Comeback 2026: Team Vorarlberg returns to Argon 18
The circle is complete: Team Vorarlberg and the Canadian premium bike manufacturer Argon 18 are joining forces again from the 2026 season. The Austrian professional team already celebrated great success on racing bikes from Canada from 2019 to 2021 – now this successful partnership will continue.
In the three years they spent together, the Nitrogen model in particular marked numerous sporting highlights. Victories and podium finishes on international terrain made the combination of team performance and technical precision a successful model. Team Vorarlberg is now opening a new chapter in 2026 – this time on the enhanced Nitrogen Pro, which sets new standards in terms of aerodynamics, stiffness and integration.
Both partners share more than just sporting success: Argon 18 and Team Vorarlberg stand for the highest quality, uncompromising performance and consistent further development at all levels. In addition to the clear focus on road cycling, the gravel sector will also be increasingly at the center of attention in the future – a segment in which Argon 18 impresses with innovative concepts and technological progression.
Statement by Thomas Kofler, Team Manager Team Vorarlberg:
“In the three years on Argon 18, we were able to celebrate great successes. Our riders were absolutely convinced by the material – and it is precisely this confidence that we feel again now. We are returning to tried-and-tested, but decisively further developed racing machines. Continuous innovation is an absolute must in the professional circuit. When we announced the change internally, the reactions were clear – the new Nitrogen Pro is generating real enthusiasm. The material is ready, the team is ready – we are looking forward to a new, hopefully very successful season .”
“We are delighted to reunite with Team Vorarlberg as they embark on their remarkable 28th season in the professional peloton ,” said Mark Hewitt, CEO of Argon 18. “Few pro teams epitomize durability, resilience and the true spirit of racing like Vorarlberg. The renewed support with the brand new Nitrogen Pro, alongside our proven E117 and Dark Matter platforms, reflects our commitment to providing athletes with the most advanced tools to succeed on any terrain. We look forward to seeing what this traditional team will achieve with the latest Argon 18 technology .”
With this partnership, Team Vorarlberg 2026 is sending out a clear signal: performance is created where experience, innovation and shared values come together.
Press Service Team Vorarlberg
