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Giulio Ciccone joins Pinarello-Q36.5 after Lidl-Trek exit

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2026-10-09 16:13 UTC → 2026-10-12 11:14 UTC · added removed

Giulio Ciccone transfer from joins Pinarello-Q36.5 after Lidl-Trek exit

Speculation emerged regarding Italian cyclist Giulio Ciccone’s future with Lidl-Trek after reports suggested interest from Pinarello-Q36.5 and Tudor Pro Cycling. Although Ciccone had a contract through 2029, the departure of team manager Luca Guercilena and UCI roster limits—with Lidl-Trek holding 32 riders for 2027—contributed to uncertainty regarding his position. Lidl-Trek and Ciccone have since reached has concluded with a mutual agreement to terminate their partnership at the end of the 2026 season, concluding season. This decision ends an eight-season tenure for the climber. climber, despite a contract that originally ran through 2029. His departure follows a period of significant success, including winning the mountains classification at the 2023 Tour de France mountains classification and the 2025 Clásica San Sebastián. Reports indicate suggest the split may have been influenced by management changes and tactical disagreements during the 2026 Giro d’Italia. Following his final race Ciccone has officially signed a three-year deal with the German squad Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, beginning in 2027. He will join teammate Tom Pidcock at Il Lombardia, the Swiss-based squad. Pinarello-Q36.5 manager Doug Ryder praised Ciccone’s “character and racing instinct,” describing the signing as a significant step for the team. Ciccone is set noted his desire for a “new challenge” and a connection to join the Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. team’s “human-centric environment.” Ciccone arrives at his new team with a strong recent record, including a third-place finish at Il Lombardia and podium finishes at the European Championships and GP de Québec. His exit from Lidl-Trek is expected to create roster space for Lidl-Trek, the German squad, which is has been reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign Italian specialist Filippo Ganna.

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  1. 2026-10-12 11:14 UTC Giulio Ciccone joins Pinarello-Q36.5 after Lidl-Trek exit
  2. 2026-10-09 16:13 UTC Giulio Ciccone transfer from Lidl-Trek
  3. 2026-10-09 11:27 UTC Giulio Ciccone transfer from Lidl-Trek

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