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Likeable old-school Belgian team who walk the fine line between organisational competence and chaos. Lotto would usually attack the Tour de France on two fronts, with André Greipel in the sprints and Jurgen Van den Broeck in the overall. Neither of which work particulary well.
But Van den Broeck won’t take part this year after falling short consistently (six times), eyeing a shot at some of the shorter stage races instead. So Frenchman Tony Gallopin will probably be the team’s other leader, after he grabbed a stage win and the maillot jaune for a day at last year’s Tour.
On past results though, Greipel’s probably the safer bet — he’s won stages in the last four Tours. Lotto also sport grand tour hardman Adam Hansen, who’s finished all three grand tours for the last three years and is likely to be breaking-away, wearing his own shoes and drinking a beer up a mountain all over again in 2015.
Sporadic in form but not in fashion; Lotto can surely be a contender to claim the title of most stylish kit for this season.
Lotto-Soudal rider Gerben Thijssen was “able to have a small conversation with his family” after a crash at the Ghent Six Day left him intensive care.
Adam Blythe has announced his retirement from the professional peloton, aged 30.
De Weert had been suspended on the eve of the Vuelta a España
Jon Dibben will be making his return to the WorldTour with Lotto-Soudal next season.
Lotto-Soudal has suspended performance manager Kevin De Weert following an “incident” on the eve of the Vuelta a España 2019.
Bjorg Lambrecht crashed after hitting a road reflector on stage three of the Tour of Poland, according to a prosecutor in Poland.
Tiesj Benoot said the death of a team-mate has a serious impact on your life, after the tragic loss of Bjorg Lambrecht.
John Degenkolb will be joining Lotto-Soudal next season as they continue to add talent to their Classics line-up.
Philippe Gilbert will be leaving Quick-Step for a three-year deal with Belgian rivals Lotto-Soudal.
The Belgian is set to leave Lotto-Soudal with no budget left to re-sign him
Lotto-Soudal rider Tim Wellens claimed an emotional victory on stage four of the BinckBank Tour after an unpredictable day of racing.
The funeral of Bjorg Lambrecht will be held in his home village next week.
Bjorg Lambrecht’s team-mates led the peloton across the finish line of stage four of the Tour of Poland, as a procession was held in memory of the 22-year-old.
Lotto-Soudal have reflected on the ‘immeasurable loss’ of Bjorg Lambrecht.
Author Peter Cossins remembers the young Belgian’s pivotal role in an extraordinary day of racing
Organisers of the Tour of Poland have opted to neutralise stage four after the tragic death of Bjorg Lambrecht.
Riders and teams have united to pay tribute to the 22-year-old talent Bjorg Lambrecht who died after a crash.
Caleb Ewan fulfilled his dream of taking the prestigious Tour de France sprint on the Champs-Élyées, eight years after making a vow to win there.
The Australian beat Elia Viviani and Dylan Groenewegen to the line in Nîmes
Reports suggest team lost around €50,000 worth of equipment
Caleb Ewan won his long-awaited stage to take the pressure off his shoulders in his first Tour de France.
The Belgian took a sensational solo victory after a long day in the breakaway on stage eight of the 2019 Tour de France
Ewan has taken two podium places at the Tour so far, with his team confident he'll take a win before the end of the race
The Hour Record holder apparently turned down an increased offer earlier this season as he decided to wait because other teams were showing interest
Belgian is not short of offers from other teams according to local media
