Soudal-Quick Step has revealed its plans for 2024. We have known for some time that Remco Evenepoel will make his Tour de France debut. But what are the plans of the other banners? Read here what the management and technical staff said during the team presentation.
Julian Alaphilippe (maybe Giro instead of Tour): “He doesn’t like rain and cold, that’s why we sent him to Australia for the Tour Down Under. Even if the weather is a bit disappointing by Australian standards. He had a good winter, he will race the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and the Tour of Flanders is his big spring goal.” (quotes: Tom Steels)
Gianni Moscon: “I want to seize this opportunity. The spring classics are my goal. Then we’ll see.”
“His broker (Giovanni Lombardi) hounded me. He would drive or stay with us. I gave him a chance. I like to use a wild card every year. His talent cannot be written off. (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
Mikel Landa: “I have already raced many Grand Tours with great leaders. I want to use this experience to help Remco and win Grand Tours. Do I have ambitions too? I want to race the Vuelta, yes.”
“Mikel no longer has to prove anything. His list of honors is clear. I count on him to be in top form in the Tour as Remco’s luxury servant.” (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
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Tim Merlier (no Tour, but Giro and/or Vuelta): “I want to improve even more in cobbled races.”
“11 wins last year, just do it. For a sprinter he’s pretty quiet, but I like riders who talk to the pedals.” (quotes Patrick Lefevere)
Yves Lampaert: “We made a good transfer with Gianni (Moscon). He is certainly not exhausted. If we get him back on track he can become a strong player. Julian (Alaphilippe) must also be able to participate for the victory” “We have a team not to be underestimated , even if we lack a leader like Wout van Aert. But we must continue to believe in it and we must demonstrate that we are strong across the board.”
“If Yves is fit together with our other spearheads, we will be strong.” (quotes by Patrick Lefevere)
Jan Hirt: “This is my second year in the team and I feel at home here. I want to be there right away at the start of the season.”
Ilan Van Wilder: “It was nice to win for the first time last autumn. I want to find a balance between making progress and helping the team. It should work perfectly.”
“He’s shown what he’s capable of. We haven’t seen the best out of him yet.” (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
Kasper Asgreen: “My Tour victory was the end of a long period of physical problems. I can’t wait for the classics to arrive.”
“Kasper, together with the others, can demonstrate that the others still have to take him into account in the classics.” (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
Mauri Vansevenant: “I fell in training on Monday, but with these sponsors we can fix everything. Everything will be fine. I want to stay with this team as long as possible.”
“He had a lot of bad luck last year, but if he stays on the bike he can do well.” (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
Fausto Masnada: “I had a lot of physical problems, but I was given time to return. I want to give something back to the team.”
“Sometimes he struggles with stress. He owes us something and he can prove it on the bike.” (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
Mattia Cattaneo: “He is a true gentleman. He suffered due to Covid, but we really know what we can do with him” (quotes: Patrick Lefevere)
