-a-bike\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Visma-Lease a Bike<\/a> have released their race kit for 2026 for their men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s teams. The new look aims to remain faithful to the squad&#8217;s favoured combination of mainly yellow and black, but also develops various new patterns that further highlight and intensify references to the squad&#8217;s nickname of &#8216;The Bees&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The kit continues to be produced by Nimbl, who moved from providing footwear to their bigger role overseeing all team race kit last July, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/news\/rabobank-returns-to-professional-cycling-sponsorship-in-three-and-a-half-year-agreement-with-visma-lease-a-bike\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/news\/rabobank-returns-to-professional-cycling-sponsorship-in-three-and-a-half-year-agreement-with-visma-lease-a-bike\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a switch which coincided with the arrival of Rabobank as a new sponsor. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c49e125-724a-4de2-9f5e-d7e6e6e2c9c3-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In a team press release, Visma-Lease a Bike say 2026 kit is created under the tagline &#8220;New Season, New Skin&#8221; and has a triple purpose: &#8220;with a focus on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">performance<\/a> and comfort for the riders, while ensuring visibility for fans along the road and on screen.&#8221; Its stand-out combination of colours also is aimed to guarantee rapid recognition inside the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>You may like<\/p>\n<p>The new design, according to the release, &#8220;remains true to the signature yellow, complemented by more black details that add contrast and sharpness to the design. The striking yellow enhances the team\u2019s visibility.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Whilst the design of the kit is a clear continuation of the 2025 models, the aim of the new pattern referencing bee hairs is &#8220;symbolising the collective strength and teamwork that characterise Visma-Lease a Bike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The kit is further described as &#8220;apparel that protects, moves with the rider, and functions like a second skin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;A new season always means evaluating, improving, and building further,&#8221; added Visma team general manager Richard Plugge. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our 2026 kit reflects that approach: recognisable in who we are, yet with attention to detail and development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Another year in yellow \ud83d\udc9b #craftedbynimblhttps:\/\/t.co\/PWwFxpx8cX pic.twitter.com\/nE7ynUutTr<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2006021853400240611\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2006021853400240611\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">December 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Visma-Lease a Bike have released their race kit for 2026 for their men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s teams. 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