Soudal Quick-Step has enlisted Julian Alaphilippe to participate in the Tour Down Under. The two-time world champion stands out as the captain in the team of seven athletes set to compete in the Australian race, scheduled to begin on January 16.
Experienced team in Australia
Alaphilippe will be supported by experienced teammates such as Pieter Serry, Casper Pedersen, and Jozef Cerny. Climber James Knox will also be present at the Tour Down Under, along with neo-professionals Gil Gelders and Antoine Huby. The Belgian and the Frenchman will make their debuts for Soudal Quick-Step in Australia.
This will be only the second time that Alaphilippe participates in the Tour Down Under. The Frenchman contested the stage race exactly ten years ago with the then Omega Pharma Quick-Step, finishing in the 68th position in the final classification.
Soudal Quick-Step for Tour Down Under 2024
Julian Alaphilippe
James Knox
Casper Pedersen
Josef Černý
Gil Gelders
Antoine Huby
Pieter Serry