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Chris Harper Joins Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team

Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is proud to announce the signing of 30-year-old Australian climber Chris Harper on a two-year contract starting next season.

“From the outside it’s clear this is a team on the up, with lots of ambition to perform at the World Tour level. I am a late starter to the sport and feel like every year I am still progressing so being on a team where I am surrounded by passionate riders and staff who aim to improve on every level, appealed to me. For example, returning to the HEXIS-platform founded by David Dunn who helped me a lot in my career, and to be supported by top nutritionists will help me progress as a rider every day.”

19 August 2025

Harper came to the sport at 17 through a local bike shop in his hometown of Adelaide. After battling through domestic races, he showcased his climbing prowess racing in Malaysia and winning on Mount Fuji at the 2019 Tour of Japan. Harper’s stage win at this year’s infamous Giro d’Italia stage over the Colle delle Finestre remains his career highlight.

“I consider that victory my highlight because it had been a challenging few weeks. I had gone into the Giro feeling strong but fell ill and lost the belief. I remember saying that morning that the stage would be for the GC guys but went in the break nonetheless. Throughout the day I felt better. Finishing off a Grand Tour like that is amazing.”

Harper recognises the unique opportunity with our team and how riders can develop a direct relationship with the product team at Q36.5 to input on kit development, ensuring riders and ultimately consumers, get the best gear for all conditions.

“It’s exciting to be able to work so closely with Q36.5 especially given the local conditions we ride in. We can speak directly to the brand, allowing us to be prepare for the most extreme weather. This helps us perform to our best but it also benefits the consumer who in the end gets the best product.”

General Manager Doug Ryder adds:

“Chris is a rider who progressed through the ranks at a steady pace, still improving every year even if he is not 20 anymore. He is an intelligent guy who feels he can benefit from all the professional expertise we have on the team. He based his choice on joining us on that and I am happy he did. Chris is a rider who races aggressively, senses the stages and races he has a chance in and goes all in. His win in the Giro is testament to his racing style. He has a lot of Grand Tour experience and fits right into our plans for the future.”

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