UCI 2026 Road Cycling Teams Revealed: Tom Pidcock Switches to Pinarello Bikes!

UCI 2026 Team Announcements

• 💡 The UCI officially revealed the professional road cycling teams and their bike choices for the 2026 season, following the October 15th registration deadline.
• ✅ Applications are currently being evaluated, with the final list of registered teams expected to be published on December 10th.

Tom Pidcock's Bike Switch

• 🚀 Tom Pidcock's squad will now be known as the Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, transitioning from Scott to Pinarello bikes.
• 🚴‍♂️ Pidcock, a versatile rider, has previously used Scott bikes for road racing but favored Pinarello for off-road events, including the Gravel World Championships.
• 💰 This move is influenced by Ivan Glasenberg, a mining billionaire who owns Pinarello and has a significant stake in Q36.5, effectively consolidating his interests.

Sponsor Changes and Team Names

• 🔄 The Ineos Grenadiers will maintain their partnership with Pinarello for another three years, despite earlier speculation about a potential supplier change.
• ⚠️ There is uncertainty regarding Scott's future as a bike sponsor, as they may be left without a team to support.
• 💬 Israel–Premier Tech is undergoing a name change to "Cycling Academy" as a placeholder, after sponsors Factor and Premier Tech threatened to withdraw support following protests at the Vuelta a España.

Team Category Breakdown

• 📊 The UCI has categorized the applications, including 16 Women's WorldTeams and 20 Men's WorldTeams.
• 📈 Additionally, there are 6 Women's ProTeams and 14 Men's ProTeams in the current count.
• ⏳ Some teams that missed the initial deadline still have an opportunity to rectify their applications to be eligible for the 2026 season.