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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Qlik and Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Continue Partnership to Drive Data-Driven Performance
Qlik powers team strategy as Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team aims for top 5 global ranking PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team for the third year. The collaboration cements Qlik's role as the team's "26th rider," providing advanced analytics that support pre-race planning, real-time race decisions, and post-race performance analysis. With Qlik, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team has transformed how it leverages data. Previously reliant on multiple devices and fragmented information, the team now operates with a single source of truth with a new app developed in collaboration with Qlik partner, Differentia Consulting, streamlining decision-making and sharpening its competitive edge. Through real-time insights, Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is able to refine its race strategy, optimize performance based on race conditions and help to identify top talent. "Qlik's technology has been a game-changer for us," said Doug Ryder, Team Principal of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. "Our vision is to rise up the world rankings and win big races, and data is an integral part of that journey. Having access to real-time insight allows us to adapt our strategy dynamically, ensuring our riders are in the best position to succeed. As we continue our journey towards the top, our partnership with Qlik will be instrumental in making data work for us." "The continued partnership between Qlik and Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team exemplifies the transformative power of data," said Chris Powell, Chief Marketing Officer at Qlik. "We've worked closely with the team, listening to their needs and delivering insights that make a real difference on race day. This collaboration is about more than just data, it's about helping Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team think differently – making the right decisions at the right moments to achieve their goals. We're excited to keep pushing the boundaries together." The renewed partnership comes ahead of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team taking on the many prestigious Spring classics races in April, including the Ronde van Vlaanderen on April 6 and the queen of the one-day classics, the Paris-Roubaix on April 13 and the Giro d'Italia starting on May 9. These events will serve as key opportunities for the team to put Qlik's data-powered insights into action and showcase their evolving strategy. A major step forward in this journey is the addition of Tom Pidcock as the team's lead rider. A powerhouse in professional cycling and Team GB gold medallist, Pidcock's arrival signals a new era of performance and potential for the team. Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team will also be at Qlik Connect 2025, Qlik's flagship global customer and partner event, taking place from May 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how Qlik is working with the team to transform its sporting performance and how data-driven decision-making is shaping the future of elite competition. Attendees will also have the chance to raise funds for Special Olympics, donated by Participants will have a chance to compete against their peers, track real-time race metrics, and see their performance come to life on a dynamic Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team dashboard—all powered Qlik. To secure your spot at Qlik Connect 2025, visit About Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team is a professional cycling team committed to innovation, performance, and sustainability. With a focus on integrating advanced technology and data analytics, the team aims to redefine competitive cycling and achieve top global rankings. For more, visit: About Qlik Qlik converts complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio provides advanced, enterprise-grade AI/ML, data integration, and analytics. Our AI/ML tools, both practical and scalable, lead to better decisions, faster. We excel in data integration and governance, offering comprehensive solutions that work with diverse data sources. Intuitive analytics from Qlik uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. As strategic partners, our platform-agnostic technology and expertise make our customers more competitive. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Craig +44(0)7795 662 888 Sign in to access your portfolio
Observer
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Flying Dutchman Kooij takes double
Sprinters took full advantage of the flat course of Tour of Oman's Stage 4 as Olav Kooij (Visma–Lease a Bike) prevailed in the bunch sprint to claim his second stage win on Tuesday. Winner of Stage 1, the Dutch rider came on top as 74 cyclists out of 115 who completed the 181.5 km race from Oman Across Ages Museum to Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, clocked the same time of 04:31:35. Ahead of the 138.5 km concluding stage from Imty to Al Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain), David Gaudu of Groupama-FDJ held on to his red jersey with a six seconds difference of second-placed Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates XRG). Damien Craig Howson of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team was overall third with a 12 seconds difference over the topper. In the drag race to the finish line at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Kooij outsmarted Giacomo Nizzolo (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and Orluis Aular (Movistar Team), who finished second and third respectively. 'I think everyone did a lot of work (Monday). (Tuesday) was actually quite an easy day, we controlled again in a good way and got myself in a good position. Thanks to the boys!' Kooij said after winning the stage. 'We knew the last kilometre would be important to get in a good position. I could then follow the right wheels to start my sprint at exactly the right moment,' he added. Norway's Erlend Blikra (Uno-X Mobility) launched the sprint on the uphill drag to the finish line, but could not keep the pace in the final 200 metres and finished fourth. Max Kanter (XDS Astana) took fifth place. 116 RIDERS ON SADDLE The futuristic backdrop of Oman Across Ages Museum witnessed 116 riders on the saddle for Stage 4. Three riders jumped clear as Kongphob Thimachai (Roojai Insurance), Abdulrehman al Yaaqubi (Omani national team) and Muhammad Mohd Shabri (Terengganu) all featured in the breakaway for the first time in the event. Their advantage peaked at 9′15″ at km 35 of the 181.5-km stage, the widest gap so far in the 14th Tour of Oman. The average speed was 39 km/h at the halfway point. Al Yaaqubi sat up with 90 km to go, leaving just two riders out front. Seven kilometres later, as the road twisted through a maze of ochre mountains, Mohd Shabri suffered a puncture, only narrowly avoiding a crash thanks to his impressive bike-handling skills. Thimachai waited for his fellow escapee to continue the adventure as a duo, while the peloton slashed its deficit to two minutes thanks to Visma–Lease a Bike's efforts to position the big favourite, Olav Kooij, for a repeat win after stage 1. The gap edged back out to 2′40″ at the second intermediate sprint in Ad Dasur (64 km to go), where Mohd Shabri took the top spot, just as he had done earlier in Al Alya (118 km to go). Embret Svestad-Bardseng (Arkea–B&B Hotels), 11th overall, won the sprint for third from the 45 km to go, Mohd Shabri was back with the main group, leaving Thimachai out on his own two minutes up the road. Behind him, sprinter's teams including Picnic-PostNL and Visma-Lease A Bike led the peloton ahead of the expected bunch finish. Thimachai battled on alone into the final 20 km, hanging on to an ever-decreasing gap before finally being brought back at 13 km to go. From there, it was all up to the sprint squads. Soudal-QuickStep and UAE Team Emirates-XRG hit the front, while Groupama-FDJ and Uno-X Mobility also had spells in front in the final five kilometres. Diego Ulissi of XDS Astana Team did not complete the race. Tour of Oman Stage 4 Results rank Rider Country Team Time 1 Olav Kooij Netherlands Team Visma – Lease a Bike 04:31:35 2 Giacomo Nizzolo Italy Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team 04:31:35 3 Orluis Aular Venezuela Movistar Team 04:31:35 4 Erlend Blikra Norway Uno-X Mobility 04:31:35 5 Max Kanter Germany XDS Astana Team 04:31:35 6 Pavel Bittner Czech Republic Team Picnic PostNL 04:31:35 7 Emilien Jeanniere France TotalEnergies 04:31:35 8 Ivan Garcia Cortina Spain Movistar Team 04:31:35 9 Amaury Capiot Belgium Arkea-B&B Hotels 04:31:35 10 Florian Vermeersch Belgium UAE Team Emirates – XRG 04:31:35
Times of Oman
11-02-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Kooij sprints to second victory in Tour of Oman
MUSCAT: Olav Kooij (Visma–Lease a Bike) reaffirmed his sprinting prowess by claiming his second stage victory in the Tour of Oman, powering past Giacomo Nizzolo (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and Orluis Aular (Movistar Team) in a high-speed finish outside the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. The Dutchman, who also won the opening stage, capitalised on a perfectly executed lead-out to dominate the bunch sprint on the slightly uphill drag to the line. The stage started at the striking Oman Across Ages Museum, with 116 riders rolling out for the 181.5 km route. Following an 8 km neutralisation, an early breakaway formed almost immediately, featuring Kongphob Thimachai (Roojai Insurance), Abdulrehman Al Yaaqubi (Omani national team), and Muhammad Mohd Shabri (Terengganu). With none of them posing a GC threat, the peloton allowed them to build a sizeable advantage, which peaked at 9 minutes 15 seconds at the 35 km mark - the largest gap recorded in this year's race. As the race progressed, the breakaway began to splinter. Al Yaaqubi sat up with 90 km remaining, reducing the lead group to two. Seven kilometres later, Shabri suffered a puncture while navigating a twisting mountain road, narrowly avoiding a crash. Thimachai briefly waited for his companion before pressing on solo with 50 km to go. However, the peloton, led by Visma–Lease a Bike, had already begun to ramp up the pace, reducing the gap to just over two minutes. At the second intermediate sprint in Ad Dasur, Shabri took maximum points, having also won the earlier sprint in Al Alya. Behind them, Embret Svestad-Bårdseng (Arkéa–B&B Hotels) secured third place, gaining a valuable bonus second to inch closer to the top ten in the general classification. Sprint showdown in Muscat Thimachai made one final desperate attack, but his solo effort was short-lived as the peloton reeled him in with 13 km to go. From there, the stage was set for a drag race to the finish. The final kilometre featured a slight incline, but Kooij made no mistake, launching his sprint at the perfect moment to overpower his rivals and claim another emphatic win. David Gaudu (Groupama–FDJ) retained the overall lead, holding a six-second advantage over Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates XRG) ahead of the decisive final stage on Green Mountain. With a summit finish on the horizon, the battle for overall victory is set to reach its climax.
