The 34-year-old will continue with our squad until the end of 2027
Belgium’s National Day came with great news for the Wolfpack: Yves Lampaert has extended his contract with Soudal Quick-Step until the end of 2027. The man who made every cycling fan emotional in the summer of 2022, when saying in front of the cameras ‘I’m just a farmer’s son’ after his stunning Tour de France prologue victory in Copenhagen, is one of the longest-serving riders on our roster. By signing a new contract, he will now make it 13 consecutive seasons in the Soudal Quick-Step jersey.
Lampaert joined the squad in 2015 and has since won a total of 16 races. Apart from his memorable success in Le Tour, other results that stand out are his back-to-back victories in Dwars door Vlaanderen – a race close to his home and his heart – the national titles he conquered on the road and in the time trial, and his stage victory at the 2017 Vuelta a España.
One of the most experienced riders in the World Tour and a true road captain, Yves is delighted to remain a member of Soudal Quick-Step in the next two seasons: “I’m really happy that I can stay to continue racking up a lot of victories together with the team. I am also keen on sharing my experience with the young riders, just as I got to learn the trade from the more experienced riders when I was their age. I am looking forward to what will be two beautiful years, with lots of fun, great moments and wins.”
“Lampie is one of the pillars of this team, so it goes without saying how happy we are that he’ll continue with us in the next two seasons, not only to get strong results with the team, but also to guide the young riders on our squad. He has a wealth of experience and is the right person to be our road captain as we will stand our ground as one of the top teams in the world”, added Soudal Quick-Step CEO Jurgen Foré.
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