Published on : 01/16/2026
The Cofidis team is proud to welcome uvex as a new partner. The international company, renowned for its cutting-edge, innovative equipment and technology, will supply the men's and women's teams with helmets and glasses. It has signed up with Cofidis for the next three seasons.
During the off-season, the riders and staff members of the Cofidis team all focused on one motto: ‘looking to the future’. In line with the ambitions announced by Raphaël Jeune, the team's general manager, all members of the team set about optimising and improving every aspect of performance. This ambitious project involved all of Cofidis' partners, including uvex, whose collaboration began in recent weeks. Their motto? ‘Made2perform’, which naturally echoes Cofidis' strategy.
A partnership based on close collaboration
The uvex Group, founded in Germany, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will supply helmets and glasses to all the riders in the women's and men's teams. The team will ride with uvex surge aero MIPS. The highlight of this versatile helmet: a clip-on cover transforms the highly ventilated model into an aero helmet in a single step. r. During time trials, they will wear the uvex race 8, a teardrop-shaped helmet that optimises airflow.
When it comes to eyewear, riders will be equipped with uvex pace stage CV glasses, which guarantee efficiency and comfort. Mechanics will also be provided with equipment by uvex safety, a group that has specialised in personal protective equipment since its inception. Riders and staff members are also invited to provide feedback to help uvex further optimise its products. All in all, this is a virtuous circle dedicated to efficiency and performance that will bind the two entities together until the end of the 2028 season.
Quotations
Raphaël Jeune, General Manager of Cofidis:
"We are delighted to welcome such a prestigious partner as Uvex. The company is fully committed to Cofidis' new dynamic, with a focus on performance. We would also like to thank uvex safety for providing us with specific equipment for our mechanics. I am convinced, as is the entire Cofidis team, that this long-term partnership, which will see us working together for the next three seasons, will be beneficial for both organisations."
Moritz Maier, Marketing Director of uvex Sports Group:
"Our slogan “Made2perform” is our commitment. We are committed to offering maximum performance in the development and manufacture of our products, without compromising on safety, comfort or quality. Working closely with a UCI team like Cofidis provides us with valuable information on the development of our products, based on daily racing experience. Thanks to this involvement, all road cycling enthusiasts will benefit."
André Greipel, uvex ambassador:
"Cofidis has been involved in cycling for three decades and aims to further strengthen its presence. Under the leadership of general manager Raphaël Jeune, the team has gained new momentum. In 2026, it will line up among the best teams in the UCI ProSeries, also participating in the major road races of the UCI WorldTour. With uvex, riders will be able to fight for every centimetre, every fraction of a second and give their best in all circumstances."
