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Nick Zukowsky Extends with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team

We are pleased to announce that Nick Zukowsky has extended his contract with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The Canadian, who went from freestyle skiing and mountain biking to road racing, has been one of the pillars of the team since joining in 2023.

30 July 2025

“This is my third year with the team,” Zukowsky states. “It has been growing really quickly and it’s been incredible to see. It’s not easy to build a professional team up from the start but we showed we belong where we are now and it’s great fun to be part of that process.

This year has been a big step up for the team with Tom coming over. For me the job changed to – on paper – an ‘easy job’ and that is protect Tom so he has the best shot at winning races. Sometimes it’s about positioning early on, or maybe later in the race, or chasing breakaways. It’s very diverse and I really enjoy this new role but it’s been a steep learning curve.”

Despite taking a different path to the sport and arriving later than other members of the peloton, Nick has already achieved top results by winning the Canadian national championships in 2023.

“In the next years I want to continue in my role and also take my chances when they come,” Zukowsky continued. “I am not a super freak talent like some guys out there and just very all-round. I want to take my chances in an opportunistic move and race aggressively with the team.

I want to get the best out of myself and at Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team I have a great environment to do so. We have some of the best resources in the cycling world: amazing coaches, amazing nutritionists: just amazing and professional staff in general. I have all the tools I need to be my best so I just want to make the most of it in the next two seasons.”

General manager Doug Ryder is also pleased to keep the affable Canadian on the team. Zukowsky is a rider who brings consistency, professionalism and a fantastic team spirit to the team.

“Nick is always ready to support both his teammates and the staff. This year, he really stepped up around Tom Pidcock, showing leadership and forming a strong connection. He tackled a much tougher race program than the previous year and was doing exceptionally well until an unfortunate crash and broken collarbone cut short his first Grand Tour at the Giro d’Italia after just four stages.

Nick is a rider who does well on a variety of terrains: from Flemish-style Classics to Ardennes terrain and demanding stage races.

“At just 27 years old, he continues to develop each season, and we believe his best racing is still ahead of him,” Ryder continued. “As a Canadian rider with strong European experience, Nick plays a key role in our international identity and rider development pathway.

He’s been with us since the very beginning of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team in 2023, and we’re excited to see him back in our colours through 2026 and hopefully in the Canadian champion’s jersey again soon.”