Frederik Frison extends with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team through 2026 after dog accident: “Despite all that the team trusted me”
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Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team have confirmed that Frederik Frison
has signed a new contract, keeping him with the squad until at least the end of
2026. It’s a strong vote of confidence in the 32-year-old Belgian, whose time
with the team so far has been anything but straightforward.
Frison’s debut season in 2024 was dramatically disrupted by
a bizarre accident in which he was bitten by a dog on his private parts.
Despite that setback, he returned to racing in 2025, recently finishing 14th in
the Belgian national time trial championships, a race won by Remco Evenepoel.
Reflecting on his journey so far, Frison said in a team
press release:
“My first year with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team was a
deception for myself because I hardly managed to show myself [due to the
accident with a dog]. This season was also up and down with injury and illness
but despite all that the team trusted me. They had and have full confidence in
me. They have always supported me 100%, stayed in contact while I recovered at
home and that is one of the things that makes this team so special.
“After all the hard work coming back after injury and illness this contract
extension for 2026 really feels great. For this year and the year to come I
hope to show what I can do and be my best self again to support our team
leaders. I am extra motivated for the next races to say thank you for the
confidence put in me.”
Team general manager Doug Ryder highlighted just how highly
they rate Frison, even though bad luck has plagued his last two campaigns.
“Fred hasn’t had a Classics season in two years but we
extended his contract nonetheless. That says something about how we see him.
Frederik is stable, solid and reliable. He is just the nicest human being and
is the perfect rider to have on any team. We keep seeing his potential despite
the fact the last two seasons so far were hampered by injury and bad luck.
“It’s all about the values he brings as a person. He is in the right position
at the right time in the races but he is also very appreciative of staff
members and everything they do. As a mentor for other riders he is exemplary.
He has a calming effect in and outside the peloton and doesn’t stress. Nothing
is insurmountable for Fred. I am happy he stays with us: as a rider and as a
human being.”
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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