Through the decades: How Soudal Quick-Step hit its 900-win milestone
From its first win in 2003 to Remco Evenepoel's grand tour victory, Patrick Lefevere's 'Wolfpack' is consistently one of the top performers.
Mark Cavendish MBE is a British professional road racing cyclist from the Isle of Man who rides for UCI WorldTeam Astana Qazaqstan Team. As a track cyclist he specialises in the madison, points race, and scratch race disciplines; as a road racer he is a sprinter. Wikipedia
Mark Cavendish MBE is a British professional road racing cyclist from the Isle of Man who rides for UCI WorldTeam Astana Qazaqstan Team. As a track cyclist he specialises in the madison, points race, and scratch race disciplines; as a road racer he is a sprinter. Wikipedia
From its first win in 2003 to Remco Evenepoel's grand tour victory, Patrick Lefevere's 'Wolfpack' is consistently one of the top performers.
The Manxman's former sport director says that Cavendish and team manager Alexander Vinorkurov can form a strong partnership.
Manxman tries to downplay the growing hype around the Tour de France record as he's decides his race program in his season debut in Oman.
The five-day Tour of Oman and one-day Muscat Classic provide plenty of opportunities for sprinters and climbers.
Groenewegen on Tour de France record: 'If we do not win, let’s hope that Mark is the winner.'
In a wide-ranging interview, Cavendish reveals new details about his arrival to Astana-Qazaqstan.
Unsung Dutch sprinter is thrust into the key role of leadout man in the quest to better the Merckx mark.
Analysis: Life in the fast lane is more crowded than ever, but a new obsession with WorldTour points will mean more support for sprinters.
Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, January 26.
Both robbers will face sentencing on February 7.
Cavendish speaks with L'Equipe of no-pressure negotiations with Vinokourov, chasing the Tour de France record, his mission 'to inspire.'
The Manx Missile is famously picky with his bikes. Here are his options from team sponsor Wilier.
Astana-Qazaqstan confirms early names to build a full sprint train in quest to break the Merckx mark.
The Dutchman will get his own opportunities as well as supporting Cavendish.
Faster rivals, aging legs, and an uncertain leadout: Our editors debate if Cavendish can deliver one more win to usurp Eddy Merckx.
'Astana-Qazaqstan is going to be a great place to be successful': Tour de France sprint legend finally books in with Kazakh crew.
Image shared with VeloNews of sprint ace loading into Astana vehicle at Spanish airport adds fresh chapter to rumors over his future.
Human Powered Health's Jonas Carney proud of development as team steadily builds toward WorldTour goal.
Prosecutors say robbery was 'planned invasion' to target expensive watches.
Sources confirm to VeloNews that both riders joined the team camp in Spain on Monday.
Mark Cavendish was one of the many riders left desperately seeking a team for 2023 after the collapse of B&B Hotels.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports Sunday that Tour de France sprint ace signs up with Astana for 2023.
B&B Hotels rider Pierre Rolland forced to retire, top stars scrambling for contracts in wake of sudden demise of Pineau's project.
Here's the news making headlines on Wednesday, December 14.
The sprinter is still without a contract after the late collapse of the B&B Hotel team.
An updated list of the options still available to the male riders desperately searching for a team for next season.
French press reports that Pineau held a two-hour video conference with the team to tell them the news.
French press reports that Pineau held a two-hour video conference with the team to tell them the news.
Jérôme Pineau has reportedly told B&B Hotels riders it's time to look for a new team as he fails to pin down sufficient sponsorship.
Manager tells riders they're free to sign with other squads after efforts to secure the team's financial future falls through.
Leadout ace admits he wants to race more often to find the winning groove with Jakobsen.
Mark Cavendish and Audrey Cordon-Ragot remain loyal as B&B Hotels boss assures the team will go forward in 2023.
With the B&B deal looking increasingly unlikely, we discuss the options open to Cavendish.
'I am very concerned about the situation. I have a feeling that there was only plan A, and no plan B' says head of rider's union.
Reports have emerged of riders looking for alternatives as their prospective team boss scrambles for a new major sponsor.
French team boss set to appear in front of the DNCG on Monday to explain his plans.
Two stars of the sport remain without teams as the new season looms in the not too distant future.
Movistar is full for next season, and Sciandri says the story is 'not true'.
'For sprinters, if they can survive the mountains then they have ample opportunities for bunch sprints,' Cavendish says.
There is still time for Pineau to have a team in place for 2023.
Doubts continue as L'Équipe speculates on budget and sources that claim no sponsor contracts have been signed yet.
Get the popcorn ready.
French squad was due to announce plans at a press conference on Wednesday.
French team miss the initial deadline set by the UCI but have time to complete the application.
Reports continue to tie Cavendish to B&B Hotels - KTM.
British rider would be backed with a strong leadout train as he looks to break the record for Tour de France stage wins.
Cavendish's future after Quick-Step exit remains unknown with B&B boss Jérôme Pineau’s new project at center of contract speculation.
'To be honest when Cavendish was on the market with us we were still very much busy with Kristoff,' says Visbeek.
Top riders from across the peloton will race on Singapore's Formula 1 circuit on October 30.
Future uncertain for Cavendish while Iljo Keisse retires to take on DS role at Belgian outfit.
Magnus Sheffield, Geraint Thomas, Vincenzo Nibali and Alejandro Valverde are all also expected to appear.
The 59-year-old Dane worked his last race with the so-called 'Wolfpack' at the recent Tour of Luxembourg.
Cavendish races for the first time with his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl teammates since the Tour de Pologne.
Veteran sprinter is still on the market and talking to Paris Cycling Club for 2023.
Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl chief expects Alaphilippe to be hunting for more than world championship form at the Vuelta a España.
Cavendish is looking for a team to race for what he hopes is at least two more seasons in the World Tour.
The arrival of the ever improving Merlier will help fill the hole left by the exiting Mark Cavendish, and Anthony Turgis extends with Team TotalEnergies.
Sprinter has his first outing since missing out on Tour de France selection.
Belgian boss comments on speculation of rifts with Remco Evenepoel and the transfer market.
French ProTeam to receive major budget increase for 2023.
'If he got that Eddy Merkcx record, he’s an icon in the sport. You can always make room but there’s lots of questions,' says American team boss.
The future is Remco Evenepoel.
'He is not part of our project' — Patrick Lefevere says Manx sprinter won't feature in new-look Soudal-Quick-Step in 2023.
'A lot of people were anticipating that coming back on Patrick Lefevere,' Wiggins says of the decision to leave Mark Cavendish at home.
Fabio Jakobsen beats back pressure to deliver in place of Mark Cavendish with comeback victory in Nyborg.
"Everyone has to shut up if we win," says the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team boss after his squad take stage 1 of the Tour de France.
Officials release the Tour start list Thursday and the field includes 22 teams and 176 riders.
'Ewan has to take something out of this Tour, otherwise it’s starting to look like a really disastrous season for him,' says former green jersey king.
The lineup puts a huge amount of pressure on a first-time Tour de France sprinter. It could backfire spectacularly.
Cavendish reacts to discovering Tour de France team selection via social media.
The world champion is absent through injury while last year's green jersey was not picked by Quick-Step AlphaVinyl.
Team goes all-in for Dutch sprinter, leaves world champion and record-chaser Cavendish at home.
From Cavendish and Balsamo to Kopecky and Ganna: Here's your index of 2022 national champions, plus some watercooler trivia to store up your sleeve.
...and what happened last year? He won four Tour de France stages and the green jersey.
“Imagine getting the 35th Tour de France stage in the British champs jersey, it would be pretty beautiful," Cavendish said.
Veteran sprinter comes out on top in epic road race.
Former teammate and Tour de France winner thinks Cavendish should be on the start line in Copenhagen.
It has been 10 years since Bradley Wiggins became the first British Tour de France winner. What happened next for the members of Sky's 2012 Tour-winning squad.
The four-time green jersey winner shares his views on who Patrick Lefevere should bring to the Tour de France.
British rider takes third in the sprint after late-race problems with his chain.