Pinarello joins Q36.5 as bike supplier and title sponsor for 2026 as Tom Pidcock reunites with Italian brand

The move marks the first time that Pinarello has taken on title sponsorship of a racing team since the brand sponsored British Continental team Pinarello Racing back in 2008.

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Pinarello had already continued to supply Pidcock with bikes for his forays into cyclocross, mountain bike, and gravel, while Scott had supplied Q36.5 with bikes last season. Now he and the rest of the Pinarello-Q36.5 road team will race aboard Pinarello road bikes in 2026.

“I’m really happy to be back on Pinarello full-time. 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,” Pidcock said upon the announcement of the new deal.

“This partnership is more than a sponsorship – it’s a shared vision,” said Pinarello president Fausto Pinarello. “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.”

The deal means that Pinarello will be supplying two professional men’s teams next year, with Ineos Grenadiers remaining aboard Pinarello bikes, too.

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