Pidcock brings his own crew to Q36.5: Who will support him alongside Milan Vader and Bax?
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Q36.5 Pro Cycling has finalized its roster for 2025. The Pro Continental team secured a major star in Tom Pidcock, and the Brit has brought along several trusted personnel from INEOS Grenadiers. Who will be supporting him in his ambitions for the classics and stage races?
The key figure behind Pidcock’s success in cyclo-cross, mountain biking, and road cycling is Belgian Kurt Bogaerts. Naturally, Bogaerts will also make the move to Q36.5, taking on the title of Head of Technical Performance. Xenia de Roose, also from INEOS, will join the team and contribute to the nutrition and performance staff supporting Pidcock and his colleagues.
"First impressions are always important, and my impressions of Q36.5 Pro Cycling were very positive," said Bogaerts. "It’s very special to continue working with Tom. Xenia and I have been part of his career since 2018, and together we’ve achieved great results. I look forward to continuing that journey in this new environment. With our technical partners, we aim to play an important role in the future of cycling. We race for the future, which is also the team's motto. And this project offers so many opportunities for growth. Together, we’re going to make something amazing of 2025."
Completing the picture for Pidcock, his younger brother Joe Pidcock is also joining Q36.5. The 22-year-old Brit raced for Trinity Racing in 2024, where Tom Pidcock also began his cycling career. With Pidcock junior added into the mix, the team now has 25 riders. Team manager Doug Ryder is enthusiastic about the influx of talent. "We’re embarking on an incredible, new adventure. With Tom’s arrival, our ambitions have changed, and I’m proud of this team."
Selection Q36.5 Pro Cycling 2025
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Xabier Mikel Azparren
Matteo Badilatti
Sjoerd Bax
Gianluca Brambilla
Walter Calzoni
Marcel Camprubí
Fabio Christen
David de la Cruz
Mark Donovan
Frederik Frison
David González
Damien Howson
Emils Liepiņš
Kamil Małecki
Matteo Moschetti
Giacomo Nizzolo
Nicoló Parisini
Joe Pidcock
Tom Pidcock
Jannik Steimle
Rory Townsend
Milan Vader
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024