Soudal Quick-Step and AG Insurance - Soudal are pleased to announce the expansion of their partnership with Hytro, the pioneers of wearable Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology.
Having first partnered with Soudal Quick-Step in 2025, Hytro’s recovery solutions will now also be used across the AG Insurance - Soudal women’s team, further strengthening the collaboration between the teams and one of the leading innovators in recovery and performance technology.
Recovery has become an increasingly important part of performance in modern cycling, particularly during Grand Tours and stage races, where riders face repeated high-intensity efforts and long transfers across consecutive days of racing. Hytro’s wearable BFR technology allows riders to begin the recovery process immediately post-race, whether on the team bus, during transfers or back at the hotel.
We’ve found that Hytro provides a simple and effective way to integrate BFR into our recovery strategy.
“Whether immediately after a stage or during long transfers, it allows our riders to begin recovery quickly and efficiently. Expanding the partnership to include AG Insurance - Soudal means even more riders can benefit from the technology and support Hytro provides”, explained Soudal Quick-Step physiotherapist Manu Wemel.
Hytro’s wearable BFR technology is designed to support preparation, training and recovery, and is already trusted by hundreds of professional teams and athletes across a variety of sports worldwide.
“We are proud to continue growing our partnership with Soudal Quick-Step and to welcome AG Insurance - Soudal into the collaboration”, said Dr. Warren Bradley, Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro. “Both teams operate at the highest level of the sport and constantly look for ways to optimise performance and recovery. Working closely with riders and staff in this environment continues to help us refine and develop our technology.”
The expanded partnership reflects the shared ambition of all parties to continue pushing the boundaries of performance and recovery at the highest level of professional cycling.
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