Tom Pidcock Joins Swiss Cycling Team Q36.5 in Three-Year Deal

The double Olympic champion leaves Ineos Grenadiers to lead the ambitious second-tier team aiming for World Tour recognition.

Tom Pidcock, 25, has signed a three-year contract with Q36.5, a Swiss ProTeam formed in 2023, after mutually parting ways with Ineos Grenadiers.
The move follows months of tension with Ineos, including being excluded from the Tour of Lombardy despite strong form earlier this year.
Pidcock, known for his versatility, brings a decorated career including Olympic mountain bike gold medals in 2020 and 2024, and major road race wins like the Strade Bianche and Amstel Gold Race.
Q36.5 hopes Pidcock’s leadership and winning pedigree will secure invitations to high-profile World Tour events, though a Tour de France appearance remains unlikely.
Team manager Doug Ryder praised Pidcock as a transformative addition, emphasizing his alignment with the team’s growth and competitive ambitions.