# Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team roster developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pinarello-q365-pro-cycling-team-roster-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-10T14:44:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Swiss-based Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team has engaged in several roster developments. The team announced key signings for the 2026 season, including Belgian climber Niels Driesen, Irish climber Liam O’Brien, and Czech sprinter Pavel Bittner on a two-year contract.

Additionally, Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid, a 2026 Tour de France stage winner, has agreed to join the team on a three-year contract starting 1 January 2027. The deal, which extends through 2029, reunites Schmid with team CEO Douglas Ryder.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Pinarello-Q36.5 announces key signings for 2026 season

Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team has announced the signings of Belgian climber Niels Driesen, Irish rider Liam O’Brien, and Czech sprinter Pavel Bittner for the 2026 season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pinarello-q365-announces-key-signings-for-2026-season

### 2026-08-01: Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid signs with Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team

Swiss Tour de France stage winner Mauro Schmid signs a three‑year deal with Pinarello Q36.5 5 Pro Cycling, reuniting with CEO Douglas Ryder and joining a team backed by Ivan Glasenberg.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swiss-cyclist-mauro-schmid-signs-with-pinarello-q365-pro-cycling-team

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