Grip Garms: What the Gravel Team Will be Wearing in 2026.

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From start line to podium and technical to travel: here's a lowdown on The Grip gravel team's kit.

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Never sacrifice style for speed, or so the saying goes, but The Grip are blessed with both. This year the gravel team led by Mattia De Marchi will have a full suite of Café du Cycliste kit to take them from the calm before the storm through the heat of battle to the post-race glow. When the dirt flies and the dust settles, this is a selection of what they’ll be wearing…

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Constance: sleek, breathable, long-sleeved race-day wear. Pure performance for cooler conditions.

Victoire: our most technical, race-oriented bib short, featuring compressive, aerodynamic fabrics for all-day speed, comfort and control when the chips are down.

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Aero Socks: cut from breathable aero fabrics, styled just so. The perfect length, if we do say so ourselves.

Liliane: the base layer that keeps you cool and composed when everyone around you is losing their head. Superlight and fast-drying with a “second-skin” fit.

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Edith gilet: featherlight wind protection for your core, for early starts, long descents and unexpected chills.

Maria: for your morning coffee and lounging around, pre-race prep and recovery time – it’s the perfect long-sleeve tee shirt.

Travel Bag: holds all you need for race day, and more. A place for everything and everything in its place. Get organised and travel in style!