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Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team presents Vuelta a España line-up
We are proud to announce our eight riders for the Vuelta a España, our second Grand Tour as a team. This year, the Vuelta starts in Italy and presents the riders with eleven mountain or hilltop finishes, including the iconic Alto del Angliru, La Farrapona and Bola del Mundo.
The Q36.5 Pro Cycling roster for La Vuelta comprises four Spanish riders, plus one each from Switzerland, Australia, Canada and Great Britain.
19 August 2025
Our line-up: Xabier Mikel Azparren (ESP), Marcel Camprubí (ESP), Fabio Christen (SUI), David de la Cruz (ESP), David González (ESP), Damien Howson (AUS), Tom Pidcock (GBR) and Nick Zukowsky (CAN).
“The Vuelta is the most special race of the year,” said David de la Cruz. “It’s where I had my first pro win and wore the leader’s jersey nine years ago. This race gave me the opportunity to show myself and it’s been driving my career throughout: in winter, in spring, in summer and at altitude camps. The Vuelta is one of the biggest races on the calendar and it’s where I meet my family and friends. I know the roads. I have never represented a Spanish team so this race is like home. It gives such a warm and safe feeling to race at home.
I am grateful to the organizers we have the opportunity to race here. It helps the team grow. I will help Tom like in Tirreno where we were a good tandem. He is exploring his capacities as a Grand Tour rider. No one knows yet, even himself, what he can do and I am happy to help with my experience but I also look forward to get my own chance when one presents itself.”
Tom Pidcock starts his second Grand Tour of the season after he finished the Giro d’Italia where he finished in the top five on three stages. The Vuelta was his first Grand Tour back in 2021 and he is eager to return, especially after a strong showing in both mountain biking and the Arctic Race of Norway earlier this summer.
...there’s even a stage in Andorra, quite close to where I live.
“The course this year is very diverse but still typical of the Vuelta, with its many uphill finishes,” Pidcock said. “There are plenty of stages with profiles that could suit a rider like me, and there’s even a stage in Andorra, quite close to where I live. We learned from the Giro and had more time for thorough preparation this time, with an altitude camp and the Arctic Race of Norway. I’m curious to see what I can do in the general classification. For that, we have a strong team, with riders who each bring their own strengths. It’s a well-rounded group, we’ve prepared well, and I’m really looking forward to starting in Piemonte this Saturday with the boys.”
Alex Sans Vega, the team’s Head of Racing and one of its Sports Directors, is eager for the upcoming race in his home country. Based in Girona, he is particularly excited about the team time trial on day five in Figueres, just around the corner from where he lives.
“That was the first stage I reconned when I saw the course,” Alex smiles. “I know the area really well and it’s something for the fans to look forward to. It will be a good show. It’s a mix of fast sections and more technical parts.”
When he looks at the team he sees many opportunities for stage success. It’s also a course that suits Tom Pidcock, according to the head of racing of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.
“I am curious how far he can go in the GC because the course suits him perfectly. We have a strong team in general and I am confident for a good team performance. Tom will have Damo, Zuke and Xabier Mikel with him, like he did in the Giro d’Italia. A special mention for David de la Cruz who brings experience and knows this race so well.
For me it’s wonderful to see two riders who started their pro career with us make their Grand Tour debut. The steps that both Fabio and Marcel made this year are testament to our development vision. David González will complete the line up. We have four Spanish riders at the start line and can expect many fans on the Spanish roads. I am grateful we received the wildcard and I can’t wait to get started.”
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