Rider Profile
Valentin Paret-Peintre
Soudal-QuickStep
Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2026 - Soudal-QuickStep
- 2025 - Soudal-Quickstep
- 2024 - Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale
- 2023 - AG2R Citroën Team
Related Articles

'The goal is to be at the front and fight for this jersey' – Valentin Paret-Peintre continues Tour de France polka dot battle against Pogačar and Carapaz on Alpe d'Huez
By Dani Ostanek Published
News 'There's one I can control, and the other who does pretty much what he wants' says Frenchman

'Without Remco going for the overall, you feel more free' – Valentin Paret-Peintre enjoys extra liberty to aim high in the mountains of the Tour de France
By Alasdair Fotheringham Published
News Second week of Tour a critical test for 2025 Ventoux winners' King of the Mountains aspirations

Sprinter Tim Merlier spearheads Soudal-QuickStep's first assault on Tour de France in post-Remco Evenepoel era
By Alasdair Fotheringham Published
News No Paul Magnier nor Mikel Landa in lineup, but 2025 Mont Ventoux winner Valentin Paret-Peintre returns for more climbing stages

'If the organisers want to make Pogačar win, that’s their choice' – Motorbikes under fire again at Tour de Romandie as Paret-Peintre and Rodríguez complain for different reasons
By Patrick Fletcher Published
News Drafting and descending see familiar grievances resurface

Tadej Pogačar the clear favourite at his first stage race of the year – Analysing the Tour de Romandie contenders
By Matilda Price Published
Contenders World champion will face Florian Lipowitz, Oscar Onley and Antonio Tiberi in Swiss stage race

A clinical Jonas Vingegaard and a long list of riders MIA – Philippa York analyses the Volta a Catalunya
By Philippa York Published
Whose positioning undermined their climbing? Who needs more core strength? And what's the deal with Remco Evenepoel? Our columnist dives into the big talking points

'We want a victory in a major Classic' - Soudal-QuickStep returns to their roots, turning the page on Remco Evenepoel era in 2026
By Stephen Farrand Published
News Paul Magnier extends until 2029 as Soudal back new Classics focus until 2030

'The uncertainty got to be something of a burden' – Protracted exit saga of Remco Evenepoel from Soudal-QuickStep not ideal, says team boss
By Alasdair Fotheringham Published
News CEO Jurgen Foré convinced that new chapter in Soudal-QuickStep's already lengthy history about to begin in 2026
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series






