Soudal Quick-Step and the region of Calpe are proud to announce a formal partnership that will see the popular Spanish coastal town continue as the winter training base of the team.
The agreement solidifies a relationship built over many seasons of successful training camps and marks a new chapter in Calpe’s growing status as a world-class cycling destination.
For many years, Calpe has hosted the team’s critical early-season training blocks, including the annual team presentation and media day held each January. The partnership will now give added structure and visibility to this collaboration, aligning with Calpe’s commitment to promoting the region under the banner "Calpe, destino ciclista."
The team will return to Calpe this winter to begin preparations for the 2026 season, supported by local infrastructure, partners, and a community that understands what it takes to support high-performance sport.
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Speaking of the agreement, Koen Pelgrim, head coach at Soudal Quick-Step, said: “We’ve always felt at home in Calpe. The terrain, the climate, the hospitality – it’s the ideal environment to prepare for the season ahead. Making our partnership official was the natural next step.”
The Calp City Council continues its commitment to sustainable and year-round tourism with a new strategic alliance that aims to position the municipality as a key destination for both professional and amateur cycling. Marco Bittner, Councillor for International Promotion at the Calp City Council, highlighted the importance of this initiative for the local tourism strategy: “This is an important step in promoting Calpe as a year-round tourist destination. With the collaboration of this leading team, we are strengthening a long-standing relationship and will be able to put Calpe on the map for the vast global community of cycling enthusiasts and professionals. It will give us visibility within the sector and help us build stronger ties with a respectful, off-season, and financially sound tourist segment. We are pleased to crown this collaboration with the team.”
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