Whereas professional rider crew switch information isn’t usually large on our tech-focused precedence record, Tom Pidcock’s transfer to Q36.5 Professional Biking for the subsequent three years introduced up an attention-grabbing query.
Would he now race on all the Scott bikes of Q36.5? Or would he one way or the other nonetheless race on these all-new off-road bikes that Pinarello developed particularly for the multidisciplinary expertise over the previous couple of years whereas he raced with the INEOS Grenadiers crew?
The straightforward reply is… why not each?
Tom Pidcock to hitch Q36.5 Professional Biking and race Scott street bikes
We came upon on Friday that Tom Pidcock signed with Q36.5 Professional Biking to race for the subsequent few years on the two-year-old Swiss UCI Professional Workforce. A crew that’s just about road-only so far as I do know (fairly just like Ineos a number of years in the past, in truth). After which promptly, Scott Sports activities despatched out a press launch saying they have been excited to see the 25-year-old Englishman racing on their bikes subsequent 12 months.
However that Friday PR burst had some curiously obscure statements…
Q36.5 referred to Pidcock as “Double Olympic Champion” as their spotlight, however they solely talked about a few street Classics. They usually didn’t utter any of the phrases: cyclocross, cross-country, or mountain bike… regardless that that’s the place Pidcock gained his 2 World Championships and a pair of Olympic Gold medals over the previous few years.
Additionally, Scott’s co-CEO Pascal Ducrot was solely a bit clearer, stating that they have been “delighted that Tom Pidcock will likely be becoming a member of the crew, and will likely be using SCOTT street bikes and Syncros parts from 2025.” Elaborating only a bit extra element, Scott reiterated that the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce will trip their Foil RC, Plasma RC TT & all-new ultralight Addict RC street bikes in competitors in 2025. No point out of something off-road since that’s out of the crew’s racing scope so far.
To this point, Q36.5 hasn’t proven any off-road ambitions, so Scott have not likely had any purpose to develop on that record. However Pidcock is clearly a distinct story, proper?
Pidcock will truly race Scott AND Pinarello bikes in 2025
Properly, right now Pinarello has cleared up the matter a bit extra, saying that the “a number of world and Olympic champion [will] proceed using Pinarello’s flagship off-road bikes for the subsequent three years.” The key phrases there being ‘off-road‘ bikes.
Though crew and sponsor negotiations should have been a bit extra difficult than typical, it is sensible that Q36.5 & Scott have been keen to make some concessions to lock of their new star rider, as they give the impression of being to spice up their younger crew and transfer up within the ranks of the peloton. Pidcock has proven promise on the street in any case, with a 2022 Tour stage win up Alpe d’Huez, Amstel Gold & Strade Bianche.
Again off-road although, Pidcock did in any case work intently with Pinarello to develop 2 utterly new off-road bikes for the Italian bike maker whereas racing for Ineos. In truth, when he began with Ineos, he was racing on BMC bikes with blacked-out logos to maintain these sponsors pleased. However it seems to be like issues is perhaps a bit extra clear subsequent 12 months.
First, Pinarello created an all-new Crossista F cyclocross bike only for Pidcock. After which he proceeded to win the World Championship on it, straight away.
Subsequent, Pinarello developed an all-new Dogma XC full-suspension mountain bike only for Pidcock (and a companion XC hardtail for Ineos teammate Pauline Ferrand-Prévot). And once more, Pidcock instantly rode his new cross-country bike to a different World Championship title, then adopted it up with an Olympic Gold medal the subsequent summer season.
He wasn’t particularly concerned of their Grevil F, so far as I bear in mind. However Pinarello notes that if Pidcock races gravel within the new 3 years, that will likely be his weapon of alternative.
Fausto Pinarello informed me in individual final spring after I was check using the brand new Dogma XC, that his crew put a whole lot of time and work into creating new off-road bikes along with Tom Pidcock. So, it’s attention-grabbing to listen to that this off-road bike growth partnership will apparently proceed, even after Pidcock joins a crew sponsored by one other street bike maker.
And so I’ll be paying particular consideration to how the brand new crew and these two competing bike makers work all of it out over the subsequent few race seasons throughout street, gravel, cyclocross, and mountain bike racing. It’s actually unusual to see knowledgeable athlete racing 2 completely different bike manufacturers in numerous disciplines, when their crew bike sponsor already makes completely top-tier race bikes throughout all classes.
However, I suppose Tom Pidcock is an unconventional bicycle owner, so perhaps I ought to be so shocked.
Q36-5ProCycling.com, Scott-Sports activities.com, AND Pinarello.com
Full PR texts under…
Double Olympic Champion Tom Pidcock Joins Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce
Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce is proud to welcome Tom Pidcock, as he embarks on an thrilling new chapter in his profession. Recognized for his versatility and relentless drive, the 25-year-old Brit is about to convey his ardour, ambition, and world-class expertise to the crew as they tackle new challenges collectively.
Pidcock’s resolution to hitch Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce displays the shared imaginative and prescient for development and the liberty to pursue large aims. Having already claimed 5 skilled street victories, together with the illustrious Strade Bianche and Amstel Gold Race, Pidcock is pushed to achieve even better heights as he approaches the height of his profession.
“This isn’t only a change of jersey; it’s the beginning of one thing particular,” mentioned Pidcock. “The prospect to work with a crew that’s rising, with unbelievable companions and types, is one thing that motivates me. I can’t wait to see what we’ll obtain collectively.”
For Pidcock, this new begin isn’t just about private ambition; it’s also about being a part of a mission to raise the crew and its companions to new heights. “I do know the problem that we face attending to the place we wish to be nevertheless it’s an journey and I’m excited for it,” he added.
Pidcock’s resolution displays the alignment of his private targets with the crew’s revolutionary and forward-thinking method.
“We’re honoured to welcome Tom Pidcock to the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce,” mentioned Workforce Supervisor Doug Ryder. “Tom is a real embodiment of ardour and aggressive spirit, qualities that resonate deeply with our crew’s values. His extraordinary expertise, each on and off the bike, and his confirmed potential to win on the WorldTour stage make him a game-changing addition to our roster. We stay up for penning this subsequent chapter collectively.”
Pidcock’s arrival alerts an thrilling new period for Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce and our companions, with plans to compete extra persistently on the highest stage and make its mark on the world of biking.
“Along with his revolutionary, multi-disciplinary method that has versatility at its coronary heart, Tom is the right embodiment of our personal method to product growth,” added Luigi Bergamo, Chairperson of Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce, Founder, and R&D Director of Q36.5. “Having Tom as a part of the crew gives us the chance not simply to compete for victory on the world’s most prestigious races but in addition to proceed to push the very boundaries of Q36.5’s imaginative and prescient of what the way forward for efficiency biking clothes might be. I can’t wait to ship him his first pair of Dottore bib shorts and listen to what he thinks!”
Trying to tackle new challenges, Pidcock is able to embrace the alternatives forward. “I like racing my bike, and I’m wanting ahead to creating {that a} precedence. Becoming a member of a crew that believes in me and shares my imaginative and prescient of success makes this an extremely necessary step in my profession. Let’s make it occur.”
Tom Pidcock has signed a 3-year contract and can be part of the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce squad within the upcoming pre-season coaching camp, which is about to happen in Calpe, Spain in January.
Tom Pidcock Joins Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce
SCOTT-sponsored Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce is proud to welcome Tom Pidcock, as he embarks on an thrilling new chapter in his profession. Recognized for his versatility and relentless drive, the 25-year-old Brit is about to convey his ardour, ambition, and world-class expertise to the crew as they tackle new challenges collectively.
Pidcock’s resolution to hitch Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce displays the shared imaginative and prescient for development and the liberty to pursue large aims. Having already claimed 5 skilled street victories, together with the illustrious Strade Bianche and Amstel Gold Race, Pidcock is pushed to achieve even better heights as he approaches the height of his profession.
“This isn’t only a change of jersey; it’s the beginning of one thing particular,” mentioned Pidcock. “The prospect to work with a crew that’s rising, with unbelievable companions and types, is one thing that motivates me. I can’t wait to see what we’ll obtain collectively.”
For Pidcock, this new begin isn’t just about private ambition; it’s also about being a part of a mission to raise the crew and its companions to new heights. “I do know the problem that we face attending to the place we wish to be nevertheless it’s an journey and I’m excited for it,” he added.
Pidcock’s resolution displays the alignment of his private targets with the crew’s revolutionary and forward-thinking method.
“We’re honoured to welcome Tom Pidcock to the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce. Tom is a real embodiment of ardour and aggressive spirit, qualities that resonate deeply with our crew’s values. His extraordinary expertise, each on and off the bike, and his confirmed potential to win on the WorldTour stage make him a game-changing addition to our roster. We stay up for penning this subsequent chapter collectively.” – Doug Ryder, Workforce Supervisor, Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce
Pidcock’s arrival alerts an thrilling new period for Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce and its companions, with plans to compete extra persistently on the highest stage and make its mark on the world of biking.
“We have now been partnered with Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce for the reason that starting, and collectively we’ve got constructed an unbelievable platform for racing and efficiency on the highest stage. We belief within the management of this crew and their implausible dedication to reaching nice outcomes collectively. We’re delighted that Tom Pidcock will likely be becoming a member of the crew, and will likely be using SCOTT street bikes and Syncros parts from 2025.” – Pascal Ducrot, co-CEO, SCOTT Sports activities
Tom Pidcock has signed a 3-year contract and can be part of the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce squad within the upcoming pre-season coaching camp, which is about to happen in Calpe, Spain in January.
SCOTT Sports activities continues as a dedicated sponsor of Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce. For the 2025 season, the crew will trip SCOTT street bikes and Syncros parts, together with with the Foil RC, Plasma RC TT and all-new Addict RC bikes.
Tom Pidcock to Stay A part of the Pinarello Household
A number of world and Olympic champion to proceed using Pinarello’s flagship off-road bikes for the subsequent three years
Pinarello is happy to substantiate Tom Pidcock will proceed using and serving to to develop its flagship off-road bikes for the subsequent three years following his transfer from INEOS Grenadiers to the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce.
Pidcock has loved big success on Pinarello’s off-road vary during the last 4 years, profitable world and Olympic cross nation mountain bike titles on the Dogma XC. That bike was developed in each exhausting and softail fashions within the area of six months, particularly for him and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who additionally went on to realize world and Olympic success.
The 25-year-old British athlete additionally triumphed on the Crossista F on the 2022 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, and could have that bike at his disposal once more shifting forwards, together with the Grevil F if he chooses to compete in any gravel competitions. The one events he won’t compete on a Pinarello will likely be throughout street occasions.
Pinarello President Fausto Pinarello mentioned: “We’re thrilled to substantiate Tom will proceed racing on our cyclo-cross, cross nation mountain bike and gravel bikes. He’s a tremendous rider with phenomenal technical abilities and it’s been a pleasure working with him on the Crossista and Dogma XC, each fashions in segments the place we hadn’t had bikes for a very long time.
“Tom is a rider who is aware of what he desires. His unwavering pursuit of excellence has challenged us quite a bit and enabled us to provide three unbelievable frames which he’s ridden to success on the grandest levels within the sport. We’re delighted to maintain this profitable collaboration alive.”
Tom Pidcock mentioned: “Working with Fausto and the crew at Pinarello over the previous 4 years has been a privilege, and a very pleasant expertise. I’m so pleased I get to remain working with them on all the pieces off-road shifting forwards.“
“To this point, we’ve got developed three cyclo-cross and XC MTB frames collectively and all of them exceeded expectations from the second I sat on them, I couldn’t have requested for extra. I felt so assured on them that I used to be capable of race and win after the primary couple of rides.“
“To me, our relationship feels extra like a partnership than a sponsorship. I’m wanting ahead to the subsequent three years of racing and creating extra nice bikes with Pinarello.“
