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Scott Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team as Official Bike Supplier
10 January 2023
Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team are a passionate and driven professional cycling team based in the Netherlands and racing with a Swiss license. Managed by Douglas Ryder, former manager of Team Qhubeka, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team shares SCOTT’s values for innovation and performance, whilst using their people and platform to make a social impact. With this partnership, SCOTT will support the team’s vision of sharing the positive impact of bicycles within the world of cycling and beyond.
“It is a privilege to support Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, a young, exciting team with a progressive and modern approach to professional cycling. We have many shared values with the team partners and are all committed to the same long-term vision and ambition. This is an exciting time for professional cycling as we look to support Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team on their journey,” comments Pascal Ducrot, Vice President, SCOTT Sports.
The partnership marks SCOTT’s return to Pro Tour sponsorship, as the brand commits to supporting the growth and development of this new team and its talented roster of young athletes. SCOTT will also work closely with the wider team, from consultant Vincenzo Nibali to Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team’s R&D experts, to ensure the riders are using the best products to achieve their best performances.
“We’re excited to partner with SCOTT as our bike, helmet and eyewear partner into the future. SCOTT are innovators with a rich history in professional cycling and this partnership has helped us secure the riders we have today. When riders are committed to join a new project because of the partnerships and equipment, you know you have a great foundation to build from,” comments Douglas Ryder, General Manager, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.
Syncros, part of the SCOTT Group, have also announced their partnership with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. As official supplier of bike components, including saddles, cockpits and seatposts, the technology and biomechanics expertise of Syncros will be relied on by riders throughout the race season. SRAM will complete the set-up as supplier of drivetrain components and Zipp wheels in a significant sponsorship that once again sees SCOTT and SRAM collaborating on a Pro Tour team.