Tour de France 2026: A special tribute to Raymond Poulidor
As the 2026 Tour de France approaches, the Alpecin-Premier Tech cycling team has unveiled a new feature that will delight sports enthusiasts. The riders will wear a very special collector's jersey, designed to pay tribute to a French cycling legend: Raymond Poulidor.
This jersey is directly inspired by the kit worn in 1977 by the famous French rider and his teammates at the time. Affectionately nicknamed "Poupou" by the public, Raymond Poulidor remains, even today, one of the most beloved and popular athletes in the history of cycling in France.
This initiative celebrates the legacy of the man who left his mark on generations of spectators on the roads of the Tour. By choosing this historic design, the Alpecin-Premier Tech team wishes to link the glorious past of cycling to the performances of today's athletes.
The French public will be able to see this special jersey during the upcoming stages of the Grande Boucle. This tribute highlights the importance of sporting memory and the still-central place Raymond Poulidor holds in the hearts of the French people.