Several of our riders spent some time at the Specialized HQ last week.
Remco Evenepoel, Mikel Landa, Tim Merlier, Paul Magnier and Luke Lamperti, as well as several members of our management team, travelled for our annual trip to Specialized’s Morgan Hill facility innovation center. While there, they were able to test in the famous Specialized WinTunnel, as well as work with Retul’s Body Geometry Fit experts on optimising their on-bike position and on the all-important details that can make a difference when our riders are competing in some of the world’s biggest races and are a pillar of our successful relationship with Specialized.
As well as the work, the Soudal Quick-Step riders were delighted to be able to join a global audience of Specialized employees to celebrate another successful season together, with our hosts also taking our riders and staff to see a Sharks vs Red Wings ice hockey game.
On the trip, double Olympic Champion and World ITT Champion Remco Evenepoel said: “We are very grateful to Specialized for hosting us. We’ve been working together for many years now. It’s a partnership where we share the same goal of always pushing and innovating to be better. It is so important visit to see the team here to fine tune things for the forthcoming season and talk about the development of new, faster equipment, and how we can implement its use. It is also nice to see the people that work so hard support us throughout the season and show our appreciation.”
Adding to this, Ben Edwards, Specialized’s Global Marketing Manager – Road, said: “We’ve been partners with Soudal Quick-Step for well over a decade and we couldn’t be prouder of all we have achieved together. The work we do with the riders at these Fall camps is not just critical for the team’s success in the coming season. It helps us learn from the best riders in the world and bring the resulting innovation to all riders. Everyone at Specialized will be cheering the team on in 2025. We are so confident in our future together.”