Belgian cyclists will receive a new uniform for the Paris Olympic Games. For the first time in a long time, Remco Evenepoel and Wout Van Aert will not compete with the traditional tricolor shirt around their waist.
Launch at Velofollies
The shirt will be launched this weekend at the Velofollies bike fair in Kortrijk. The design is also available for pre-order on the Team Belgium website and later in the Bioracer webshop.
Special clothes for the Olympic Games
“The grandeur and importance of the Olympic Games deserve a unique outfit for our Belgian cyclists”, says Tom Van Damme, president of the Belgian Cycling Federation.
“Together with Bioracer and Team Belgium we developed a beautiful design, specifically for the Paris Olympic Games. Our cyclists will shine in Paris with this cycling clothing. I am absolutely convinced of this.”
Check out the new shirt in detail
Controversy among Belgian fans
As expected, the radical change generated controversy among passionate Belgian fans. Through social media, they were able to express their astonishment at the changes. Check it out below.