Indianapolis, IN / Amsterdam, NL — April 2, 2026 — SILCA, a global leader in high-performance cycling accessories and chain wax, today announced it is now the Official Chain Lubricant of UAE Team Emirates- XRG.
This collaboration brings SILCA’s cutting-edge chain optimization systems and advanced lubricant formulations to one of the most dominant teams in professional cycling. Known for its relentless pursuit of marginal gains, UAE Team Emirates -XRG will integrate SILCA’s products into its race-day and training performance strategy across the WorldTour calendar.
Following extensive early-season testing of chain wax solutions across the market, UAE Team Emirates - XRG identified SILCA as the clear leader in both performance and long-term chain care. The team ultimately selected SILCA for its ability to deliver not only top-tier efficiency gains, but also a complete, reliable system for maintaining drivetrain performance over time.
At SILCA, we’ve spent years obsessing over drivetrain efficiency, friction reduction, and pushing this market as far as it can go. More importantly, our focus wasn’t exclusively on chasing lab numbers. Last we checked, no one wins a bike race in a lab. Our focus is, and always has been, real-world race conditions. UAE Team Emirates – XRG coming to us as the solution for chain care, after months of independent testing, really shows that what we’re building translates where it matters most: on the road, under pressure, at the highest level of the sport.Richard Pool, Marketing Director at SILCA
SILCA’s lubrication solutions, including its race-proven hot wax and advanced drip wax chain treatments, are engineered to deliver measurable watt savings, improved durability, and superior cleanliness under the most demanding race conditions. These technologies will support UAE Team Emirates -XRG riders in maximizing efficiency across all terrains, from the Spring Classics to the Tour.
Through many months of testing, UAE Team Emirates XRG established that the fastest and most effective chain lubrication was achieved by using SILCA waxes. For this reason, the team has chosen to partner with SILCA who has provided quality products for over 100 years. Their experience and exacting products are exactly what UAE Team Emirates XRG need to continue their goal to achieve more victories and amazing stories in professional cycling.Jeroen Swart, Head of Performance UAE Team Emirates XRG.
This partnership underscores SILCA’s ever-growing presence in elite cycling, with three WorldTour teams, two UCI Mountain Bike World Cup teams, and many of the world’s top gravel athletes. The company continues to invest in research-driven performance solutions trusted by professionals and passionate riders alike.
Founded in 1917, SILCA is dedicated to engineering precision tools and performance products for cyclists. With a focus on innovation, durability, and measurable gains, SILCA continues to redefine what riders expect from their equipment.