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Alpecin-Deceuninck, despite struggling to secure sponsorship, continues to achieve success at the Tour de France, highlighting their resilience and determination in professional cycling.
Jasper Philipsen underwent successful collarbone and acromioclavicular joint surgery after a crash in the Tour de France that forced him to withdraw from the race.
Kaden Groves celebrated a historic first-stage win at his debut Tour de France, marking a significant achievement for himself and the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, amid emotional and intense racing moments.
Mathieu van der Poel, the favorite to win the Amstel Gold Race, was unable to replicate his recent winning performances, ultimately losing the race despite a remarkable comeback in the final lap.
Mathieu van der Poel defended his title at Paris-Roubaix with a remarkable 60km solo performance, becoming the first rider since 2013 to win both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix in the same year. His Alpecin-Deceuninck team dominated the race, with teammate Jasper Philipsen securing second place. Van der Poel's victory marks the first time a team has won all three Monuments in a single season. The race saw a fast start and early cobblestone splits, with van der Poel making his decisive move on the three-star Orchies cobbles, ultimately sealing the win with a three-minute lead.
Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Deceuninck secured a remarkable solo victory at the 2024 Tour of Flanders, breaking away from the field with 45km remaining and finishing with a winning margin of 1:02.
Tour de France green jersey holder Jasper Philipsen has received hate mail on Instagram following his stage 7 victory, but he is not letting it affect him as he focuses on the upcoming stages. Philipsen, who has faced controversy during the race, including protests from other teams, remains determined to continue performing well. The health of his teammate Mathieu van der Poel, who has been instrumental in Philipsen's success, will also play a role in their future performance. Philipsen clarified his statement about the Road World Championships, emphasizing his commitment to the Belgian national team.
John Degenkolb crashed out of contention at Paris-Roubaix after being squeezed between Alpecin-Deceuninck pair Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel and the roadside spectators. The 2015 winner was denied a chance to contest the final, instead racing home 2:35 down. Though disappointed, Degenkolb admitted that he wasn't the strongest man in the group.
Mathieu van der Poel won the Paris-Roubaix on his third attempt, taking advantage of a puncture suffered by rival Wout van Aert. Van der Poel's teammate Jasper Philipsen played a key role in the chasing group, out-sprinting Van Aert for second place. The victory makes Van der Poel only the fourth rider to win Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix in the same season. The race was marked by crashes and mechanical problems, with Alpecin-Deceuninck taking control of the peloton for Van der Poel. The victory also came with the record of fastest Paris-Roubaix edition at 46.841kph.
Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Deceuninck won the Milan-San Remo cycling race, finishing ahead of Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers and Wout van Aert of Jumbo-Visma. Van der Poel claimed his second Monument victory of his career, 62 years after his grandfather Raymond Poulidor won the same race. After Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates accelerated hard on the Poggio, Van der Poel blasted away over the summit for a dramatic solo victory.