An unforgettable day and achievement for our team in France.
The moment Remco Evenepoel crossed the line Wednesday afternoon at the end of Critérium du Dauphiné stage 4, the entire Wolfpack nation knew history had been written. Less than six months into its 23rd season, Soudal Quick-Step reached an incredible milestone, one that not many teams in the history of this sport we all passionately love have achieved: 1000 victories!
When we kicked off this adventure more than twenty years ago, we didn’t even dare to dream about winning some of the biggest races in the world. But that’s what we just did: we quickly found our place in the peloton and started winning, and once we got the ball rolling, we never stopped. We continued racking up victories all over the world and creating indelible memories.
Our road to this staggering number started on 4 February 2003, when Servais Knaven arrived alone at the finish of the Tour of Qatar stage 5 to deliver our squad’s first ever success, thus kicking off this epic journey that over the years has brought so many incredible emotions, unforgettable moments, and landmark wins.
Just a couple of weeks later, Paolo Bettini captured our first Monument, Milano-Sanremo, and from then on, the team began racking up more and more wins in these races, some of the most prestigious in the world. A total of 22 Monuments, including 8 Ronde van Vlaanderen and 6 Paris-Roubaix – seven of which wore the signature of Tom Boonen – followed since, our team being currently the only one in the World Tour to have won cycling’s five major one-day races, and not just once, but multiple times – another truly astounding feat.
Soudal Quick-Step’s success didn’t limit just to the Classics, as our squad wrote some beautiful and memorable pages of history also in the Grand Tours. Victories or distinctive jerseys brought by the likes of Julian Alaphilippe, Mark Cavendish, Philippe Gilbert or Marcel Kittel enhanced our ever-growing palmares and paved the way for one of the most remarkable exploits in the history of The Wolfpack – Remco Evenepoel’s astonishing overall success at the 2022 Vuelta a España, a towering achievement which rewrote cycling’s history books and put the team into a completely different dimension.
But maybe the most important thing is that we always produced raw emotion and transcended sporting results during this journey, because each of these 1000 victories brought by 109 different riders comes with a unique story, something that makes it special for us and for the amazing sponsors and loyal fans whose unwavering support we have felt from our first day of racing.
“I’m happy with this victory, especially as it came after a hard stage! My goal was to go as fast as possible from the start and then keep a steady pace until the finish. I am proud everything went perfect and that I delivered the team’s 1000th victory! This win is for Patrick Lefevere, for everything he has done for this squad and achieved over the past twenty years. It’s an outstanding milestone and the entire Wolfpack nation can be happy and proud of it”, said in Saint-Péray an elated Remco Evenepoel, who also took over the yellow jersey of the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Speaking of the achievement, Soudal Quick-Step CEO Jurgen Foré said: “To reach 23 years and 1000 victories, at the highest level is an achievement that we are hugely proud of. It is a milestone that is only made possible by years of dedication, teamwork, and unlimited passion. Each win tells a story in its own right, but the ethos of the team is that it’s never been about one individual.”
“These 1000 victories combine to make a story about the collective, a team standing for each other in the spirit of The Wolfpack. It is a tribute to every rider, every staff member and all our fans: this achievement belongs to all of you. It is a tribute to all the sponsors and partners supporting the team, and especially our main partners Soudal, Quick-Step and Specialized: your ongoing commitment and vision have been instrumental in making this happen.
I do need to address two people individually; our team owner, Mr. Zdenek Bakala: without your support it would have been impossible. And of course, to Patrick Lefevere, the founding father of this team. These 1000 victories are a gift from the team to you, to thank you for your life’s work.
While we will celebrate the past, our eyes remain on the road ahead: with new talent, continued innovation, and the unbreakable unity of The Wolfpack. Today is the first day on the journey towards the 2000 victories milestone. Let’s go!”
None of this would have been possible without the steadfast commitment of our sponsors and partners, who have stood with us through every success and challenge. From the very beginning, Quick-Step has been an integral part of our journey, sharing in every victory and milestone. Their enduring support has helped shape the identity of the team and build a true “house of trust” that continues to thrive to this day. Together with Soudal, Specialized, and the many valued partners who have joined us over the years, they have helped power The Wolfpack to this incredible achievement.
Speaking of the momentous moment, Ruben Desmet, President at Unilin Flooring, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been part of this extraordinary journey from day one. Reaching 1000 victories is a testament to the team’s relentless drive, spirit, and unity — values that resonate deeply with us at Quick-Step. Over more than two decades, we’ve built more than just a sponsorship; we’ve built a partnership based on trust, shared ambition, and a passion for excellence. On behalf of everyone at Unilin, congratulations to the entire Wolfpack — here’s to the next 1000.”
The team plans to celebrate our achievement with their 1000 and beyond series, which include interviews, articles and podcasts, with stars of the team past and present.
