Deceuninck–Quick-Step
Deceuninck–Quick-Step is a Belgian professional cycling team that competes in the UCI World Tour. The team was established in 2003 and is managed by Patrick Lefevere. It is known for its success in the classic cycle races, particularly the cobbled classics.
History[edit | edit source]
The team was founded in 2003 as Quick-Step–Davitamon, a continuation of the Mapei–Quick-Step team that disbanded in 2002. The team's main sponsor is Deceuninck, a Belgian manufacturer of PVC window systems and related products. The secondary sponsor, Quick-Step, is a manufacturer of laminate flooring.
Team composition[edit | edit source]
The team is composed of riders from various countries, with a strong contingent of Belgian riders. Notable riders include Julian Alaphilippe, Remco Evenepoel, and Mark Cavendish. The team is known for its strong teamwork and tactical acumen, often setting up their sprinters for stage wins in the Grand Tours.
Achievements[edit | edit source]
Deceuninck–Quick-Step has been successful in many races, including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España. The team has also won several Monument classics, including the Paris–Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, and Liège–Bastogne–Liège.
See also[edit | edit source]
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