The cycling season is now rapidly approaching, and more and more cycling kits are being unveiled. Lidl-Trek and UAE Emirates XRG are not quite ready yet, but the first images have already been leaked on social media.
The riders of Lidl-Trek and UAE Emirates XRG are currently staying on Spain’s Costa Blanca for a training camp, preparing for the upcoming cycling season. One of the most well-known training climbs in the area is the Coll de Rates (6.5 km at 5.2%), popular among many cycling teams due to its consistent gradients. This makes the climb ideal for training or testing longer efforts.
This week, several cycling teams were spotted on the slopes of the Coll de Rates, including Lidl-Trek and UAE Emirates XRG. The American team still tries to hide their new 2026 race kits—as seen in footage circulating on social media—but without success. The new outfits were definitely captured on camera.
And it didn’t help… here is the 2026 LIDL-Trek jersey photographed by @lawrenceonabike
But what they are expecting having it on the most popular off-season climb in the world Coll de Rates. https://t.co/IBdioG0E0r pic.twitter.com/OLbPQCDiKM
— Lukáš Ronald Lukács (@lucasaganronald) December 9, 2025
The colors remain largely the same as last season, but in terms of design, there appear to be two notable changes. The team has added some pink tones, and the new kit features a fully blue panel (instead of a predominantly red one) across the chest area, displaying the sponsor Lidl.
At UAE Emirates XRG, we also see a clear change. The 2025 kit was still recognizable by its two black sleeves, but the new outfit now features—apparently—only one black sleeve. The other sleeve is white. This color seems to have a more prominent role compared to this year.
The new UAE Team Emirates XRG 2026 jerseys LEAKED. 🤍
📷: recyclingrider pic.twitter.com/r6hWeBFh6A
— Lukáš Ronald Lukács (@lucasaganronald) December 9, 2025
While Lidl-Trek and UAE Emirates XRG are making a few (subtle) adjustments, Tudor Pro Cycling sticks with its now-familiar kit. The ambitious Swiss squad, led by GC contenders Julian Alaphilippe, Marc Hirschi, and Arvid de Kleijn, will also be recognizable in 2026 by their black and red jerseys.
Tudor 2026 Sportful jersey LEAKED 🖤
Love that they keep the clean black design.
📷: 53.eleven pic.twitter.com/4rj69IuZJx
— Lukáš Ronald Lukács (@lucasaganronald) December 9, 2025
