You know by now that inGamba is obsessed with every detail—especially when it comes to kit design. The 2026 kits with Q36.5—an early bird kit, our regular 2026 kit, and a few special pieces—are finally being worn on trips after being sampled by our guides.
We first partnered with Q36.5 in 2025, and our first kit with the Italian clothing company was simple and sleek, with nods to an almost nautical theme that celebrated our coastal rides. For 2026, we wanted something bold and different, while still paying homage to inGamba’s roots. Award-winning cycling photographer and inGamba’s Creative Director James Startt had a vision to blend inGamba’s classic style with something entirely different—but a look that would deeply resonate with fans of cycling. It was a blend of tradition and the classic cycling colors and styles with a few bold details.
Recently, he went to Calpe to photograph the new kits in action.
As a nod to past jerseys, the inGamba logo is back to being proudly emblazoned across the chest, rather than down the back, and the shorts also boast a more vintage style of the inGamba logo on the leg panel horizontally versus up and down on the leg.
But the big, bold 2026 change is the color: On the early bird jerseys, the Belgian blue is even more prominent, but it’s also on the regular 2026 kit.
“We went for a blue that we called Belgium blue,” says Startt. “This light blue has always been a key part of the Belgian national jersey, which was important to us since we have such a fondness for that country and iconic races like the Tour of Flanders. I’m really excited about the color: We really wanted a color that would a be distinctive, and I think this color stands out.”
Naturally, Italy had to sneak its way into the jersey as well, and we added a nod to our roots in Italy with an Italian armband.
To create the early bird design, inGamba also brought back one of the original jersey designers, Andrew Reed. “This jersey was a chance to bring him back,” says James. “He truly understands what we’re going for, since he’s designed so many of our jerseys in the past. He has a world of of experience in design, and it was such a pleasure to work with him.”
The kits is available in both men’s and women’s cuts and sizes. You’ll receive a kit if you’re on one of our 2026 tours and riding with us, but they’ll also be available on the online store soon.
