Michelin Partners with Team Picnic PostNL

On January 9, 2026, Michelin announced a strategic partnership with Team Picnic PostNL, reinforcing its commitment to performance, innovation, and elite road cycling. As the team’s official technical tire partner, Michelin will equip riders with Michelin high-performance bicycle tires, debuting in competition this February.

Through close collaboration and feedback from the Men’s, Women’s, and Development programs, Michelin will continue to refine tire performance, durability, and grip. This partnership supports Team Picnic PostNL’s pursuit of podium finishes while accelerating innovation that benefits everyday cyclists and consumers worldwide.

Official technical partner of Team Picnic PostNL

Competition as a Catalyst for Innovation

Team Picnic PostNL will race on Michelin’s latest cutting-edge tire technologies, developed through close collaboration between Michelin engineers and the team. These products will make their official race debut in February.

Ongoing feedback from the Men’s, Women’s, and Development squads will enable continuous performance optimization, helping Michelin push the limits of speed, efficiency, durability, and rider confidence.

Team Picnic PostNL: A Dynamic and Competitive World Tour Team

Team Picnic PostNL competes at the highest level of professional cycling, racing across the full UCI World Tour calendar. In 2026, the team includes 28 Men, 17 Women, and 16 Development riders, representing a modern, diverse, and performance-driven vision of elite sport.

With multiple standout athletes in Grand Tours and Classics, Team Picnic PostNL and Michelin share a strong commitment to innovation, performance excellence, and high-level competition.

"Our partnership with Michelin allows us to have very high-quality equipment that is perfectly suited to the demands of the World Tour. By working closely with their engineers, we quickly turn user feedback and performance data into actionable improvements. This process of continuous learning and optimization is essential for Team Picnic PostNL, and we see this collaboration as an important step in pushing performance to the next level.”

Piet Rooijakkers Team Picnic PostNL's R&D expert