Frederik Frison extends with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team through 2026 after dog accident: “Despite all that the team trusted me”

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.”