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Follow us on GoogleAll signs indicated that Tom Pidcock would find his new team at Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team after it was announced Wednesday night that INEOS Grenadiers and the British rider parted ways by mutual agreement. In a press release, the Swiss team confirmed that the double Olympic champion had signed up for three years. "2025 is about to get lit!" says Pidcock
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"Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is proud to welcome Tom Pidcock as he embarks on an exciting new chapter in his career. Known for his versatility and relentless drive, the 25-year-old Brit is set to bring his passion, ambition, and world-class talent to the team as they take on new challenges together," the press release reads.
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Pidcock's new team: Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
Pidcock is a gamechanger for Q36.5
"2025 is about to get lit!" says Pidcock in the announcement video while lighting a match. In the press release, he elaborates a little more. "This isn’t just a change of jersey; it’s the start of something special. The chance to work with a team that’s growing, with incredible partners and brands, is something that motivates me. I can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together," Pidcock revealed.
Needless to say, the pro-continental team is extremely pleased with the arrival of this phenomenal rider. "We are honoured to welcome Tom Pidcock to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team," said Team Manager Doug Ryder. "Tom is a true embodiment of passion and competitive spirit, qualities that resonate deeply with our team’s values. His extraordinary talent, both on and off the bike, and his proven ability to win at the WorldTour level make him a game-changing addition to our roster. We look forward to writing this next chapter together," says Team Manager Doug Ryder.
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Pidcock as INEOS rider
"I can’t wait to send him his first pair of Dottore bib shorts"
"With his revolutionary, multi-disciplinary approach that has versatility at its heart, Tom is the perfect embodiment of our own approach to product development,” added Luigi Bergamo, Chairperson of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, Founder, and R&D Director of Q36.5. “Having Tom as part of the team offers us the opportunity not just to compete for victory at the world’s most prestigious races but also to continue to push the very boundaries of Q36.5’s vision of what the future of performance cycling clothing can be. I can’t wait to send him his first pair of Dottore bib shorts and hear what he thinks!"
It's a huge transfer for Ryder's team. They have been around since 2023, when there was a relaunch with Team Qhubeka NextHash. With Pidcock's arrival, the team suddenly ranks among the top teams at the second level. It will be competing for wildcards for the biggest races next year. With the transfer, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team shows that they mean business.
Pidcock will be with his new employer during the January training camp in Calpe. There, he will also meet two Dutch riders and two Belgians. Indeed, Sjoerd Bax, Milan Vader, and Harm Vanhoucke are also making the switch this winter. Frederik Frison has already been part of the Swiss team for a year.
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Bram van der Ploeg (35) is the proud founder of In de Leiderstrui, IDL Pro Cycling's parent site, launched in 2018. Finally, he could create stories about the sport he had followed since childhood. He is the editor-in-chief on paper, but prefers to be with his recorder next to a rider, a team bus, or in the mud at a cyclocross race. Every year, from February to the end of May, Bram follows the entire Italian cycling season, from the Trofeo Laigueglia to the Giro d'Italia, with the grand finale in October in Lombardy. During that time, he lives in Tuscany, where he has since come to call Italy his 'home'.
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