At inGamba, we already knew Pinarello, Q36.5 and SRAM were the best of the best. Now, the three cycling powerhouses are in the WorldTour under the new Pinarello – Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. As they say, welcome to a new era of excellence. Here’s what we know about the team so far.
Last week, Pinarello announced its new partnership with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, marking a historic milestone as the brand becomes a Title Sponsor for the very first time. From January 1, 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 relentless pursuit of performance, innovation, and design perfection. Q36.5 is a relative newcomer in cycling and quickly became a pioneer in high-performance cycling apparel, redefining modern racing standards — both on and off the road. Meanwhile, Pinarello is one of the world’s most iconic and successful bicycle manufacturers—and as both are Italian cycling brands, it’s a match made in heaven.
We already knew they were the perfect match. “At inGamba, we’ve long known that Pinarello has the absolute best bikes in the world, whether you’re racing in the Tour de France or doing a leisurely ride through Chianti’s wine country,” says inGamba’s Jon Moss. “In the last year, we’ve also gotten to know the Q36.5 brand intimately, and when we saw the clothing they had developed, we knew we needed to bring them into the inGamba family. To see these two powerhouses united behind a WorldTour team—well, you know some amazing results are coming in 2026.”
The team will race on the new Pinarello Dogma F—the bike we ride here at inGamba—and Bolide TT bikes, featuring exclusive designs and colorways that reflect the identity of both brands.
“I’m really happy to be back on Pinarello full time,” says Olympic gold medalist Tom Pidcock. “It genuinely feels like coming home. I’ve always loved riding their bikes, and over the years, I’ve built such a strong relationship with the brand. It’s the perfect reunion.”
“This partnership is more than a sponsorship – it’s a shared vision,” Fausto Pinarello, President of Cicli Pinarello, said. “We’re proud to take this step and bring the Pinarello name back to the front of the peloton as Title Sponsor. Together with Q36.5, we’ll continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cycling.”
“2026 will be another very big step forward, with the young riders who’ve been with us from the beginning maturing into winners, a Grand Tour podium under our belt, great new riders joining the squad, and of course, finally, our friends at Pinarello joining the project and helping take it to another level!” says Luigi Bergamo, CEO and head of product development, Q36.5. “Our ambitions are sky-high.”
