The Bahrain Victorious team has presented its new team jersey designed by Alé, a design that combines elite performance with a cultural narrative deeply rooted in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Two Seas.
On the jersey sleeves, the iconic Bianchi Celeste is clearly visible, perfectly matching the shallow blue waters and aqua tones that represent Bahrain's two seas. The color reflects the crystal-clear and shallow seabeds surrounding the archipelago, formed by the meeting of these seas and historically central to Bahrain's pearl trade and maritime economy, which have shaped the Kingdom's role as a commercial and artisanal center for centuries.
The Celeste also draws inspiration from the ancient Dilmun civilization, the first civilization of the Kingdom dating back over 5,000 years. Many Dilmun artifacts, worn by time, feature oxidized and rusty tones that fade into pale blue and aqua shades, very similar to Celeste. This subtle reference connects one of cycling's most iconic colors to one of the world's oldest civilizations, blending ancient tradition with modern performance.
At the center of the jersey is an intense navy blue, a color that has been an integral part of the team's identity since its foundation. Subtly woven into the design, a thin "X" crosses the jersey: the Roman numeral represents ten years of activity. Founded in 2016 and entering its first UCI WorldTour season in 2017, Bahrain Victorious now celebrates a decade of racing at the highest levels of professional cycling, with the new partner OMNIYAT present on the sleeves and side of the jersey for the 2026 season.
A smaller "X" logo further reinforces this milestone, symbolizing the team's ten-year journey and its evolution through three identities to become today's Bahrain Victorious.
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