Tom Pidcock to continue riding Pinarello bikes off-road, despite Q36.5 having deal with Scott

In one of the biggest transfer stories of the current window, Tom Pidcock has departed the INEOS Grenadiers for a new challenge at ambitious Swiss second tier, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.

Pidcock is of course, widely known for his multi-discipline abilities, being a world champion in both cyclocross and mountain bike and having a duo of Olympic gold medals in the latter category. During his time at the INEOS Grenadiers, Pidcock became accustomed to riding Pinarello bikes and now despite his departure to the Scott supplied Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, the Brit star is set to continue riding Pinarello in all his off-road races. 

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"Multiple world and Olympic champion to continue riding Pinarello’s flagship off-road bikes for the next three years," says a press release from Pinarello themselves. "Pinarello is pleased to confirm Tom Pidcock will continue riding and helping to develop its flagship off-road bikes for the next three years following his move from INEOS Grenadiers to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team."

In his road races across the 2025 season though, it will be Scott bikes that Pidcock rides as part of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team's agreement with the supplier. "We trust in the leadership of this team and their fantastic commitment to achieving great results together. We are delighted that Tom Pidcock will be joining the team, and will be riding SCOTT road bikes and Syncros components from 2025," said Scott's co-CEO following confirmation of Pidcock's signing at the Swiss team. 

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