The surprising team signed by Tom Pidcock after not renewing with Ineos

No one escapes that Thomas Pidcock He is one of the most coveted pieces of the platoon after not renewing his contract with Ineos Grenadiersthat he arrived in 2021 and where he achieved brilliant results both on the road and in cyclocross and mountain biking. That the situation of cAround Leeds In the British formation he was not having his best moment, it was an open secret in the platoon. Aware of this situation, several girlfriends knocked on Pidcock’s door, and eventually Thomas accepted a proposal in one of the groups with which he was already in a relationship.: Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, with whom it is contracted until 2027.

A change that can be considered somewhat surprising, since Pidcock goes from the military to a team in the highest division of cycling, World Tour, in the lower category, UCI Pro Teamwhere, among others, Euskaltel-Euskadi, Burgos-BH and Caja Rural are active. A ‘step back’ that seems to convince the winner, among others, of Strade Bianche and the Amstel Gold Race: “It’s not just a jersey change; “This is the start of something special,” Pidcock said on his new team’s website, adding: “The opportunity to work with a team that is growing, with incredible partners and brands, is something motivates me. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together. “I know the challenge we face to get where we want to be, but it’s an adventure and I’m excited about it.”

A signing that the Swiss team welcomes as a great step forward for the consolidation of its project. “We are honored to welcome Tom Pidcock to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling team,” said team manager, Doug Ryder. “Tom is the true embodiment of passion and competitive spirit, qualities that perfectly reflect our team’s values. His exceptional talent, both on and off the bike, and his proven ability to win at the WorldTour level make him a revolutionary addition to our roster. We look forward to writing the next chapter together.”

Undoubtedly, one of those reasons for Pidcock’s signing for Q36.5 Pro Cycling The team may be its usability, as pointed out Luigi Bergamo, president of the squadin. “With his revolutionary, multi-disciplinary approach that places versatility at its core, Tom is the perfect embodiment of our own approach to product development. Having Tom as part of the team offers us the opportunity to not not only compete for success in the world’s most prestigious races, but to continue to push the boundaries of the Q36.5’s vision of what high performance cycling can be. I can’t wait to send you your first pair of Dottore Bib Shorts and hear what you think!”

PART OF ITS BEST RESULTS

2020: Winner of the U23 Giro d’Italia and the UCI MTB World Championships
2021: MTB Olympic Champion in Tokyo
2022: UCI Cyclocross World Champion and Alpe d’Huez stage winner in the Tour de France (13th place overall)
2023: Strade Bianche winner
2024: Olympic MTB Champion in Paris and winner of the Amstel Gold Race

Tom Pidcock has signed a three-year contract and will join the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team in the next round of pre-season training, which will take place in CalpeSpain, in January.