Dunbar set for reunion with Pidcock and Bogaerts: “Tom Is the clear leader, so this is the right moment”

Dunbar previously rode with Tom Pidcock at INEOS Grenadiers and also knows Kurt Bogaerts well from that period. “When Kurt Bogaerts, who I know well from my time at INEOS, joined the team, my interest really grew. I know how he works. I also spoke with Doug Ryder about the team’s direction and their expectations. With Tom, they have a clear leader, which is always a good thing for any team. So this feels like the right time for me to bring my knowledge and experience to the table.”

“Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is clearly on the rise, and that’s a good sign. They race competitively, they go all in, even when they don’t win, and they create a great atmosphere by riding as a united team,” added Dunbar, who won two stages at last year’s Vuelta.

If it’s up to the rider himself, we’ll be seeing Eddie Dunbar at the front again in three-week races. “Grand tours suit me because I tend to get better as the race goes on. I handle the workload of a three-week race really well. There have been glimpses of what I’m capable of, but due to crashes and illness, I haven’t yet reached my full potential.”

“That’s the goal for the next two years,” said the newly signed Q36.5 rider. “The team has already raced some big events, and I hope to contribute in the future. Winning a race is never easy, but if the opportunity arises, I’ll be ready to take it.”

Kurt Bogaerts, who knows Dunbar well, added some context on behalf of the team: “Eddie is a very interesting rider who I know well. He can climb, time trial, and naturally has a punchy style. He’s already shown great things in smaller stage races, but he also won two stages in the Vuelta and has frequently supported team leaders. He’s versatile and handles tough races well. I’m happy to have him on board,” said the Belgian.

“When we recruit, we don’t just look at numbers and results on the bike, we also look at who the rider is as a person. What kind of personality do they bring? With Eddie, we have someone who fits well in the group, is respected, and well-liked. He has huge potential in grand tours, which he’s already shown, and I believe we can help him become even better.”