Visma-Lease a Bike unveils Tour de France kit, with final colour decision turned over to fans

Visma-Lease a Bike has unveiled the new design for its Tour de France team kit, a yearly necessity since the team's livery turned yellow. The new look is inspired by the work of architect Antoni Gaudí and "the spirit of Barcelona" where the men's Grand Départ takes place this July.

While the side panels, sleeve cuffs and collar retain the team's trademark bright yellow, the main body of the jersey features architectural sketches including archways, geometric shapes, and most notably, the honeycomb motif that has become associated with Visma-Lease a Bike. The team's announcement explains: "For Gaudí, strength was not about how something looked, but how it worked. The honeycomb embodies that idea perfectly, a collection of small elements forming a strong and highly efficient whole."

As always, Visma-Lease a Bike has left room for fan engagement, with the now-familiar opportunity to add a name to the design by pre-ordering the kit. This year, there's also a vote ongoing (until Thursday 23rd April) to decide the base colour of the jersey, choosing between black and a faded yellow that could just about be described as parchment.

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