{"id":2219,"date":"2025-09-17T13:43:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/?p=2219"},"modified":"2025-09-17T13:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:52:50","slug":"le-patron-enters-partnership-with-rwandan-federation-starting-at-cycling-world-championship-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/le-patron-gaat-samenwerking-aan-met-rwandese-bond-startend-op-het-wk-wielrennen-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Le Patron enters partnership with Rwandan federation starting at 2025 World Cycling Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the 2025 World Cycling Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, the national selection will ride in a completely new set of clothing by <strong>Le Patron<\/strong>. The Dutch brand is the official clothing sponsor of the Rwandan cycling federation for the next three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design and production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new clothes were developed in collaboration with the Basque <strong>Etxeondo<\/strong>, known for high-quality racewear. The shirt stands out with a white base colour with accents in blue, yellow and green - the colours of the Rwandan flag. On the fabric are the words <em>Rwanda<\/em> and <em>Le Patron<\/em> subtly incorporated into a geometric pattern. This gives the set a recognisable and modern look, without sacrificing functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2222\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Casual-Sokken-Rwanda-768x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Casual-Sokken-Rwanda-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Casual-Sokken-Rwanda-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Casual-Sokken-Rwanda-113x150.avif 113w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Casual-Sokken-Rwanda-9x12.avif 9w, 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Key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aerodynamic fit<\/strong>: tight racing fit with minimal seams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breathable fabric<\/strong>: lightweight material that dissipates heat at high temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elastic inserts<\/strong>: ensure freedom of movement and stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Etxeondo padding<\/strong> In the trousers: long-distance comfort with high cushioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UV protection<\/strong>: suitable for intense sunlight during the African summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With this equipment, the Rwandan selection will get top-level clothing for the first time, similar to that of WorldTour teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, they are not only getting sporty clothes, but Le Patron's casual clothing line is also being updated with a nice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lepatron.cc\/rwanda-collection\">'Rwanda' line<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Le Patron-CEO <strong>Melle van der Veen<\/strong> the collaboration is not just about supplying clothes, but also about supporting cycling culture. Through the programme <em>Friends of Le Patron<\/em> is invested in the further development of cycling in Rwanda, with a focus on young riders and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <strong>Le Patron x Etxeondo<\/strong> set combines style with high-quality performance. For the Rwandan riders, this represents a clear step towards professionalisation and visibility at the highest level. During the World Cup in Kigali, they will not only distinguish themselves athletically but also visually in a jersey that performs under the toughest conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tijdens het WK wielrennen van 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, rijdt de nationale selectie in een compleet nieuwe kledingset van Le Patron. Het Nederlandse merk is de komende drie jaar officieel kledingsponsor van de Rwandese wielerbond. Ontwerp en productie De nieuwe kleding is ontwikkeld in samenwerking met het Baskische Etxeondo, bekend van hoogwaardige racekleding. 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