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Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Signs Two New Spanish Riders for 2025
Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is excited to announce the signing of two talented Spanish riders, Enekoitz Azparren and David González López, for the 2025 season. Both riders have are set to strengthen our Swiss-registered team across sprints, classics, and hilly races.
2 September 2024.
Enekoitz Azparren Joins Forces with His Brother
22-year-old Enekoitz Azparren will be joining his older brother, Xabier Mikel Azparren, who has been with the team since 2024 and has extended his contract for two additional seasons. Enekoitz, a promising all-rounder with a strong climbing background, is known for his prowess on hilly terrain and his flair for breakaways. He is eager to contribute to the team’s General Classification (GC) ambitions and bolster our offensive racing strategy.
“I chose to sign with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team because it’s an exciting project with a great racing calendar that will help me develop as a cyclist,” said Enekoitz Azparren. “The team has quickly established itself in the Pro peloton, and I’m really motivated to join. My brother has had a great experience here, and I’m thrilled to take this next step in my career.”
“My main goal for the upcoming season is to continue improving as a cyclist and contribute to the team’s objectives in every race. I see myself as a rider who climbs well and has a strong kick for select group finishes. I’m dedicated to giving 100% in training and races and can’t wait to grow with the team,” added Enekoitz.
Alex Sans Vega, Head of Performance at Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, expressed his enthusiasm for the young Basque rider’s arrival.
“Enekoitz has been a standout talent since his junior days. Although he faced some challenges when he turned professional, particularly this season, his talent is undeniable. After intensive testing, we’re confident he can return to his best form. He’s young and will be a solid addition to our climbing group, where he can learn from experienced riders like Damien Howson, David de la Cruz, and Mark Donovan,” said Sans Vega.
“ I see myself as a rider who climbs well and has a strong kick for select group finishes”
“My primary role will be as a lead-out man for the team’s sprinters”
David González Brings Speed and Experience
28-year-old David González López, known for his consistent performances in fast finishes, will bring valuable experience and firepower to the team’s sprint train. Having spent his entire professional career with the Spanish outfit Caja Rural, David joins Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team with a couple of wins under his belt and a reputation for being competitive in challenging sprints.
“I’m truly excited about this opportunity. Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is growing rapidly, and I believe this is a solid project with a professional setup and fantastic equipment. My primary role will be as a lead-out man for the team’s sprinters, but I’m also hoping to seize my own opportunities in some of the tougher classics. While I’m not a pure sprinter, I handle the mountains well and am committed to helping the team succeed in every race I participate in,” said David González.
Sans Vega highlighted the strategic importance of González’s role within the team:
“David is joining us with a clear objective: to support our sprinters, Giacomo Nizzolo and Matteo Moschetti, as a key lead-out man. We’ve been impressed by his work in this area throughout the year, and after analyzing his data, we’re confident that this role perfectly suits his strengths. We’re excited to see the impact he’ll have,” added Sans Vega.
“With the addition of these two talented Spanish riders, we’re reinforcing our commitment to achieving continued success in Spanish races, where we’ve seen promising results in our first two seasons. We enjoy racing in Spain, and it’s through this passion that we discovered these two talented riders,” concluded Sans Vega.
These signings mark the second and third new additions to Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team for 2025, following the earlier announcement of Sjoerd Bax. The team is excited to continue building a strong and dynamic roster for the upcoming season.
“ I’m really happy to sign for two more years!”
Azparren Times Two
After a solid debut season with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Xabier Mikel Azparren has resigned for a further two years and will represent our colours through 2026. Despite a year marred by crashes and injuries, the versatile Basque rider has proven to be a valuable asset across a wide range of races, providing support to the GC leaders and also seeking to fight for good results through the breakaways. Besides being competitive in the undulating races Xabier Mikel as also showed he has good time-trialling abilities and a strong engine that enables him to perform consistently in stage-races.
“I’m really happy to sign for two more years! This season was really special but affected by a great deal of bad luck with two big injuries in within two and a half months which prevented me from achieving the results I wanted. But we’re creating a long time project together. I’m also excited to have my brother join the team and to have him once again as a teammate. Based on our joint experience I know that when we’re together we train better, we race better so I think the next season will be a great one,” said Xabier Mikel Azparren.
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