Whereas professional rider workforce switch information isn’t usually large on our tech-focused precedence listing, Tom Pidcock’s transfer to Q36.5 Professional Biking for the following 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 few years whereas he raced with the INEOS Grenadiers workforce?
The easy reply is… why not each?
Tom Pidcock to affix 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 following few years on the two-year-old Swiss UCI Professional Workforce. A workforce that’s just about road-only so far as I do know (fairly just like Ineos a number of years in the past, in actual fact). After which promptly, Scott Sports activities despatched out a press launch saying they had been excited to see the 25-year-old Englishman racing on their bikes subsequent yr.
However that Friday PR burst had some curiously imprecise statements…
Q36.5 referred to Pidcock as “Double Olympic Champion” as their spotlight, however they solely talked about a few street Classics. They usually did not utter any of the phrases: cyclocross, cross-country, or mountain bike… although 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 had been “delighted that Tom Pidcock will probably be becoming a member of the workforce, and will probably be driving SCOTT street bikes and Syncros parts from 2025.” Elaborating only a bit extra element, Scott reiterated that the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce will journey 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 workforce’s racing scope to this point.
To date, Q36.5 hasn’t proven any off-road ambitions, so Scott have probably not had any cause to broaden on that listing. However Pidcock is clearly a special story, proper?
Pidcock will really race Scott AND Pinarello bikes in 2025
Nicely, at the moment Pinarello has cleared up the matter a bit extra, saying that the “a number of world and Olympic champion [will] proceed driving Pinarello’s flagship off-road bikes for the following three years.” The key phrases there being ‘off-road‘ bikes.
Though workforce and sponsor negotiations should have been a bit extra sophisticated than traditional, it is sensible that Q36.5 & Scott had 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 workforce 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 fully new off-road bikes for the Italian bike maker whereas racing for Ineos. The truth is, when he began with Ineos, he was racing on BMC bikes with blacked-out logos to maintain these sponsors joyful. However it appears to be like like issues is likely to be a bit extra clear subsequent yr.
First, Pinarello created an all-new Crossista F cyclocross bike only for Pidcock. After which he proceeded to win the World Championship on it, instantly.
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 following summer time.
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 probably be his weapon of alternative.
Fausto Pinarello instructed me in particular person final spring once I was take a look at driving the brand new Dogma XC, that his workforce put numerous time and work into growing new off-road bikes along with Tom Pidcock. So, it’s attention-grabbing to listen to that this off-road bike improvement partnership will apparently proceed, even after Pidcock joins a workforce sponsored by one other street bike maker.
And so I’ll be paying particular consideration to how the brand new workforce and these two competing bike makers work all of it out over the following few race seasons throughout street, gravel, cyclocross, and mountain bike racing. It’s actually unusual to see an expert athlete racing 2 completely different bike manufacturers in several disciplines, when their workforce bike sponsor already makes completely top-tier race bikes throughout all classes.
However, I suppose Tom Pidcock is an unconventional bicycle owner, so possibly I ought to be so stunned.
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. Identified for his versatility and relentless drive, the 25-year-old Brit is ready to deliver his ardour, ambition, and world-class expertise to the workforce as they tackle new challenges collectively.
Pidcock’s determination to affix Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce displays the shared imaginative and prescient for progress 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 larger 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,” stated Pidcock. “The possibility to work with a workforce 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 is not only about private ambition; additionally it is about being a part of a mission to raise the workforce and its companions to new heights. “I do know the problem that we face attending to the place we need to be but it surely’s an journey and I’m excited for it,” he added.
Pidcock’s determination displays the alignment of his private objectives with the workforce’s progressive and forward-thinking method.
“We’re honoured to welcome Tom Pidcock to the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce,” stated Workforce Supervisor Doug Ryder. “Tom is a real embodiment of ardour and aggressive spirit, qualities that resonate deeply with our workforce’s values. His extraordinary expertise, each on and off the bike, and his confirmed capacity to win on the WorldTour stage make him a game-changing addition to our roster. We look ahead to penning this subsequent chapter collectively.”
Pidcock’s arrival indicators an thrilling new period for Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce and our companions, with plans to compete extra constantly 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 proper embodiment of our personal method to product improvement,” 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 workforce gives us the chance not simply to compete for victory on the world’s most prestigious races but additionally to proceed to push the very boundaries of Q36.5’s imaginative and prescient of what the way forward for efficiency biking clothes could be. I can’t wait to ship him his first pair of Dottore bib shorts and listen to what he thinks!”
Seeking to tackle new challenges, Pidcock is able to embrace the alternatives forward. “I like racing my bike, and I’m trying ahead to creating {that a} precedence. Becoming a member of a workforce that believes in me and shares my imaginative and prescient of success makes this an extremely essential step in my profession. Let’s make it occur.”
Tom Pidcock has signed a 3-year contract and can be a part of the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce squad within the upcoming pre-season coaching camp, which is ready 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. Identified for his versatility and relentless drive, the 25-year-old Brit is ready to deliver his ardour, ambition, and world-class expertise to the workforce as they tackle new challenges collectively.
Pidcock’s determination to affix Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce displays the shared imaginative and prescient for progress 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 larger 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,” stated Pidcock. “The possibility to work with a workforce 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 is not only about private ambition; additionally it is about being a part of a mission to raise the workforce and its companions to new heights. “I do know the problem that we face attending to the place we need to be but it surely’s an journey and I’m excited for it,” he added.
Pidcock’s determination displays the alignment of his private objectives with the workforce’s progressive 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 workforce’s values. His extraordinary expertise, each on and off the bike, and his confirmed capacity to win on the WorldTour stage make him a game-changing addition to our roster. We look ahead to penning this subsequent chapter collectively.” – Doug Ryder, Workforce Supervisor, Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce
Pidcock’s arrival indicators an thrilling new period for Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce and its companions, with plans to compete extra constantly on the highest stage and make its mark on the world of biking.
“We’ve 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 workforce and their incredible dedication to reaching nice outcomes collectively. We’re delighted that Tom Pidcock will probably be becoming a member of the workforce, and will probably be driving 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 a part of the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce squad within the upcoming pre-season coaching camp, which is ready 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 workforce will journey 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 driving Pinarello’s flagship off-road bikes for the following three years
Pinarello is happy to verify Tom Pidcock will proceed driving and serving to to develop its flagship off-road bikes for the following three years following his transfer from INEOS Grenadiers to the Q36.5 Professional Biking Workforce.
Pidcock has loved large success on Pinarello’s off-road vary during the last 4 years, successful world and Olympic cross nation mountain bike titles on the Dogma XC. That bike was developed in each onerous and softail fashions within the house of six months, particularly for him and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, who additionally went on to attain 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 transferring forwards, together with the Grevil F if he chooses to compete in any gravel competitions. The one events he is not going to compete on a Pinarello will probably be throughout street occasions.
Pinarello President Fausto Pinarello stated: “We’re thrilled to verify Tom will proceed racing on our cyclo-cross, cross nation mountain bike and gravel bikes. He’s an incredible rider with phenomenal technical expertise 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 needs. His unwavering pursuit of excellence has challenged us loads and enabled us to supply three unbelievable frames which he’s ridden to success on the grandest phases within the sport. We’re delighted to maintain this profitable collaboration alive.”
Tom Pidcock stated: “Working with Fausto and the workforce at Pinarello over the previous 4 years has been a privilege, and a very pleasant expertise. I’m so joyful I get to remain working with them on all the things off-road transferring forwards.“
“To date, 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 in a position to race and win after the primary couple of rides.“
“To me, our relationship feels extra like a partnership than a sponsorship. I’m trying ahead to the following three years of racing and growing extra nice bikes with Pinarello.“