Remco Evenepoel Signs Lifetime Partnership with Specialized
Sports bicycle brand Specialized has announced a lifetime partnership with Olympic gold medalist and World Champion Remco Evenepoel, who will ride their bikes for his entire pro career.
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Specialized has signed a lifetime contract with Remco Evenepoel, the Olympic gold medalist in road racing and World Champion. With this unprecedented partnership, Evenepoel will continue to ride Specialized bikes for the entire duration of his professional racing career.
The relationship between Evenepoel and Specialized began even before he became a leading figure in professional road racing. He became a member of the Specialized family during his junior years and has competed on the brand's bikes since the early stages of his career. The partnership has deepened over the years, serving as a crucial pillar in his career that has supported his path to numerous major victories, world titles, and his growth into a global star.
His journey is backed by numerous achievements. He has amassed a brilliant collection of titles, including a Grand Tour overall victory, two Olympic gold medals, a Road World Championship title, multiple Time Trial World Championship victories, a European Time Trial Championship, a National Time Trial Championship, and a National Road Championship.
This lifetime contract elevates the relationship, built on trust, innovation, and shared ambition, to the next dimension. Specialized and Evenepoel will continue to push the boundaries of performance and shape the future of racing together through an insatiable pursuit of cutting-edge technology and excellence.
"I have been walking with Specialized since the beginning of my career. We have shared everything, both the moments of victory and the difficult times. Because we have complete trust in each other, I feel this lifetime contract is a very natural step, both for my racing career and looking beyond. I still have many goals, and the certainty that I will continue to receive Specialized's support gives me great confidence. We share the same work ethic and elevate each other. I am very much looking forward to the road ahead."
— Remco Evenepoel
"Remco is not just a champion. He embodies the very reason I started Specialized—effort, integrity, and resilience. Every time he rides, he drives us, challenges us, and makes every bike we build better for all riders. This is not just a lifetime contract. It is an unending belief. Remco forever."
— Mike Sinyard (Founder of Specialized)
About Specialized
A sports bicycle brand headquartered in California, USA.
Under the purpose of "Pedal the Planet Forward," they strive to improve people's health and quality of life through cycling, while also tackling environmental and social issues.
"Body Geometry," grounded in medical insights, ergonomics, and scientific validation, is Specialized's unique approach that consistently places the rider's body at the center, from product development to bike fits. It is adopted in the development of a wide range of products including saddles, shoes, and gloves, scientifically pursuing comfort and safety.
Furthermore, to meet the needs of riders who want to ride faster, in 2013 they built the industry's first bicycle-specific wind tunnel facility, the Win Tunnel, in-house to advance aerodynamics research. They supply bikes and equipment to top teams that rack up victories in the World Tour, including the Tour de France.
The high-end model "S-WORKS" signifies the highest grade products actually used by professionals, and is also supported by many serious amateur riders. Their relentless challenge for technological innovation is also expressed in their guiding principle, "Innovate or Die."
In addition to catering to top athletes, they deploy a wide lineup for general users worldwide. They offer a diverse range of models including mountain bikes, road bikes, cross bikes, kids' bikes, and E-bikes, all utilizing the same technology as professional riders.
[Specialized Japan]
Official Site > https://www.specialized.com/jp/ja/
Official Online Store > https://www.specialized-onlinestore.jp/shop/default.aspx
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The relationship between Evenepoel and Specialized began even before he became a leading figure in professional road racing. He became a member of the Specialized family during his junior years and has competed on the brand's bikes since the early stages of his career. The partnership has deepened over the years, serving as a crucial pillar in his career that has supported his path to numerous major victories, world titles, and his growth into a global star.
His journey is backed by numerous achievements. He has amassed a brilliant collection of titles, including a Grand Tour overall victory, two Olympic gold medals, a Road World Championship title, multiple Time Trial World Championship victories, a European Time Trial Championship, a National Time Trial Championship, and a National Road Championship.
This lifetime contract elevates the relationship, built on trust, innovation, and shared ambition, to the next dimension. Specialized and Evenepoel will continue to push the boundaries of performance and shape the future of racing together through an insatiable pursuit of cutting-edge technology and excellence.
"I have been walking with Specialized since the beginning of my career. We have shared everything, both the moments of victory and the difficult times. Because we have complete trust in each other, I feel this lifetime contract is a very natural step, both for my racing career and looking beyond. I still have many goals, and the certainty that I will continue to receive Specialized's support gives me great confidence. We share the same work ethic and elevate each other. I am very much looking forward to the road ahead."
— Remco Evenepoel
"Remco is not just a champion. He embodies the very reason I started Specialized—effort, integrity, and resilience. Every time he rides, he drives us, challenges us, and makes every bike we build better for all riders. This is not just a lifetime contract. It is an unending belief. Remco forever."
— Mike Sinyard (Founder of Specialized)
About Specialized
A sports bicycle brand headquartered in California, USA.
Under the purpose of "Pedal the Planet Forward," they strive to improve people's health and quality of life through cycling, while also tackling environmental and social issues.
"Body Geometry," grounded in medical insights, ergonomics, and scientific validation, is Specialized's unique approach that consistently places the rider's body at the center, from product development to bike fits. It is adopted in the development of a wide range of products including saddles, shoes, and gloves, scientifically pursuing comfort and safety.
Furthermore, to meet the needs of riders who want to ride faster, in 2013 they built the industry's first bicycle-specific wind tunnel facility, the Win Tunnel, in-house to advance aerodynamics research. They supply bikes and equipment to top teams that rack up victories in the World Tour, including the Tour de France.
The high-end model "S-WORKS" signifies the highest grade products actually used by professionals, and is also supported by many serious amateur riders. Their relentless challenge for technological innovation is also expressed in their guiding principle, "Innovate or Die."
In addition to catering to top athletes, they deploy a wide lineup for general users worldwide. They offer a diverse range of models including mountain bikes, road bikes, cross bikes, kids' bikes, and E-bikes, all utilizing the same technology as professional riders.
[Specialized Japan]
Official Site > https://www.specialized.com/jp/ja/
Official Online Store > https://www.specialized-onlinestore.jp/shop/default.aspx
Official Instagram > @specialized_japan
Official Facebook