The ‘Cycling Redefined’ collection, which was unveiled this morning and echoes the aesthetic of vintage cycling, was an opportunity to bring cycling enthusiasts together for a morning in the Parc des Princes and Campus Paris Saint-Germain.
Today, Paris Saint-Germain and Nike announced the launch of their new lifestyle collection, ‘Cycling Redefined’, which celebrates the French capital’s rich cycling history. This capsule collection is a bold reinterpretation that blends the spirit of vintage cycling with the innovative energy of Paris and PSG.
A modern collection, inspired by the timeless relationship between Paris and cycling.
Between 1905 and 1967, Paris and the Parc des Princes hosted 52 Tour de France finishes and 26 French wins. From the very first edition of La Grande Boucle, the lap of honour took place in the legendary Parisian stadium, a symbol of the love affair between the French capital and cycling. In 1967, Raymond Poulidor’s victory marked the end of this golden era, whose legacy, firmly anchored in the soul of the Parc des Princes, is today being revived with the ‘Cycling Redefined’ collection.
Paris Saint-Germain boosts its fashion influence with ‘Cycling Redefined’.
With this exclusive new capsule collection in collaboration with Nike, Paris Saint-Germain is once again diving into the world of fashion by reinterpreting the capital’s sporting heritage. Every piece evokes the city’s unique bond with the world of cycling thanks to a palette of colours and typefaces that echo those worn by cyclists in the 1950s.
Two exclusive styles of Air Max TN complete the collection, a beige version and a black version, which tie in perfectly with the collection’s look and colour palette.
Find the ‘Cycling Redefined’ collection now at store.psg.fr or in Paris Saint-Germain stores.
A ride into the heart of professional cycling.
To celebrate this launch, Paris Saint-Germain and La Française des Jeux organised an unprecedented encounter between Luis Enrique, first team manager and avid cycling fan, Stefan Küng and Quentin Pacher, members of the Groupama-FDJ cycling team, as well as their manager, an emblematic figure in French cycling, Marc Madiot. Spanish artist Edgar Plans, a cycling enthusiast who had previously collaborated with the club, added his own unique touch by personalising some bicycles for the occasion. A premium partner of PSG since 2022, the FDJ group seized this unique opportunity to treat Luis Enrique, a true cycling enthusiast, to an insight into the life of a pro cyclist. This encounter between the different sportsmen exuded passion, curiosity and professionalism.
Their meeting included a training ride from the Parc des Princes, the historic Paris Saint-Germain landmark, to the Campus Paris Saint-Germain. Luis Enrique and Marc Madiot were able to chat about their coaching methods in the team car, comparing the strategies and challenges involved in football and cycling. Luis Enrique also got to experience a professional cycle training ride, equipped with an earpiece linked up to the cyclists, to learn about the unique approach employed in top-level cycling. This constructive interaction between football and cycling highlighted the values of excellence promoted by both teams, and showed their desire to celebrate sport in all its forms.
A logical collaboration with La Française des Jeux
With its long-running commitment to cycling, and its Groupama-FDJ and FDJ-SUEZ teams competing as part of the world’s elite, La Française des Jeux was the ideal sponsor for this brand-new operation. Its rich history – including emblematic wins, namely 14 on men’s and women’s Tour de France routes – as well as its constant efforts to promote French cycling made it a natural candidate for embodying this fusion between PSG and the world of cycling. The FDJ group is also a partner of the Fédération Française de Cyclisme, the Ligue Nationale de Cyclisme and the men’s and women’s Tour de France, thus consolidating its central role in the French cycling ecosystem.
ABOUT THE FDJ
The FDJ group is a European leader in gambling games and games of chance, with a large portfolio of iconic brands and renowned technological expertise. With more than 6,000 collaborators and present in around fifteen regulated markets in Europe, the group offers a diverse and responsible range of games and competitions, with exclusive rights: lottery games in France and Ireland, available in a wide network of sales points and online; sports betting in sales points across France; and competitive online games (sports betting and horseracing, online poker and casino, in markets where these activities are permitted). The FDJ group places responsibility at the heart of its strategy and promotes gambling as a recreational pursuit. FDJ is listed on the Euronext regulated market in Paris (Compartment A – FDJ.PA) and is one of the SBF 120, Euronext 100, Euronext Vigeo 20, EN EZ ESG L 80, STOXX Europe 600, MSCI Europe and FTSE Euro.
ABOUT GROUPAMA FDJ
Founded in 1997 by Marc and Yvon Madiot, the Groupama-FDJ team, which saw Groupama join forces with FDJ in 2018, is a pillar of French cycling. Boasting over 520 victories, including 14 French championship titles, 3 leading lights of cycling, and 39 Grand Tour stages, it embodies performance and innovation. Thanks to its Performance Centre and R&D, the team is constantly pushing its limits while respecting solid ethics. A founding member of the “Mouvement Pour Un Cyclisme Crédible” (movement for credible cycling), it is committed to medical and technological transparency. With its ‘Cycle Formation’ programme and the creation of its Continentale and Juniors teams, Groupama-FDJ is nurturing young talents and investing in the future. Carried by loyal partners and strong human values, it combines sporting excellence with personal development.
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The first half ended with each team scoring one goal. But, early in the second half, Tut Bay FC gains possession. A kick to the goal goes off target, but Zebolon Leslie came sprinting in from the left wing and launched a bullet towards goal. That’s two goals for Tut Bay FC. Only four minutes later, Tut Bay once again in possession. Caesar Ridge’s defenders were outnumbered, as Leslie got the pass and was able to make space at the top of the penalty box. He launched another rocket towards the goal and that counts. Tut Bay has the lead with three goals to their opponents one goal. The referee called a handball inside the penalty box against Tut Bay sixty-five minutes into the game. Caesar Ridge’s Ken Galvez took the penalty kick and scored. Tut Bay scored the game’s final goal right before the final whistle was blown, putting this game to rest, and as goal scorer Esmond Sanker signaled, putting Caesar Ridge FC to bed for the evening.
And so, as things heat up with that first division tournament, high schoolers are facing off in the Belize District Basketball Tournament to decide which team will represent this region in National High School Basketball Championship. Saint John’s College played against Sadie Vernon High School in this one. SJC’s Thompson with the steal and he makes it to the other end for the layup. Augustine for Sadie Vernon wide open from the three-point line and he banks the shot. SJC’s Daniel Musa gets the pass, drives and pulls up. That’s good.
The first quarter finished eight to seven points in favor of SJC. And, it was mostly downhill from there for Sadie Vernon. They scored one point in the second quarter and only two points in the third, while SJC was able to score eighteen points in those two quarters combined. Sadie Vernon came back in the fourth quarter with a last-minute dash to the finish line, outscoring SJC by two points, with thirteen points. But, ultimately it was not enough to bring down SJC, led by captain Daniel Musa. Both Thompson and Musa led the game in points scored.
And now for some more football action, we bring you our weekly coverage of the Anthony Mahler Under-Thirteen Mundialito Tournament. We covered two games. The first was between Reality Youths and Tut Bay FC. After three periods of solid defending and well-executed offensive plays on both ends, neither team was able to score against the other. And so, this one ended nil, nil. In the second match, Berger United took on Sampson Brown. Berger United made their debut earlier this year with a bang and they are back to see if they got what it takes to win it all. In this one, Breylin Middleton wasted no time, scoring the first goal for Berger in the third minute. Middleton again, four minutes later, goes in to recover the ball and touches it gently into the goal. Good football knowledge on display for such a young player.
Middleton was not quite done just yet. At the eleventh minute, he speeds past a defender while maintaining possession, fires and it goes into the goal. That’s a hat trick for Middleton. Berger United defeated Sampson/Brown, four goals to zero.
And finally, for tonight, here are some highlights from the Women’s Road Race 2024 courtesy Ordonez Bike Shop. This one went from Belize City to Hattieville and back. These cyclists competed in three different categories, Junior, Elite and Over-Thirty-Eight. Nearing mile four, two riders are leading the race, sixteen-year-old Chelsea Gillett and Francine Gigli. They pried open the gap, creating a chase group behind them. Some twenty-six minutes later, the two lead riders saw their lead cut down significantly. Kaya Cattouse went in and picked up the pace to bridge the gap, pulling the chase group behind her. At the Hattieville roundabout, sixteen riders were together in the lead group, headed into Belize City. Kaya Cattouse with the attack at mile thirteen, pumping energy into the lead group of riders. She did not get too far before being reigned in.
With the finish line in sight, Gigli is driving the pace, but Kaya Cattouse was right on her. And, with a final burst of energy Cattouse was first to cross the finish line. She secured first place in the elite category. Chelsea Gillett came in first in the junior category. Fiona Humes secured first place in the over-thirty-eight category. Well folks, that is all we have for you in this week’s coverage of Sports Monday. Catch you in the next one.