Unibet Tietema Rockets secures wildcard for Paris-Roubaix, Q36.5 and Tudor also granted start spots
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Follow us on GoogleThe wildcards for Paris-Roubaix have been announced. The 'Hell of the North' will mark the debut in a Monument for Unibet Tietema Rockets, the Dutch team racing under a French license. They will line up alongside Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 Pro Cycling, Tudor Pro Cycling, and TotalEnergies, all of whom have been granted spots for the iconic cobbled classic.
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This is a first for Unibet Tietema Rockets, led by Bas Tietema. The 29-year-old Dutchman returns to the race where he reignited his professional cycling career. In 2022, he competed in Paris-Roubaix with Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB, just months after returning to professional racing following a four-year hiatus. Although he finished outside the time limit, it was a symbolic comeback. The team, previously known as TDT-Unibet, already competed in a WorldTour classic last year, lining up for the Amstel Gold Race.
For Q36.5 Pro Cycling, this will be their second consecutive Paris-Roubaix, having debuted in 2024. Last year, Polish rider Kamil Małecki was the team’s top finisher, crossing the line in 18th place. In 2025, they’ll have a potential race contender in Tom Pidcock, though his participation is not yet confirmed. Pidcock is focusing on an Italian spring campaign, including Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo, before possibly targeting the Giro d’Italia, provided the team secures a wildcard for the Grand Tour.
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Cancellara also returns to familiar grounds
Tudor Pro Cycling, the Swiss team owned by cycling legend Fabian Cancellara, will also make its Paris-Roubaix debut. Cancellara, a three-time winner of the race, brings a legacy of success to the event. Tudor has a strong roster for their debut, including stars like Julian Alaphilippe and Marc Hirschi, as well as powerhouse riders such as Matteo Trentin and Marco Haller. With such a lineup, the team is brimming with quality and ambition.
The 2025 Paris-Roubaix is scheduled to take place on April 13, promising yet another epic battle on the cobblestones.
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