Tom Pidcock leaves Ineos for Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
British cyclist Tom Pidcock has signed a three-year contract with the Q36.5 professional cycling team.
Pidcock, 25, Left Ineos Grenadier On December 4, despite agreeing a five-year contract with the British team in 2022.
The two-time Olympic champion, who will defend his mountain bike title at Paris 2024, will join his new team at a pre-season training camp in Calpe, Spain, in January.
“This is more than just a change of jersey, this is the start of something special,” Pidcock said.
“The opportunity to work with a growing team, incredible partners and brands inspires me. I can’t wait to see what we will achieve together.”
Q36.5 Pro Cycling is a UCI professional team that competes in the second level of competition, while Ineos competes in the top-level UCI World Tour.
For Ineos, Pidcock won a stage in the 2022 Tour de France, as well as victories in the prestigious Strade Bianche and Amstel Gold Race one-day classics.
“We are honored to welcome Tom Pidcock to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team,” said Team Manager Doug Ryder.
“Tom is a true embodiment of passion and competitive spirit, qualities that resonate deeply with our team’s values. His exceptional talent on and off the bike, as well as his proven ability to win at the World Tour level, make him A game-changing addition and we look forward to writing the next chapter together.”
