Inverse, the leading brand in high quality custom cycling apparel, has announced its new technical sponsorship of the Factory Massi ISB Sport team – an ambitious international project that will be competing at the highest level in MTB and Gravel during the 2026 season.
This agreement reinforces Inverse’s commitment to top level professional cycling, and consolidates its position as a specialist in custom apparel for professional cycling teams, combining innovation in textiles, advanced design and top quality manufacturing.
An international project with competitive DNA
EThis season’s new Factory Massi ISB Sport team has a strong international spirit and an overhauled membership that breaks with previous formats. The project has a strong commitment to high-level women’s cycling and promotes young male talent, and features diversity as a distinctive value.
The team is made up of five cyclists of five different nationalities:
- Tessa Kortekaas (The Netherlands)
- Mónica Calderón (Colombia)
- Costanza Fasoli (Italy)
- Martí Aran (Spain)
- Axel Roudil (France)
This international line-up enhances the project’s global profile and places Inverse on a top-level competitive stage.
Leadership, tradition and shared values
Factory Massi ISB Sport is driven by historic families in Catalonia’s cycling world, with a shared vision based on excellence, innovation and a long-term commitment:
- The Abat Family (ISB Sport)
- The Masferrer Family (Casa Masferrer – Massi)
- The Bellès Family (TBelles Team)
- The Sabaté Family (Inverse)
With more than 18 seasons of cycling experience and a track record linked to the sport since childhood, the team is defined by its closeness, cohesion and robust values, which are fully aligned with Inverse’s philosophy.
Inverse: custom cycling outfits at the highest standards
The partnership with Inverse is a cornerstone of the Massi ISB Sport project. The Barcelona brand is responsible for the complete manufacturing process of all the custom cycling wear, for both competition and casual use, guaranteeing:
- State-of-the-art technical fabrics
- An ergonomic fit for professional performance
- A custom design adapted to the team’s identity
- Production geared to the utmost durability and comfort
This partnership highlights Inverse’s ability to develop custom cycling apparel for professional teams, meeting the highest standards of international MTB and Gravel.
Technology, preparation and the 2026 schedule
The team will be competing with the Massi Aire SLr double suspension bicycle, backed by technical support from ISB Sport. The physical and tactical preparation is still the responsibility of Miguel Ángel Sáez (Bike-Training), a key figure in the team’s performance.
Major MTB and XCM competitions
- Cape Epic
- Andorra Epic
- Swiss Epic
- 4 Islands Epic
- VolCAT (25th anniversary)
- Sea Otter Europe
- Andalucía Bike Race
- Mediterranean Epic
- Spanish and European XCM Championships
- Titan Series: Morocco, Mexico and Almeria
Gravel debut
- The Traka
- Ranxo Gravel
- Sea Otter Gravel
A demanding schedule that will put both the cyclists and their high-performance custom apparel to the test.
Inverse – the benchmark in custom professional cycling outfits
This sponsorship consolidates Inverse‘s position as a leading brand in the development of customised cycling apparel for professional teams, able to support international projects in the world’s toughest competitions.
The 2026 season will be a year of effort, sacrifice and passion for cycling. Factory Massi ISB Sport and Inverse share a common goal: to make the difference in every race, from the starting line to the finish.
