CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto have unveiled their 2026 team kit, "Luminous", a dark purple reworking of the squad’s signature bold look that doubles as a statement piece for the team’s 10th anniversary season as a UCI Women’s Team.
Debuting at the X2O Trofee Baal – GP Sven Nys in early January, the kit will first be raced by Zoe Bäckstedt (CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto), with matching Aeroad CFR bikes carrying the same artwork to create a fully integrated look on course.
Built on a deep purple base, Luminous blends turquoise, pink, coral and red accents to create what Canyon describes as a "light refraction" effect that changes with movement and lighting. It follows on from 2025’s pink "Infinitum" design, again created by Canyon lead designer Mckenzie Sampson.
"I find it fascinating how young, diverse riders from all corners of the globe have an opportunity with CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto to break into the world of professional cycling," said Sampson, explaining that "that hope and that light" underpins the new design.
Co-owner and marketing manager Beth Duryea said the team are "returning to our roots" for their 10th season, calling the new look "a beacon for talented bike racers and an inspiration for riders across the world".
Fan replicas and Luminous-themed Aeroad CFR models will go on sale in spring 2026, exclusively through Canyon.com and the Canyon app, mirroring the premium, tightly controlled kit launches seen across the peloton, from Soudal Quick-Step’s safety-focused redesign to Lidl–Trek’s refreshed 2026 colours.
For CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto, as a team frequently ranked as having the sharpest team kit, Luminous is pitched as both a fresh visual identity and a summary of a decade spent trying to light up the women’s peloton.
Image credits Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto / © Tino Pohlmann
