POC releases the 2026 EF Pro Cycling limited edition helmet

April 28, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (April 28, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Following the success of the 2025 collection, POC, the Swedish protection brand known for its reputation for safety, innovation and design, this week releases the 2026 EF Pro Cycling Edition helmet. Unmistakably EF Pro Cycling, the newest team edition of the Cytal pairs race-ready performance with EF Pro Cycling’s signature 2026 design.

Independently tested and recognised as one of the safest road helmets, the Cytal is now offered in the team’s signature pink colorway, featuring precise silver graphics. This limited-edition release will be available to fans of EF Pro Cycling’s Women’s and Men’s teams on POC.com and at selected online and retail stores.

Introducing the 2026 limited-edition collection, Lina Elfstrand, Chief Marketing Officer at POC, said: “The EF Pro Cycling community has always been a central part of what makes our partnership so special. Fans show up year after year with real commitment and enthusiasm, and this edition is a way for them to access the same performance and protection POC is known for and that the riders rely on. And it’s great to see the same team pink out on the roads all around the world.”

The Cytal is engineered with safety, advanced ventilation, and aerodynamic optimisation at its core, achieving a precise balance with improved protection. The 2026 EF edition uses this technical foundation in the team’s distinctive colourway.

Jonathan Vaughters, Chief Executive Officer at EF Pro Cycling, said: “Doing things our own way is a big part of what defines our team and our fans. Seeing them out there in pink on the roadside is something we truly value. Working with POC allows us to share what makes EF Pro Cycling distinctive, and to give our fans access to the same quality our riders trust.”

Cytal EF Pro Cycling Ed – Product details

Drawing on the aerodynamic and ventilation knowledge developed for the Cytal Carbon, the Cytal brings the same expertise to a helmet designed for road riders, developed to balance performance and protection.

Protection — Safety is the central role of a helmet, and the Cytal was developed with this as its priority. The EPS liner has variable density across the helmet, created by heat map evidence analysed by POC’s in-house tech and research team. It is an approach that produces a lightweight, naturally balanced helmet and enhances protection. The Cytal has been tested by Virginia Tech and has achieved a five-star rating.

Ventilation — The Cytal uses the Venturi effect, POC’s well-established and respected approach to airflow in its helmets. The integrated wing creates superior ventilation and cooling across the whole head. A precise wing shape increases air velocity and enhances cooling, while linear interior channels guide airflow through and out of the helmet, keeping the rider cool throughout.

Aerodynamics — The Cytal has benefitted from POC’s extensive CFD simulation, wind tunnel, and real-world testing. The integrated wing supports larger frontal ports of precise size and angles, allowing air intakes to capture and direct air through the helmet rather than around it. This significantly reduces the high-pressure zone at the front and improves a rider’s aerodynamic profile.

MIPS — A seamlessly integrated MIPS Air Node system enhances protection from angled (non-linear) impacts.

Fit system — The Cytal features a variable adjustment system, including removable front brow pads for enhanced ventilation, adjustable straps (up, down, side-to-side), and a vertical adjustment on the rear cradle, allowing each rider to fine-tune their fit.

Eye garage — Integrated eye garage to keep sunglasses securely in position.

Sizes — Small (50–56), Medium (54–59), Large (56–61).

Weight and certification — CE/EN: Small: 250 g / Medium: 270 g / Large: 300 g

Price — $350 USD

Certification — The Cytal EF Pro Cycling Ed will be available in CE and CPSC certification.

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About POC

Born and based in Stockholm, Sweden, POC is a safety and performance pioneer on a global mission: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one. Creating all types of protection for cycling and snow sports, POC uses research, scientific methods and rigorous testing in its pursuit of innovation.

About EF Pro Cycling

At EF Pro Cycling, we believe the world is better when people push boundaries together. Our men’s WorldTeam squad, EF Education-EasyPost; our women’s WorldTeam squad, EF Education-Oatly; and our development squad, EF Education-Aevolo; compete in the biggest events around the world both on and off-road. From the Tours de France to Unbound Gravel, we race, explore, and push the boundaries of what pro cycling can be. Since our founding in 2003, we have championed ethical competition and sought to disrupt the status quo. Our mission is to become the world’s most-loved team.

Contact

Damian Phillips
Global Director – PR, Communication and Partnerships
POC HQ, Stockholm
damian.phillips@pocsports.com
Mobile: +46 702 77 69 44

Johannes Mansson
Communication and Marketing Director
EF Pro Cycling
johannes.manson@ef.com