Commentary: Why Primož Roglič Needs to Leave Jumbo-Visma
Why leave the world's biggest team? Mega-merger threatens Roglič's Tour de France ambition, makes him financial pawn.
Soudal–Quick-Step is a Belgian UCI WorldTeam cycling team led by team manager Patrick Lefevere. The directeurs sportifs are Davide Bramati, Iljo Keisse, Klaas Lodewyck, Wilfried Peeters, Tom Steels and Geert Van Bondt. The team is nicknamed ‘The Wolfpack’ and has used the term in its branding since 2017. Wikipedia
Why leave the world's biggest team? Mega-merger threatens Roglič's Tour de France ambition, makes him financial pawn.
A Dutch TV show reveals that online shopping giant Amazon will step up as an important backer in 2024.
Belgian newspaper 'HLN' reports discussions with the UCI and key bike sponsors ahead of a fast-approaching October 15 WorldTour license deadline.
What are the implications of a deal? Will a new 'super team' lift the entire peloton? Or is it time for some budget rules? We dive in.
Is Jumbo-Visma going to merge with Soudal-Quick Step? Former and present pros are stunned at recent reports.
Dutch outlet Wielerflits claims talks between teams are at an advanced stage. But several questions remain.
Soudal Quick-Step manager makes varying sounds about some of the many riders set to depart his team.
Remco takes on a slightly less race-focused, entirely classic Shoddy Dave interview.
Despite GC implosion, Evenepoel remains defiant in anticipation of Tour de France clash with Pogačar, Vingegaard.
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Soudal Quick-Step's coach reveals the unique factors that allow Evenepoel to blow away his rivals with extra-aero attacks.
After crushing losses, Evenepoel vows to arrive to Madrid with something to prove: 'A three-week stage race improves your base.'
Two-time world champion hopes to end season with a bang: 'I will never give up.'
After a relatively calm day in the bunch, the Belgian won't be letting the leader's jersey ride away without a price.
Evenepoel and Co. were unhappy at the finish line after racing in near-dark conditions to open the Vuelta a España: 'It is just shame that they let us race in the dark like this.'
Climber carnage at Ineos Grenadiers, more heft behind Pogačar, questions over Evenepoel, Cavendish, and all the other nuggets to know.
The three-time US national crit champion is expected to shine in the one-day classics and bunch sprints with the Belgian outfit.
Evenepoel dismisses transfer rumors as 'small bullshit', rates his form for title defences at San Sebastián, road worlds, Vuelta a España.
A look at the bikes of Julian Alaphilippe and current European road cycling champion Fabio Jakobsen.
With Soudal Quick-Step on course for its worst Tour in a decade, the pressure's on to keep 'Project Remco' a reality for 2024.
Lifting the lid on how riders peak for three weeks, why they don't taper, why Pogačar is sacrificing racing for training, and more.
A half-dozen top teams are among suitors for jump to WorldTour as US prospect keeps piling on victories.
The reigning world champion serves up a strong retort to the doubters over his COVID-19 Giro exit: 'What is hard to accept is all the fake and negative comments I got after having to leave the race.'
Only three riders from Soudal Quick-Step remain, and Andrea Vendrame also leaves the Giro ahead of stage 11.
Here's your ultimate collection of stats, stories, and scraps from the opening weekend of this year's Giro d'Italia.
Belgian TT champion finishes 22 seconds up on Filippo Ganna, Primož Roglič loses 43 seconds.
The foundations of the 'Remco Express' are taking shape as the world champion barrels toward the pink jersey.
Riders like Evenepoel, Roglič spent months at altitude to prep for the Giro d'Italia. We lift the lid on the risks and rewards of the peloton's most popular performance booster.
Riders like Evenepoel, Roglič spent months at altitude to prep for the Giro d'Italia. We lift the lid on the risks and rewards of the peloton's most popular performance booster.
Reigning world champion oozing with confidence after delivering sledge-hammer blow at Liège-Bastogne-Liège: 'This is a big boost ahead of the Giro d’Italia.'
Julian Alaphilippe headlines a deep squad for the 'Wolfpack' to take on Pogačar at 'La Doyenne.'
Lefevere's quandary: Is there a 'next Tom Boonen' lurking in the junior ranks? Or is the 'Wolfpack' content to ride the Remco wave?
The Dane is still a bit hobbled from his 2022 Tour de Suisse crash, but he believes in his chances at Paris-Roubaix.
A handful of chasing teams hung tough this spring against the Pogačar, Van Aert, Van der Poel onslaught. Can they rewrite the script Sunday?
Can Soudal Quick-Step turn its classics fortunes around, should the Muur be back in the Tour of Flanders route? VeloNews editors take a look.
Sport director Tom Steels remains eternally optimistic: 'We hope to get closer to the rest.'
Alarm bells ringing as longtime Belgian classics dominator on the back foot: 'We're in a situation that we're not used to.'
Route details and the favorites who will spice up the 'Little Tour of Flanders.'
Belgian star shaves off two minutes on Strava record ahead of final stage race test before Liège-Bastogne-Liège and run at pink jersey.
Tim Merlier and Fabio Jakobsen are both vying for a shot to go to the Tour, and that's just fine for the Soudal Quick-Step manager.
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"We said we changed the emphasis in the team away from the classics and that's becoming clear," says Soudal Quick-Step team boss.
From its first win in 2003 to Remco Evenepoel's grand tour victory, Patrick Lefevere's 'Wolfpack' is consistently one of the top performers.
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World and Veulta a España champion credits his mental and physical resilience to the lessons he learned in top-level junior soccer.
The Belgian looks in good form will already be thinking about what he can achieve in the classics.
After 12 seasons in a Quick-Step jersey, Czech star quickly fitting in with 'chilled' Aussie crew.
Dutch speedster avoids disaster by staying upright after losing sunglasses in collision with outstretched phone.
The Frenchman is kickstarting his 2023 campaign in Mallorca after a year marked by injuries.
Two-time world champion races toward De Ronde target with 'even more rage' – but have the classics moved on without him?
The Soudal Quick-Step rider says more needs to be done to assist riders who have stopped for post-crash medical checks.
Here's what's making headlines on Monday, January 9.
Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe sketch out ambition-laden early season as team confirms forthcoming six-part TV series.
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Giro d'Italia, Il Lombardia, world title defense highlight ambitions across rainbow jersey season.
Reigning world champion to debut season at same race where he started his pro career in 2019.
Quick-Step saw cobblestone disasters tempered by Evenepoel's exploits in 2022. Can it bring classics redemption and Giro glory in 2023?
The team hasn't strayed too far from its past designs.
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World champion unveils new colors as Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl becomes Soudal Quick-Step in the new year.
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With confirmation that Evenepoel is targeting the pink jersey, our editors debate what he gains and what he loses by putting the Tour de France on hold.
The Belgian won his first grand tour at the Vuelta a España this season.
British climbing ace sees new opportunities to show his worth in the mountains as part of a growing 'Remco Express.'
The Belgian superstar is already training on Spain's Costa Blanca and will join teammates for a training camp next month.
Leadout ace admits he wants to race more often to find the winning groove with Jakobsen.
Top-level teams continue to bet on youth as Quick-Step, Astana, Bahrain-Victorious tap extra-young new riders.
Belgian veteran is facing a bleak future after his contract with Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl was not renewed going into 2023.
Jan Hirt, set to join Soudal-Quick-Step next season, suggests he will be racing the Giro with orders to help Evenepoel.
Fully recovered two-time world champion targets a return to the Tour de France, Tour of Flanders in 2023.
'I think that for Remco, it’s not logical to move teams because he has the two biggest Belgium sponsors in history behind him,' says for classics specialist.
'I was sitting behind Remco in the bus and then I realized that he was a bit quieter than usual. But as a leader, he hid that very well,' said Louis Vervaeke.
The 31-year-old will remain part of the so-called 'Wolfpack' through 2025, the team confirmed Friday.
The Belgian looks destined to race the Giro d'Italia in 2023 but until he confirms his plans there's always a chance of an Evenepoel, Pogačar, Vingegaard battle.
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Danish rider had a contract with Quick-Step for 2023.
Quick-Step boss warns new world champion Remco Evenepoel not to party too much this winter ahead of pressure-cooked 2023.
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Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl star after banner 2022: 'The Tour de France is the ultimate dream.'
Future uncertain for Cavendish while Iljo Keisse retires to take on DS role at Belgian outfit.