Pinarello officially announces its new partnership with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, marking a historic milestone: the brand becomes a Title Sponsor for the first time. From January 1st, 2026, the team will officially race under the name "Pinarello – Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team".

This collaboration brings together two companies that share the same tireless pursuit of performance, innovation, and design perfection. Pinarello, one of the most iconic and successful bicycle manufacturers in the world, joins forces with Q36.5, a pioneer in high-performance cycling apparel, to redefine the standards of modern racing, both on road and off-road.

A CIRCLE COMPLETED: TOM PIDCOCK RETURNS TO PINARELLO ROAD BIKES

The new partnership also celebrates a renewed collaboration between Pinarello and Tom Pidcock, Olympic and World Mountain Bike Cross-Country Champion, World Cyclocross Champion, Tour de France stage winner, and Vuelta a España podium finisher.

Pinarello has worked closely with Pidcock since his early days, developing Dogma XC and Crossista models that propelled him to the top of the sport and to his Olympic and World Championship victories.

After a season racing exclusively on Pinarello off-road bikes, Tom will return to riding Pinarello road bikes, marking a proud return to the brand across all disciplines.

Fausto Pinarello, President of Cicli Pinarello, stated: "This partnership is more than a sponsorship: it's a shared vision. We are proud to take this step and bring the Pinarello name back to the front of the pack as Title Sponsor. Together with Q36.5, we will continue to push beyond the possible in cycling".

Luigi Bergamo, CEO and Product Development Director of Q36.5, said: "As one of the co-founders, I am truly proud to see this 'small team' grow year after year thanks to the dedication, commitment, sacrifice, and passion demonstrated by our riders and staff. 2026 will be another big step forward, with young riders who have been with us from the beginning maturing and becoming winners, a Grand Tour podium under our belt, new great riders joining the team, and, of course, finally our friends from Pinarello joining the project and helping us take it to another level! Our ambitions are extremely high. See you soon in 2026!"

Douglas Ryder, General Manager of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, stated: "Having Pinarello as Title Sponsor is a great honor. Their history, passion, and technical excellence will enhance our riders' potential and our ambitions for the coming seasons".

Tom Pidcock, rider of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, said: "I am really happy to return full-time to Pinarello. It's truly like coming home. I have always loved riding their bikes, and over the years, I have built a really strong relationship with the brand. It's the perfect reunion".

DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, AND ITALIAN EXCELLENCE
The partnership goes beyond technical collaboration: it embodies Italian craftsmanship and innovation. The team will race with the new Pinarello Dogma F and Bolide TT bikes, featuring exclusive designs and color schemes that reflect the premium identity of both brands.

The team's livery, uniforms, and equipment will be the result of a close creative collaboration, ensuring a distinctive and coherent visual identity for the entire project.

With this partnership, Pinarello strengthens its presence in professional cycling, reaffirming its commitment to performance, technology, and style, values that have characterized the brand since 1952.