Contact established.
Suspended between space and time, above the starting line of Italy's most iconic race, something has changed.
No warning. Just an impulse.
A signal. A clear message:
“We ride in peace.”
And you? Join us.
SPACE // TIME: when cycling meets the unknown
With the new ASSOS x EF Pro Cycling capsule, the Swiss brand once again redefines the boundaries between performance and imagination.
The project stems from a simple and radical idea: to transform the concept of racing into an experience suspended between space and time. From this, a collection takes shape that not only dresses the cyclist but projects them into a new dimension.
The pink has been abducted
The most iconic symbol of road cycling is reinterpreted.
The pink has been replaced by something never seen before.
A new visual identity comes to life through limited edition graphics inspired by distant universes, where aesthetics and performance merge into a completely new language.
It's not just design. It's a signal.
Uncompromising performance
The capsule is based on the RS S11 platform, a direct evolution of Assos' most advanced race garments.
Key features include:
- ultralight fabrics tested in WorldTour context
- perfected aerodynamics for maximum efficiency
- compressive fit that adapts to the body like a second skin
- stability and breathability even in the most extreme conditions
The goal is clear: to take the concept of speed to a new level of precision and comfort.
CLOSE ENCOUNTER: one collection, three souls
The Close Encounter capsule is available in three variations, each designed for a different way of experiencing cycling:
EF Pro Cycling
Aerodynamic racingFit, designed for maximum performance in competition.
Endurance GT
Softer, more comfortable fit, ideal for long distances and everyday use.
TACTICA Long Sleeve
Long-sleeved version with a more versatile and casual character, perfect both on and off the bike.
Beyond the starting line
“Contact established” is not just a concept. It's a declaration.
The ASSOS x EF Pro Cycling 2026 capsule invites us to go beyond the simple idea of technical apparel, transforming it into a narrative experience where space and time converge above the starting line of Italy's most important race.
Let’s go
It's not just a collection. It's a signal.
SPACE // TIME.
Let’s go.
Discover it now here
