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Liepiņš Boosts Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team’s Sprinting Ambitions for 2025
Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is excited to welcome Latvian National Champion Emīls Liepiņš for the 2025 season. Renowned for his elite lead-out and sprinting abilities, Liepiņš will bring valuable skills and experience to support the team’s evolving sprinting goals on the global cycling stage.
9 September 2024.
At 31-years-old, Liepiņš has made a name for himself as a lead-out specialist, playing a crucial role in securing victories for some of cycling’s top sprinters. His blend of speed, tactical savvy, and team-first mentality has earned him a respected reputation in the peloton, with versatility across both classic and stage races.
After competing with two WorldTour teams and winning the Latvian National Road Champion title for three consecutive years, Liepiņš is eager to begin this new chapter in his career.
“I’m really happy to join Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. I know many riders on the team, and I spoke with them before signing. I only heard great things about the team, and this weighed heavily on my decision. I’ve witnessed the professionalism of the team at the races and have always been impressed by the great team atmosphere in and outside of the races, like at dinner time. I think it will be such a positive new chapter in my career,” explained Liepiņš. “My goal is to race at the highest level and to do the best lead-outs possible for the sprinters on the team, such as Giacomo Nizzolo and Matteo Moschetti. I already worked with Matteo in the past, and we achieved great results together. Hopefully, we can do even better next year!”
“ My goal is to race at the highest level and to do the best lead-outs possible for the sprinters on the team, such as Giacomo Nizzolo and Matteo Moschetti.”
“His experience as a lead-out specialist, combined with his ability to perform under pressure, makes him a valuable asset to our squad.”
Although Liepiņš has built his reputation as a lead-out specialist, he has also claimed impressive stage victories in prestigious races like Settimana Coppi e Bartali, demonstrating his capability to rise to the occasion and compete in select bunch sprints.
“I really enjoy the classics, like the Belgian races. I started in BMX, so I really enjoy that type of racing: technical, up and down, with cobbles, etc. They really suit my characteristics, and I’m really looking forward to lining up for them,” concluded Liepiņš.
As the team aims to enhance its sprinting train and compete at the sport’s highest levels, Liepiņš will be instrumental in guiding and positioning the sprinters for success.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Emīls Liepiņš to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team family,” said Doug Ryder, Team Manager of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. “His experience as a lead-out specialist, combined with his ability to perform under pressure, makes him a valuable asset to our squad. We believe he will strengthen the team across both stage races and the classics, playing a key role in our pursuit of victories in 2025 and beyond.”
With the addition of Liepiņš, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team continues to build a competitive and dynamic roster for the 2025 season. The Latvian champion, the first in the team’s history, is the fourth new signing for 2025, joining Sjoerd Bax, David González, and Enekoitz Azparren.
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