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Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team to race Giro d’Italia

On Monday it was announced that Q36.5 Pro Cycling will receive a wildcard to take part in the Giro d’Italia. It’s the first of the three Grand Tours this year and it starts on Friday 9 May in Albania.

1 April 2025

Team principal Doug Ryder was elated with the news:

“I am really happy we received this invitation, and I would like to thank RCS for inviting us. It’s truly a privilege to be a part of the Corsa Rosa this year.

With seven victories so far this season, we have demonstrated what we are capable of. Starting our first Grand Tour as Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is a dream come true.

Our connection to Italy runs deep, with our title partner, Q36.5, a high-performance cycling apparel brand based in Italy, now set to be showcased in the country’s most prestigious race.

Looking at the course, I believe it suits our riders well, particularly our team leader, Tom Pidcock, who has already shown his strength on Italian roads this year in Strade Bianche and Tirreno-Adriatico. While there are specific stages we are especially excited about, above all, I am incredibly proud of our team, our staff, and the founding partners who have supported us on this journey to the highest levels of the sport.”

“Looking at the course, I believe it suits our riders well, particularly our team leader, Tom Pidcock, who has already shown his strength on Italian roads this year in Strade Bianche and Tirreno-Adriatico.” 

Tom Pidcock raced the Giro d’Italia U23 back in 2020, winning three stages and the overall classification. This will be his first Giro d’Italia as a pro.

Tom Pidcock said: “I think it is a fantastic opportunity for us as a team. It’s what we have wanted to be a part of since I joined this team, and now it’s become a reality. I think it’s going to be a pretty exciting race with lots of different opportunities. I am looking forward to racing with the team and showcasing our partners, especially Q36.5 as an Italian brand. I’m glad we have this opportunity, and I’m motivated to make the most of it.”

“I think it is a fantastic opportunity for us as a team. It’s what we have wanted to be a part of since I joined this team, and now it’s become a reality.” 

Q36.5 is an Italian brand and Luigi Bergamo, CEO & Head of Research and Development is happy to see the team in the biggest race in Italy.

“We are very proud and excited about the Giro d’Italia invitation. This team is a continual source of inspiration for us to push the barriers of innovation forward. As title sponsor, we feel a big responsibility to our young riders. This three-week long adventure will bring them more strength, experience and satisfaction!

“This team is a continual source of inspiration for us to push the barriers of innovation forward.”

We already started this season aware that the team is ready and more mature to compete on the highest level. On our side we take on the challenge. We re-invented our race clothing to elevate performance in aerodynamics and protection against bad weather conditions. As Q36.5 we did this without compromising our core mission about thermoregulation! We are ready for the Giro d’Italia! All the best to the riders!”

For Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, this invitation is more than just a race entry—it’s a statement of progress and belief in the journey we are on. From our inception, we have strived to redefine performance and innovation in professional cycling. Now, as we take our place on the start line of the Giro d’Italia, we do so with a team that is hungry to compete to win and to showcase the values that drive us forward.

This is our Grand Tour debut, and we are ready to make it count.