Tour de France 2026: A special jersey in tribute to Raymond Poulidor
The Alpecin-Premier Tech cycling team officially unveiled its new collector's jersey this Monday, July 20. This special kit was designed to pay tribute to a French cycling legend: Raymond Poulidor.
This unique jersey will be worn by the team's riders during the 2026 edition of the Tour de France. This symbolic choice serves to celebrate the memory of the man nicknamed "Poupou," an extremely popular rider who left his mark on the history of the Grande Boucle through his courage and perseverance.
Raymond Poulidor, who passed away in 2019, remains one of the most beloved athletes in France. Despite his numerous podium finishes in the Tour de France, he never wore the yellow jersey, which only strengthened his emotional bond with the public. The Alpecin-Premier Tech team thus wishes to honor his sporting and human legacy.
The design of this jersey incorporates visual elements that recall the former champion's career. This initiative is highly anticipated by cycling enthusiasts, who are eager to see this tribute travel the French roads next summer.
Through this gesture, the cycling world once again proves its attachment to the discipline's historical figures. The 2026 Tour de France will therefore be an opportunity for spectators to remember Raymond Poulidor while following the competition.