{"id":44541,"date":"2022-11-08T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T22:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/q36-5-pro-cycling-team-racing-the-future\/"},"modified":"2022-11-08T00:00:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T22:00:10","slug":"q36-5-pro-cycling-team-racing-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/q36-5-pro-cycling-team-racing-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team – Racing the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n ZURICH, Switzerland, November 7, 2022\/APO Group\/ —
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We are proud to announce the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team (https:\/\/www.Q36-5.com\/<\/a>), and to unveil the 23-rider squad that will represent us in the upcoming 2023 season. Italian cycling brand Q36.5, known for its award-winning cycling innovations, will be the sponsor and technical garment provider of the team, which will be managed by Douglas Ryder.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Our mission of \u2018Racing the Future\u2019 will guide the team to be focused and conscious of the impact and contributions our decisions have on the professional sport, the environment, and the people we meet along the way.<\/p>\n

\u201cCycling ignites positive change and we believe this roster of riders and staff will live our mission, will be committed to each other, and will race with passion and fight,\u201d says Doug Ryder, General Manager of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith progress at the heart of who we are, our goal is also to help communities grow sustainably using the upward mobility that bikes offer. Bikes don\u2019t only bring people together; they also help move them forward. As a team, we\u2019ll be racing for more than just winning; we\u2019re racing to shape the future in a positive way, with a key focus on mobility, education, and development in Africa,\u201d\u00a0says Ryder.<\/p>\n

By partnering with Q36.5, our riders will benefit from their expertise in creating world-class performance cycling innovations, while the team will be a testing ground for further developing the next generation of functional RaceWear.<\/p>\n

Luigi Bergamo, CEO & Head of R&D at Q36.5 explains that their radical approach towards product development has allowed athletes for years now to make significant gains to improve their performance. \u201cWe\u2019re extremely proud to see the team\u2019s riders benefit from our products and push the limits of what\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

With former Italian professional cyclist Vincenzo Nibali joining as technical advisor and Q36.5 brand ambassador, Bergamo elaborates that the team will be able to leverage Nibali\u2019s incredible wealth of knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n

Head of Performance, Alex Sans Vega elaborates: \u201cWe have assembled a talented, motivated and committed group of individuals, who can be competitive in every type of race and terrain. We want to perform at the highest level from the beginning. The experienced riders who have joined us from the WorldTour bring a wealth of knowledge and will be able to mentor the youngsters in our squad. We have an excellent mix to become one of the best Pro Teams.\u201d<\/p>\n

With 13 nationalities represented in the Q36.5 Pro Cycling\u2019s squad of 23 riders, our team offers an inspiring blend of youth and experience.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The 2023 Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team riders:<\/strong><\/p>\n