"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."

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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.”