Loulou or Juju, call him as you wish! But get ready to see @alafpolak1 with the TUD jersey from 2025 onwards.🤩 Read the news: tudorprocycling.com/post/julian-al… #TudorProCycling #BornToDare
Alaphilippe and Soudal Quick-Step part ways: Frenchman moves to Tudor, Hayter joins the Wolfpack
CyclingMonday, 19 August 2024 at 11:49
It had been anticipated for some time, but it's now official: Julian Alaphilippe is leaving Patrick Lefevere's Soudal Quick-Step to join Fabian Cancellara's Tudor Pro Cycling Team. The Swiss team announced the news Monday morning in a post on X. Meanwhile, Ethan Hayter will be moving from INEOS Grenadiers to Lefevere's squad.
This marks the end of an eleven-year stint of loyal service at Soudal Quick-Step—also known as The Wolfpack—and its predecessors. During those years, the now 32-year-old Alaphilippe became a two-time world champion, won Milan-San Remo, triumphed three times in La Flèche Wallonne, and claimed six stage victories in the Tour de France.
Cancellara thrilled to welcome versatile Alaphilippe
"After more than ten years with the same team, it was time for a change," Alaphilippe, also known as "Loulou" or "Juju," explained in a statement on Tudor's website. "The Tudor Pro Cycling project appealed to me from the start. I’ve seen the team grow and develop. I also know a few riders and staff members already. What better way to mark a turning point in my career than with a new and ambitious project?"
"This is the biggest change since the start of my career," said the lean Frenchman. "It’s the first time I’ll be riding for a different team, and I think it’s good to change environments after so many years. The team makes me want to be part of it. I want to play my role as a leader and guide the younger riders, even though I’m not that old myself, haha! I have a lot of experience, and that can be important for the younger riders."
Cancellara was, of course, thrilled with Alaphilippe's arrival. "We are super happy to have Julian join the team. He is a great rider who perfectly embodies our #BornToDare attitude. He still has the fire needed to perform at the highest level, and he will bring stability and experience to the team. He is a smart rider but also a good person, with a great sense of humor, professionalism, and a bold attitude."
Hayter moves from INEOS Grenadiers to Soudal Quick-Step
Not long after the announcement of Alaphilippe's transfer, news broke that INEOS Grenadiers rider Ethan Hayter would be making the move to Soudal Quick-Step.
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- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024