Continental has unveiled its 2026 Tour de France Limited Edition tire package, pairing the aerodynamic Aero 111 with the Grand Prix 5000 S TR inspired by cycling’s most prestigious race.
Created to celebrate the Tour de France and showcase Continental‘s most advanced road tire technologies, the set combines a 29 mm Aero 111 front tire with a 30 mm Grand Prix 5000 S TR rear tire. Both feature transparent sidewalls and exclusive Tour de France branding, available only as part of this special bundle.
The launch marks the first time the Aero 111 has been available in the transparent colorway, offering riders a fresh visual identity to Continental’s pioneering aerodynamic tire.
The Aero 111 was designed to help riders go faster when it matters most. Its distinctive tread pattern works with modern wheel systems to reduce aerodynamic drag in crosswinds while increasing the sailing effect, helping riders maintain speed and efficiency across a range of real-world conditions, including the 2025 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad with Uno-X Mobility rider Søren Wærenskjold.
Combined with the race-proven Grand Prix 5000 S TR, the package delivers a complete race-ready solution that blends aerodynamic efficiency, low rolling resistance, confident grip and trusted puncture protection.
The following Continental-sponsored teams will also be able to race the limited edition combination  in the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift:
- Groupama-FDJ United (Men’s only)
- UAE Team Emirates-XRG and UAE Team ADQ
- Movistar Team (Women’s and Men’s teams)
- Bahrain-Victorious
- Decathlon CMA CGM
- Uno-X Mobility (Women’s and Men’s teams)
Hannah Ferle, Road Product Manager, Continental Tires said, “With this year’s Tour de France Limited Edition, we wanted to bring together two products that represent the very best of Continental road performance.”Â
“The Aero 111 continues to demonstrate how much untapped performance exists within the tire itself, while the Grand Prix 5000 S TR remains the benchmark for speed, grip and reliability. Together, they create a unique package worthy of cycling’s biggest race.”
Like the standard Aero 111, the limited edition model features Continental’s BlackChili compound for low rolling resistance and exceptional grip, alongside Vectran puncture protection proven throughout the Grand Prix 5000 family. Both tires are Tubeless Ready and hookless compatible.
Key FeaturesÂ
Aero 111 Tour de France Limited Edition
- Size: 29-622
- Weight: 265 g
- Colour: Black / Transparent
- Aerodynamic tread
- Technology: BlackChili Compound, Vectran  Breaker
- Tubeless Ready and hookless compatible
Grand Prix 5000 S TR Tour de France Limited Edition
- Size: 30-622
- Weight: 305 g
- Colour: Black / Transparent
- Technology: BlackChili Compound, Vectran  Breaker
- Tubeless Ready and hookless compatible
Pricing and AvailabilityÂ
The 2026 Tour de France Limited Edition package will be available globally through selected Continental retailers. The Aero 111 transparent sidewall version will be available exclusively as part of this bundle and will not be sold separately. Find out more here.
RRP: 216.95€ / £199.99 / USD 257.95
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