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In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

In this episode, we talk with Ilse Pluimers, rider for the AG Insurance Soudal team, about her personal approach to data-driven performance. While pro cycling has become a highly analytical sport with every pedal stroke, heartbeat, and calorie tracked in real time, Ilse proves that you don’t need to understand every data point to benefit from it.

Ilse openly shares that she’s not the one reading dashboards or obsessing over numbers. Instead, she puts her trust in the experts around her. Trainers, coaches, and nutritionists translate that data into clear, actionable plans, so that she can execute with focus, consistency, and heart. And the results speak for themselves.

We explore how structure brings peace of mind, how communication with her coach ensures smart adjustments, and how her fueling and recovery strategies have evolved thanks to insights drawn from data, even if she doesn’t see all the spreadsheets.

Theme: training, nutrition & the human side of data in cycling
Guests: Ilse Pluimers (rider, AG Insurance Soudal), Paul van Herpt (data analyst, Transfer Solutions)
Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil Lowe

In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

What happens when raw power meets smart preparation? In this episode, we speak with Soudal Quick-Step head trainer Koen Pelgrim for an inside look at how data shapes elite training without losing the human edge.

We explore how pro cyclists prepare for the biggest races of the season. Koen shares how training programs are personalized to fit each rider’s physiology, racing role, and mindset, using power meters, HRV, and structured benchmarks to guide decisions.

Theme: data-driven training, balancing metrics with mentality
Guests: Koen Pelgrim (head trainer, Soudal Quick-Step), Paul van Herpt (data analyst, Transfer Solutions)
Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil Lowe

In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

In this episode, you’ll hear the remarkable story of Justine Ghekiere, whose relentless determination and winning mindset propelled her from amateur to professional cyclist. What started as a way to kill time during the COVID lockdown, riding 13-hour sessions on indoor rollers, turned into performances so extreme they were initially dismissed. Only after submitting her raw data was it confirmed that this wasn’t a mistake, but simply raw talent.

That same data caught the attention of the Soudal team, who recognized her potential and offered the environment she needed to grow. Justine shares how she now works closely with coaches, nutritionists, and data analysts to optimize every aspect of her performance, from nutritional strategies to using past training data as benchmarks for peak condition.

Theme: scouting, talent development & the power of data in pro cycling
Guests: Justine Ghekiere (rider, AG Insurance Soudal), Paul van Herpt (data analyst, Transfer Solutions)
Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil Lowe

In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

For this episode, we’re joined by one of the world’s top sprinters, Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step. Currently training at altitude in Sierra Nevada, Tim shares what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France, how cyclocross shaped his racecraft, and why data isn’t everything but trust in your team is.

We explore how data supports (but never replaces) race intuition and preparation. Tim shares:

• How he uses power data selectively to benchmark sprint performance
• Why accurate equipment (like Shimano power meters) changed his training approach
• How he trains for 90g+ carbs/hour intake to fuel peak efforts
• The role of data-informed recovery and nutrition strategies in stage races
• Why teammate positioning and lead-out execution matter more than raw watts

While Tim doesn’t obsess over TrainingPeaks charts, his success is built on a deeply optimized environment. From predictive models supporting race pacing to real-time feedback from trusted performance staff.

This episode offers a grounded view into how data enhances performance without overshadowing the craft and feel that define winning sprints.

In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

In this episode, we sit down with Jurgen Foré, CEO of both the Soudal Quick-Step and AG Insurance Soudal Pro Cycling Teams. With a background in strategy, consulting, and analytics, but above all a lifelong passion for cycling, Jurgen shares how he brings business discipline and human empathy into the world of elite sports.

We explore how the team balances instinct and data when scouting new talent, why character and culture matter just as much as power output, and how structured performance monitoring enables riders to grow from promising athletes into consistent winners. From weekly cross-functional reviews to long-term investments in development squads, Jurgen outlines a leadership approach that’s data-informed but always people-first.

Theme: leadership, performance culture & data-driven scouting in pro cycling
Guests: Jurgen Foré (CEO, Soudal Quick-Step & AG Insurance Soudal) & Paul van Herpt (BI consultant Transfer Solutions)
Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil Lowe

In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

In deze laatste aflevering van de podcastserie met Soudal Quick-Step gaan we in gesprek met Ben Price, performance nutritionist van Soudal Quick-Step, en duiken we in de wereld van voeding op het hoogste niveau. Wat komt er allemaal kijken bij het voeden van Tour de France-etappewinnaars?

Thema: data-gedreven voeding, prestatiemodellen & voeding voor sprintsucces
Gasten: Ben Price (performance nutritionist), Tim Merlier (renner) Paul van Herpt (data-analist, Transfer Solutions)

🎧 Een co-productie van De Dataloog en The Wolfpack Howls

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