"Julian and Kasper are two riders who between them have finished three times on the podium" - Soudal - Quick-Step upbeat ahead of Strade Bianche

Ahead of the 2024 edition of Strade Bianche on the 2nd of March, Soudal - Quick-Step have unveiled a quality seven-man lineup for the Italian one-day race.

“We are motivated for what is one of the most beautiful races of the year," says an optimistic Soudal - Quick-Step sports director, Davide Bramati in a preview to his team's official website. "Julian Alaphilippe and Kasper Asgreen are two riders who between them have finished three times on the podium here."

Alongside the aforementioned Alaphilippe and Asgreen, a team of Josef Cerny, Pieter Serry, Mauri Vansevenant, Antoine Huby and Paul Magnier complete the Soudal - Quick-Step lineup to take on the infamous Italian gravel.

"For the young guys on the team, it will be a good opportunity to gain some experience," Bramati concludes. "The course has changed and it will be harder than in the past, but we hope for a good result at the end of the day.”

Julian Alaphilippe, Kasper Asgreen, Josef Cerny, Pieter Serry, Mauri Vansevenant, Antoine Huby and Paul Magnier.