'Despite common opinion, I have nothing against women’s cycling': Patrick Lefevere invests in women's cycling in 2022

The outspoken Deceuninck - Quick-Step boss had previously said he was unsure about investing in the women's side of the sport

Patrick Lefevere
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Patrick Lefevere has decided that he will be investing in women's cycling after all as his recruitment agency, Experza, joins the development team NXTG Racing as a sponsor for 2022.

This has come as a surprise to many after Lefevere voiced his reasons for not creating a women's version of his men's WorldTour team Deceuninck - Quick-Step earlier this year, saying: "With all due respect, but I'm not a charity either, hey."

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