The 2026 season opens with an important new development in the world of mountain bike marathons: starting this year, the Scott Racing Team will be racing in Alé Cycling, the leading Italian brand in high-performance technical clothing.
A collaboration that goes beyond simple technical supply and is based on a shared vision of performance. Cross-Country Marathon is an extreme discipline, where endurance, prolonged comfort and reliability make the difference after hours of competition. It is precisely on these values that the new synergy between the two companies is built.
“The partnership with the Scott Racing Team represents a project of strategic value for Alé. Cross-Country Marathon takes concepts that are fundamental to us, such as endurance, prolonged comfort and technical reliability, to the extreme. Supporting a leading Italian team in the world of XCM, recognised for its strong technical credibility and highly professional approach, means supporting authentic mountain biking, made up of hard work, commitment and tough performance," comments Alessia Piccolo, CEO of Alé Cycling.
‘We share with Scott Racing the same attention to detail, the same culture of performance and the desire to develop increasingly advanced products, tested in the most demanding conditions.’
For the 2026 season, the team will wear the PR.S 1000 line, directly derived from the experience gained alongside Pro-Teams and designed for teams competing at the highest levels. This collection represents the most advanced evolution of Alé's research in aerodynamics and construction.
At the heart of the project is the concept of Body Mapping: an anatomical construction studied in detail, with differentiated fabrics strategically positioned in different areas of the body to ensure ventilation, muscle support and maximum efficiency. The materials, enriched with antistatic carbon yarns, ensure comfort, stability and high performance even in the most extreme conditions.
A partnership that combines technology, research and competitive spirit, ready to put itself to the test on the toughest routes of the marathon season. Because when innovation and determination run together, the result is pure performance.