Two world titles, the yellow jersey, and one of the peloton's best riders: Soudal – Quick-Step wave goodbye to Julian Alaphilippe
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In an emotional farewell, Soudal – Quick-Step have said
goodbye to one of their most decorated riders, Julian Alaphilippe, who is
leaving the team to join Tudor Pro Cycling. Alaphilippe and Quick Step have had
one of the best partnerships in the sport in the last decade, and the Frenchman’s
incredible run at the 2019 Tour de France will surely be their most memorable
moment together.
The team said goodbye to Alaphilippe in an emotional social
media video. Patrick Lefevere will be sad to see the two time world champion
leave the team, despite their being some tension between the two over the past
few seasons.
Julian Alaphilippe has had some incredible moments with Soudal - Quick-Step
"Merci, Loulou. The embodiment of panache and a rider
who has produced some inspiring, jaw-dropping, tear-inducing, and exhilarating
wins that have lifted him to truly historic territory throughout the years,
Julian Alaphilippe will say goodbye to the team at the end of this year after
more than a decade,” the team wrote.
"In this beautiful documentary covering his time with
the 'Wolfpack', Loulou and his Soudal Quick-Step team-mates and staff look back
on how he came into the squad ahead of the 2014 season, his rise through the
ranks, the victories that have left an indelible mark on the world of cycling,
and favourite memories of the last 11 years."
As Alaphilippe moves on to his new chapter, fans will be
hoping he can get to somewhere near his best next season, as on his day he is
truly one of the most exciting riders in the peloton.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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