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Following Tour triumph with Evenepoel, Soudal Quick-Step eyes Vuelta glory: Eight riders poised for action
CyclingWednesday, 14 August 2024 at 18:21
Following the lead of many other teams, Soudal Quick-Step has also announced its eight-man roster for the Vuelta a España, which starts on Saturday. There are no real surprises in the lineup, with Mikel Landa serving as the team leader for the general classification.
"Eight fearless riders are ready for an epic and unforgettable adventure," is how The Wolfpack's communications team introduced the eight riders, whose names were displayed beneath a large, aggressive-looking dinosaur.
After a strong Tour de France, where he was tasked with supporting team leader Remco Evenepoel but still managed to finish an impressive fifth overall, Landa now has the opportunity to pursue his own success in his home race. Given his form (and stature), a top-three finish is within reach. Riders like Mattia Cattaneo, James Knox, and Mauri Vansevenant will need to support him in the high mountains, though each will also have the chance to chase their own luck from time to time. For top talent William Junior Lecerf, this will be his debut in a Grand Tour. The 21-year-old Belgian has already shown some impressive performances in shorter stage races earlier this year.
The rest of the lineup includes strong riders and road captains like Kasper Asgreen, Casper Pedersen, and Louis Vervaeke. They could also join breakaways in certain stages. For Asgreen and Cattaneo, the two individual time trials will be particularly important.
Selection Soudal Quick-Step Vuelta a España 2024
Kasper Asgreen
Matteo Cattaneo
James Knox
Mikel Landa
William Junior Lecerf
Casper Pedersen
Mauri Vansevenant
Louis Vervaeke
Matteo Cattaneo
James Knox
Mikel Landa
William Junior Lecerf
Casper Pedersen
Mauri Vansevenant
Louis Vervaeke
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- 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
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024