The 'Racing the Future' mission will drive the team to focus on and be intentional about the impact and contribution of their decisions on professional sport, the environment and the people they encounter along the way.

"We believe this team of riders and staff live our mission, support each other and ride races with passion and a fighting spirit," says Doug Ryder, General Manager of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. "Our goal is to put progress at the center and help communities grow sustainably through the upward mobility that bicycles provide. Bikes don't just bring people together, they move them forward. As a team, we ride not just to win, but to positively shape the future, with a focus on mobility, education and development in Africa," says Ryder.

Through the partnership with Q36.5, the riders will benefit from expertise in developing world-class innovations in cycling, while the team will serve as a testing ground for the further development of the next generation of functional race wear.

Luigi Bergamo, CEO and Head of Research and Development at Q36.5, explains that their radical approach to product development has enabled athletes to significantly improve their performance for years. "We are very proud that the team's riders are benefiting from our products and pushing the boundaries of what is possible."

With former Italian professional cyclist Vincenzo Nibali as technical advisor and Q36.5 brand ambassador, Bergamo says the team will be able to benefit from Nibali's incredible wealth of knowledge and experience.

Head of Performance, Alex Sans Vega, elaborates, "We have assembled a talented, motivated and dedicated group of riders who can be competitive in any type of race and terrain. We want to ride at the highest level right from the start. The experienced riders who have joined us from the WorldTour bring a wealth of knowledge and will be able to serve as mentors to the young riders on our team. We have an excellent mix to become one of the best professional teams."

With 13 nationalities represented in Q36.5 Pro Cycling's 23-strong squad, the team offers an inspiring mix of youth and experience,

Among these 23 athletes is Swiss cross-country star Filippo Colombo, who continues to focus on mountain biking, as he explains: "I'm really looking forward to taking part in road races with "Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team" next year. The values of this team in and out of the sport are amazing and I'm just proud to be a part of it. Next year's mountain bike calendar will allow me to take part in many road races, especially in the spring. This will help me gain some nice new experiences and hopefully get some fast legs for the World Cups."

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