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Goodbye, Quick-Step: 24 Years of Cobbles, Glory, and Swagger

Quick-Step’s historic run as title sponsor ends. From Boonen’s cobbles to Remco’s Vuelta, here are the moments that built a cycling powerhouse.

Andrew HoodOctober 21, 20262

Road Gear

The Strange History of Paris-Roubaix Bikes: Suspension, Custom Geometry, and Clearance Maxxing

Looking at some iconic Roubaix machines from the past decades, including gems used by Eddy Merckx, Fabian Cancellara and others.

Logan Jones-WilkinsApril 11, 2026

Road Gear

The Day Roubaix Bike Tech Changed Forever

In 2016 Matthew Hayman won Paris-Roubaix in shocking fashion and aboard an aero bike, ushering in a new era of Paris-Roubaix tech.

Logan Jones-WilkinsApril 9, 2026

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 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

USA's Answer to Tom Boonen? Luke Lamperti Poised to Prove Classics Credentials in Rookie Season

'I’ve had the chance to show and prove I do belong here': USA's criterium king steps up to WorldTour with Quick-Step in 2024.

Chris Marshall-BellJanuary 12, 2024

Road Culture

If you like staring at half-naked pictures of Tom Boonen, I have the place for you.

No visit to Flanders is complete without a trip to the Tour of Flanders Museum.

Will TracyJune 16, 2023

Road Racing

Can Patrick Lefevere revive Soudal Quick-Step's cobblestone crew?

Lefevere's quandary: Is there a 'next Tom Boonen' lurking in the junior ranks? Or is the 'Wolfpack' content to ride the Remco wave?

Andrew HoodApril 13, 2023

Road Racing

Eddy Merckx, Tom Boonen say Van Aert should have won Gent-Wevelgem: 'Wout will regret it'

Two of Belgium's biggest names agree they would have never given away a race as prestigious as Gent-Wevelgem. 'I wouldn't have done it,' says Merckx.

Andrew HoodMarch 28, 2023

News

Mea culpa: Tom Boonen apologizes to Colnago in week's weirdest feud

‘My words were poorly chosen,’ says the retired classics specialist.

William TracyMarch 10, 2023

Road

Colnago challenges Tom Boonen to test its bikes after biting comments

In a recent podcast, the retired pro suggested Tadej Pogačar could ride even faster if he was on the same material as Jumbo-Visma and Ineos Grenadiers.

Andrew HoodMarch 8, 2023

Road

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.

Andrew HoodFebruary 16, 2023

Road

VN ticker: De Lie gallops to Valenciana victory, Jakobsen 'stronger, wiser' in 2023, Boonen hints at gravel future

Here's the news making headlines on Sunday, January 22.

VeloNews.comJanuary 22, 2023

Road

Tom Boonen's legs are immortalized with bronze statue

Retired Tour of Flanders champion stood for three hours on each leg to create the bronze casting for statue on the Taaienberg.

VeloNews.comJanuary 20, 2023

Road

Tom Boonen: Bike nerds, the new generation, and whether Remco Evenepoel can win the Tour de France

'I think that for Remco, it’s not logical to move teams because he has the two biggest Belgium sponsors in history behind him,' says for classics specialist.

Daniel BensonNovember 8, 2022

Road

Tom Boonen calls out Wout van Aert for missing a monument in 2022: 'It's all that matters'

The former pro says that Remco Evenepoel is no longer riding in the shadow of Van Aert after his super 2022.

Sadhbh O'SheaOctober 12, 2022

Road

Tom Boonen cautions Remco Evenepoel ahead of looming media storm: 'Everyone is going to want a piece of him'

Newly crowned world champion expected to receive a hero's welcome Saturday in Brussels at the historic Grote Markt in front of thousands of fans.

Andrew HoodSeptember 26, 2022

Road Racing

Exclusive: Tom Boonen talks Quick-Step’s classics misery, Pogačar, and van der Poel

‘I could tell six weeks ago that Quick-Step wouldn't win a classic,’ says four-time Paris-Roubaix winner.

Daniel BensonApril 14, 2022

Road Racing

Tom Boonen wants you to buy a bust of his head

Sunglasses! NFTs! Big white busts! It's got it all!

Iain TreloarApril 13, 2022

Road Culture

Why the iconic Muur is so essential to the Tour of Flanders mystique

Though it's not in the race for 2022, we look back at the climb simply known as the Muur.

Andrew Hood, James StarttApril 2, 2022