Inspired by the “Falcon of the Emirates,” UAE Team L’IMAD’s special-edition jersey combines Emirati heritage with elite performance ahead of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.
UAE Team L’IMAD has unveiled a special-edition jersey that will make its debut at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, which begins in Switzerland on 1 August.
Inspired by one of the United Arab Emirates’ most iconic national symbols, the “Falcon of the Emirates,” the jersey reflects the team’s connection to Emirati heritage while celebrating its ambitions on the world stage.
Inspired by the Falcon of the Emirates
Manufactured by Pissei, the jersey combines performance with cultural identity, bringing a distinctive Emirati design to one of the biggest events in women’s cycling.
Drawing inspiration from the falcon, the design represents qualities associated with both the bird and elite sport, including vision, speed, precision, courage, and leadership.
Heritage meets performance
The jersey features layered colours and abstract patterns inspired by the movement of a falcon in flight. A wing motif extends across the rider’s shoulder, creating a visual link between one of the UAE’s most recognisable national symbols and the team’s identity.
Inspired by the same precision and preparation that define UAE Team L’IMAD’s approach to racing, the jersey brings together high-performance design with Emirati heritage in a contemporary expression of the team’s identity.
Debuting on cycling’s biggest stage
The special-edition jersey will make its competitive debut at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, showcasing a symbol of Emirati heritage at one of the most prestigious races on the women’s cycling calendar.
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