The 27-year-old Brit has signed a contract that will run until the end of 2029.
Ben Turner will join Soudal Quick-Step from next season after agreeing a three-year deal that will see him race in the colours of the Wolfpack until the end of 2029.
Professional since 2022, the 27-year-old Brit has established himself as a versatile rider capable of making an impact across a wide range of races. He has three professional victories to his name, including a stage of the Vuelta a España, while his ability to climb, sprint and perform against the clock makes him a valuable addition to the squad.
It is in the Spring Classics, however, where Ben has shown a particular affinity. Since stepping up to the World Tour, he has already accumulated a dozen Monument appearances, alongside top-ten finishes at Brabantse Pijl and Dwars door Vlaanderen. He also underlined his potential on the cobbles with an impressive 11th place on his Paris-Roubaix debut.
Those races have a special significance for Ben, who grew up watching the Classics with his father and dreaming of one day racing for Soudal Quick-Step.
“Obviously, for me it’s a big privilege to join Soudal Quick-Step, a team which I’ve always dreamed of being part of since being small and watching the Classics together with my dad. Even after I turned professional, it was a team I was always looking at to see what they were doing in the races and always keeping an eye on them.”
I like the long-term project of this team and what they want to do.
“After discussing with Jurgen and the team, I realized quickly that we are on the same page, that’s why I’m super excited to be part of this organization from 2027. I want to develop myself into a better rider here, try to win races, and help the squad get victories. I’m looking forward to being part of this environment and racing for Soudal Quick-Step, it’s something that gives me a massive motivation for next season”, Ben said after signing the three-year contract.
“We have been following Ben for quite some time now and realized that he is the type of rider that would immediately find his place in our team. Ben has the right mindset and character to join the Wolfpack. He is someone who can perform in the Classics and in stage-races, but also help the squad in a wide range of races, and that’s why we are excited he will race with us through 2029. We still think he has the capacity to improve even more, and we hope he’ll hit new heights in the coming years as part of our squad”, added Soudal Quick-Step CEO Jurgen Foré.
Photo credit: ©Wout Beel