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David de la Cruz stays with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team

We are happy to announce that David de la Cruz will continue to be a part of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling team in 2026. The experienced Spanish rider joined the team in 2024 after having turned pro in 2011. During his career David has won stages in Vuelta a España, Paris-Nice and Vuelta al País Vasco among others. This year he podiumed in Sibiu Tour, Giro d’Abruzzo and the Spanish Championships and came in eighth in Tirreno Adriatico.

21 August 2025

“I am really happy to continue with the team,” De la Cruz said. “When I joined in 2024 I came from a more difficult time in my career and what I found at Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team was something good. Every team has its own character and this one has a clear human side to it. It was exactly what I needed then and what I still find here. It might be my last year but I am not looking at it like that. I am looking at every new year with the question whether I can still perform, be of value and bring something to the team. The answer after this season is still yes. I can help others and also still get results for myself. “

David’s career started late because he only started cycling aged 18. This results in a fresh mindset despite being 36 already. He has worked in bike shops and a supermarket before his career so has known life from the other side as well.

“I am grateful to the team I get to do this another year. If someone gives a lot to me I want to give back. It’s the energy I need to perform and be there for others. This sport has given me a lot, especially purpose every day and in that it’s more than a job. It’s a reason I wake up in the morning and do my training, watch my food etc.

What I love about cycling is setting goals and getting better. It’s about mastering what you do that gives me a lot of energy. This year that goal is the Vuelta, a race that has been so important in my career and next year there will be others like getting a third win on the Boulevard des Anglais in Nice or being at the start line of the Grand Départ in my own Barcelona. But first, la Vuelta.”

General manager Doug Ryder sees age is only just a number and looks at the value David de la Cruz brings along for another season.

“In modern cycling, many teams focus solely on young riders, but balance is essential. At 36, David stands out for his hunger, professionalism, and willingness to keep learning. What impresses me most is how he shares his knowledge combining fresh insights with the experience he’s built over 15 years in the peloton. That ability to mentor while still performing makes him invaluable. A strong team needs emerging talent, rising stars, and seasoned leaders, and David embodies that leadership role perfectly. He’s still producing results, as we’ve seen this season, and his professionalism goes beyond racing working with our sponsors like Q36.5 to give feedback that helps develop new products. I’m delighted we’ll have him with us for another year; his impact on this team is enormous.”