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Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team extends with Swiss riders Christen and Badilatti
Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is pleased to announce contract renewals for Swiss cyclists Fabio Christen and Matteo Badilatti, ensuring their continued presence in the squad for the coming seasons.
23 September 2024.
At 22, Christen has made impressive strides in his career over the past two years. Consistently securing top-10 finishes in both classics and stage races, he demonstrated his potential with a standout victory at the prestigious Tour de l’Avenir in 2023, while representing the Swiss National Team. This season, he’s come tantalizingly close to more wins, including a podium finish at Muur Classic Geraardsbergen, where he placed 3rd.
Looking ahead, Christen sees Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team as the ideal environment for his ongoing growth as a professional rider. “I’m really looking forward to continue my development as well as take a lead role in the classics as well as in the short, hilly stage-races that suit me quite well. I’m confident that I’ll make another step forward and will achieve good results with the team. For next season my main focus will be on the big classics, like the Ronde van Vlaanderen. Those will be some of my personal highlights next year and I hope to get the opportunity to start in Tour de Suisse, my home race.”
“ I’m confident that I’ll make another step forward and will achieve good results with the team.”
“I’m really happy to continue with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team and build up on what we achieved this season.
Joining Christen in extending his contract, 32-year-old Matteo Badilatti brings experience and resilience to the team. As one of the team’s most seasoned riders, Badilatti has already contributed to the squad’s success, notably with a stage victory at the Tour du Rwanda during the team’s debut season. Known for his climbing skills, Badilatti is eager to continue competing at the highest level.
“I’m really happy to continue with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team and build up on what we achieved this season. I hope to continue to develop and step up, particularly in climbing stages. At this year’s Tour de Suisse I performed at a good level and was the best Swiss rider on the GC but unfortunately I was unable to build up on that performance because of sickness. I really believe in this project, and despite getting a fair share of bad luck this season we’re giving our best to finish on a positive note,” said Badilatti.
Team Manager Doug Ryder expressed his enthusiasm for the extensions, praising both riders for their contributions to our Swiss-registered team: “We’re excited to have Matteo and Fabio with us through 2025 and beyond. Over the past two seasons, Fabio has truly stepped up, demonstrating his versatility across a range of races. He’s young, driven, and we’re confident the victories will come. Matteo’s leadership, especially in stage races and demanding conditions, has been invaluable. We look forward to seeing how both will continue to drive the team’s success in the years ahead.”
Fabio Christen will next compete in the UCI Road World Championships, while Matteo Badilatti is set to return to action at next week’s CroRace.
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