Van Rysel

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Van Rysel Cycling
Company type Private
Industry Bicycles
Founded2018;7 years ago (2018)
Headquarters Lille, France
Key people
Nicolas Pierron (brand director)
ProductsBicycle and related components
Parent Decathlon
Website https://www.vanryselcycling.com

Van Rysel is a French cycling brand owned by Decathlon, specialising in the design and manufacture of bicycles and cycling equipment (road, gravel and triathlon). The name "Van Rysel" means "from Lille" in Dutch, in reference to the capital of French Flanders, where the brand was founded and designs its products.

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History

The name "Van Rysel" translates from Dutch to 'From Lille.' This choice is a tribute to Decathlon's headquarters in Lille and the place where the bikes are designed, assembled, and tested. The nearby Roubaix and Flanders cobbles serve as a testing ground for quality and performance.

Decathlon has a rich cycling history, dating back decades. Formerly known as B'Twin, Van Rysel collaborated with professional teams like Cofidis and AG2R Prévoyance from 2000 to 2008, accelerating the development of bikes, textiles, and helmets. [1]

In November 2023, Decathlon was announced as the co-title sponsor of the team in a five-year deal. The team will be called Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale from 2024. Decathlon will also be replacing BMC as the bike supplier of the team, with the team using Decathlon's Van Rysel bikes. Citroën will stay on as the team's official car supplier. [2]

Products

NCR CF APEX model exposed in Decathlon Romania Van Rysel NCR CF APEX Decathlon.jpg
NCR CF APEX model exposed in Decathlon Romania

Leading the latest lineup is the Van Rysel Ultra 940 CF Shimano Dura-Ace, taking over from the 2018 B'Twin equivalent. This bike boasts a full carbon frame, Shimano Dura-Ace gears, and Zipp 303 clincher wheels with Vittoria Corsa tires. The bike is rounded out with Fizik and Deda components. [3] [4]

In December 2023, Decathlon launches a new ultra-light electric road bike with the E-EDR AF APEX AXS 12S. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Decathlon launches Van Rysel brand following rebrand late last year". Cycling Weekly. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Decathlon (27 November 2023). "DECATHLON x AG2R LA MONDIALE". Decathlon United. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "The birth of Van Rysel: road bikes designed for performance". cyclist.co.uk. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Here's everything we know about the new Decathlon Van Rysel range". Bike Radar. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Decathlon lance un vélo électrique de route ultra léger avec ce deux roues Van Rysel". Les Numeriques. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
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