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Frederik Frison Extends with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team

Frederik Frison will represent the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team in 2026. The 32-year-old from Geel, Belgium had a stellar Classics season in 2023 with fourth places in Gent-Wevelgem and De Panne but missed out on his favorite races in the last years.

He hopes to put all the bad luck behind him now and become a factor to be reckoned with in the Spring Classics again.

1 July 2025

“My first year with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team was a deception for myself because I hardly managed to show myself [due to the accident with a dog]. This season was also up and down with injury and illness but despite all that the team trusted me. They had and have full confidence in me. They have always supported me 100%, stayed in contact while I recovered at home and that is one of the things that makes this team so special.

After all the hard work coming back after injury and illness this contract extension for 2026 really feels great. For this year and the year to come I hope to show what I can do and be my best self again to support our team leaders. I am extra motivated for the next races to say thank you for the confidence put in me.”

General manager Doug Ryder had no doubts keeping Frison on the team.

“Fred hasn’t had a Classics season in two years but we extended his contract nonethless. That says something about how we see him. Frederik is stable, solid and reliable. He is just the nicest human being and is the perfect rider to have on any team. We keep seeing his potential despite the fact the last two seasons so far were hampered by injury and bad luck.

It’s all about the values he brings as a person. He is in the right position at the right time in the races but he is also very appreciative of staff members and everything they do. As a mentor for other riders he is exemplary. He has a calming effect in and outside the peloton and doesn’t stress. Nothing is insurmountable for Fred. I am happy he stays with us: as a rider and as a human being.”