Already present for a season and a half within the Wolfpack, Ayco Bastiaens extended his two -season contract with the team Soudal Quick-Step. Even if he has never raised his arms to professionals before, Bastiaens turned out to be a precious teammate for his leaders on many different terrains. Revealed late within the team Alpecin-DEceuninck Development Teamthe 29 -year -old runner has notably supported Tim Merlier for his two stages victories on Paris-Nice This year.
Ready to hammer it at the front of the peloton even more. Ready to hunt for more victories with the Wolfpack ? ?
We’re proud to announce that @ABastiaens96 has extended his contract with the team until 2027!
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— Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team (@soudalquickstep) July 30, 2025
“I have shown my strength in the past”
“I am happy to stay in the team for the next two years. I am a servant and I like to do this work for the team, to help control the escapes for my leaders. I have shown in the past my strength in this role and I want to continue to do it with the same passion and the same determination when we continue to seek victory. I have a lot of beautiful memories of my passage within Wolfpack and I hope entrusted Ayco Bastiaens on his team's site.
The team manager Soudal Quick-Step, Jurgen drilledunderlined the important role of these team members in a collective: “Our team would not have such a success without altruistic runners who work hard to achieve the main objectives, and Ayco is one of them. He is a great teammate, appreciated by his teammates for his dedication, his determination and the considerable efforts he deploys each time that he puts on his jers years.”
