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Road Racing

Tadej Pogačar Can't Trust Anybody With His Bike

Former Quick-Step boss reveals hilarious bike-sleuthing operation in team hotel as new report details Pogačar's surgery after brutal Vuelta crash.

Jim CottonSeptember 2, 2026

Road Racing

A Practice as Old as the Street: Patrick Lefevere Mocks UCI Over Cycling's Latest Pee Restrictions

Controversy over riders piddling in bidons continues, but Lefevere sees a plus to the practice.

Shane StokesMay 24, 20261

Road Racing

Remco, Red Bull and Flanders Denials: Why the Truth Matters

Remco Evenepoel and his team made repeated denials about planned Tour of Flanders debut. That’s not clever.

Shane StokesApril 4, 20264

Road Racing

It's Not All About Remco: Quick-Step Pins Classics Revival on Speedsters Magnier, Merlier, Lamperti

Once kings of the cobbles, will Soudal Quick-Step pack a bite again in the northern classics? ‘The Wolfpack mentality still lives.'

Andrew HoodMarch 25, 2025

Road

Opinion: Patrick Lefevere, Cycling’s Unapologetic Kingmaker, Says Goodbye with Mixed Legacy

His career spanned a huge period of societal change, in which opinions, once characterized as 'plain-speaking,' have become seen as divisive, uneducated, and even offensive.

Jeremy WhittleDecember 17, 2024

Road Racing

End of an Era at Quick-Step: Team Chief Patrick Lefevere Steps down after Two Decades of Cobbles and Controversies

Last of the old school? Lefevere retires from CEO position as one of the most successful, if divisive, leaders in the sport: 'A life-changing moment.'

Jim CottonDecember 11, 2024

Road Racing

‘Determined to Come Back Stronger’: Remco Evenepoel Defiant Following Collision with Car

Olympic champion suffered multiple fractures in accident on Tuesday, interrupting his pre-season buildup.

Shane StokesDecember 4, 2024

Road Racing

End of an Era as Julian Alaphilippe Leaves Soudal Quick-Step: ‘It's a Little Painful’

‘He is 32 years old and now chooses the money,’ says Patrick Lefevere of Alaphilippe, as long relationship nears end.

Shane StokesAugust 11, 2024

Road Racing

Patrick Lefevere Issues Public Apology Over Controversial Comments: 'It Was Never My Intention to Harm Anyone'

Soudal Quick-Step manager releases a public apology for comments made in 2021 and 2023: 'I want to make clear that I accept the decision of the UCI Ethics Commission.'

Andrew HoodApril 11, 2024

Road Racing

UCI: Patrick Lefevere Must Apologize or Pay $22,500 Fine for 'Disparaging' Comments Toward Women

The fine would be revoked if Soudal-Quick Step manager apologizes and 'does not commit a similar breach of the UCI Code of Ethics within the next three years.'

Andrew HoodMarch 14, 2024

Road Racing

Patrick Lefevere Walks Back Alaphilippe 'Parties Too Much, Drinks Too Much' Comments in Growing Media Firestorm

Soudal Quick-Step boss in hot water after Belgian magazine prints interview, drawing ire from Marion Rousse: 'Please show more respect and … class.'

Andrew HoodFebruary 22, 2024

Road Racing

Patrick Lefevere: Quick-Step Is Strong Enough for Evenepoel’s Tour de France Ambitions

'We have a team that can deliver him in the best way. I know many doubt that, but I like to be underestimated.' Quick-Step vows to come out swinging in Evenepoel's Tour debut.

Shane StokesJanuary 15, 2024

Tour de France

Merlier to Plead Case Amid Reports Soudal Quick-Step Won’t Bring a Sprinter to 2024 Tour De France

With Remco Evenepoel to target GC, Belgian insists there should be room for him.

Shane StokesNovember 13, 2023

Road Racing

Gianni Moscon Bolsters Soudal Quick-Step's Classics Squad

The Italian will give the Belgian outfit extra horsepower in the spring classics.

Andrew HoodNovember 9, 2023

Road Racing

Remco Evenepoel Remains a Question Mark for Tour de France: 'We Still Have Doubts About His Level'

Team boss Patrick Lefevere also reveals new details of the derailed merger: 'I suggested waiting until 2025, but they wanted to do it very quickly.'

Andrew HoodNovember 2, 2023

Road Racing

Jumbled Visma: 'Mega Merger' Would Reshape the WorldTour, but at What Cost?

Analysis: The head-spinning story keeps evolving, with new reports that Patrick Lefevere might form a 'place-holder team' if Soudal Quick-Step closes shop.

Andrew HoodOctober 4, 2023

Road

Lefevere Dishes Details of Quick-Step Mega-Merger with Jumbo-Visma, Expects 'More Clarity by Monday'

Lefevere lifts lid on sponsorship structures, Remco Evenepoel, states 'letter of intent' has been signed on blockbuster deal.

Jim CottonSeptember 30, 2023

Road

Is the 'Mega-Merger' Really Going to Happen? Report: Jumbo-Visma Boss in Contact with UCI

Belgian newspaper 'HLN' reports discussions with the UCI and key bike sponsors ahead of a fast-approaching October 15 WorldTour license deadline.

Andrew HoodSeptember 28, 2023

Road Racing

Patrick Lefevere says Mauro Schmid went MIA in Las Vegas while claiming his Garmin was broken

Soudal Quick-Step manager makes varying sounds about some of the many riders set to depart his team.

Shane StokesSeptember 23, 2023

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia ticker: Almeida relishes career-best third on GC, Lefevere blasts mountain TT

All the headlines for the season's first grand tour at the Giro d'Italia from May 6-28.

VeloNews.comMay 28, 2023