The first days of 2024 represented the opportunity for many professional teams to present their racing kits for the new season. The Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team was no exception, ready to throw itself with great enthusiasm into its second season in the world of professional cycling.. In recent days Q36.5, the main sponsor and supplier of technical clothing for the Swiss formation, officially presented the new kit with which the boys led by General Manager Doug Ryder they will be called upon to improve on their tally of 7 victories collected last year on their professional debut.
Compared to 2023, the new kit is characterised by a slightly darker colour. What symbolically unites all the items that make up the 2024 kit is the mission #RacingTheFuture, present on the back of the shirt.
The top of Q36.5
The official kit is made up of innovative items Gregarius ProThe jersey and shorts are two cornerstones of the Q36.5 technical line. They are advanced and sustainable technical garments that help athletes tackle the most difficult and challenging routes and to maintain the ideal body temperature of 36,5°C at all times during competition and training.
The Gregarius Pro Team jersey from Q36.5 is extremely lightweight, weighing only 110 grams. It's breathable and quick-drying. It combines 4 proprietary fabrics, produced with 70% recycled yarns and 11 panels, all strategically positioned to allow maximum aerodynamics and thermoregulation.
The Gregarius Pro Team shorts from Q36.5 are equally lightweight, weighing in at just 175 grams. They incorporate the proprietary Qlab Air seat pad and feature an elastic bib system and a raw-cut leg finish, all developed by Q36.5's in-house R&D team to optimize comfort and power transfer. Made with 100% recycled yarns and, like the entire Q36.5 line, are handcrafted within a 350 km radius of the headquarters in Bolzano.
The entire kit is characterised by graphic elements that reflect the analysis of body thermoregulation and the neon-coloured “accents” ensure maximum visibility in all racing situations.
The new Q36.5 shoes
Compared to last season, in 2024 the team will race with both shoes Unique with the new Dottore Clima, another revolutionary innovation from the Q36.5 LAB. The new shoes that will be presented in FebruaryThis ties in with Q36.5’s study of the “3 Points of Contact” system, which optimizes the rider’s three points of contact with the bike through shoes, shorts and gloves, achieving marginal gains through optimal power transfer and maximum comfort.
A word from the protagonists
Luigi Bergamo, CEO and Head of Research and Development at Q36.5, commented on the new kit and the collaboration with the team.
“Inspired by our Body Mapping studies and based on our core principles of progress and innovation,” he said, “the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team race kit for this second season has been developed to help our athletes push themselves to the limit and beyond. We are extremely proud to see the team riders benefiting from our products. and take performance cycling to the next level. Together we are building the future of cycling #RacingTheFuture."
Ryder Douglas speaks
For his part, Douglas Ryder, General Manager of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, expressed the team’s satisfaction with the new uniform with these words.
"Our team," he explained, "really appreciated Q36.5's technical apparel during the first season, which supported the athletes in the most challenging conditions and over 200 days of racing. The fact that the riders found comfort and technical functionality in Q36.5 apparel speaks volumes about the brand's quality and reliability. Withstanding various weather conditions and the most hostile cycling environments has ensured the comfort essential for achieving optimal performance.Q36.5 delivered on all fronts. The new kit for the 2024 season stands out for its incredible design, giving greater visibility to our partners and greater visual awareness for our riders thanks to neon accents that will allow them to be recognized while fighting closely in the peloton.
