In Poland and La Vuelta, you saw the T-Rex. Now, prepare to see in action the L-Rex, after Laurenz Rex signed a three-year contract with Soudal Quick-Step.
A pro since 2021, Laurenz Rex started cycling at the age of 8 and has since turned into one of the most promising Classics riders in the peloton. In the last three seasons, the 25-year-old has racked up a string of remarkable results in the one-day races, including a victory at Le Samyn and top ten placings in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Classic Brugge-De Panne, Gent-Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix, twice. In addition to that, the Belgian has shown his quality on numerous occasions as a lead-out rider, making him a perfect fit into our squad.
“I’m glad that everything came together and I will ride for this team, which I have always admired since I was very young. I remember watching Tom Boonen attack on the Taaienberg – it’s one of the best memories I have since I was a kid. He’s someone I looked up to and I’m delighted I will get to ride in the same team as he did and for which he wrote history.”
“I know some of the guys on the team, and everyone here gave me a great welcome, making me feel immediately at home. It’s a dream come true to be here and I hope to make some important steps in my career as part of the Wolfpack. I want to help the team whenever they need me, become a better rider and reach my highest level, which I hope that one day will bring me close to a victory in Paris-Roubaix”, explained Laurenz at the team’s first reunion of the off-season.
“We’re delighted to have Laurenz join the squad. He’s a strong and ambitious rider, who’s already shown a lot of maturity and experience despite his young age. We know what he can do in the lead-out and when chasing his own results, and we’re confident he’ll bring real value – both in the Classics and as part of our stage racing setup”, said Soudal Quick-Step CEO Jurgen Foré.
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