Remco Evenepoel faced significant setbacks in the World Championships, including losing time on climbs, suffering multiple mechanical issues requiring two bike changes, and falling behind Pogačar, but he made a strong late surge to attempt a comeback.
Remco Evenepoel won his third consecutive men's World ITT gold, showcasing his dominance in the discipline, while pre-race favorite Pogačar narrowly missed out on a medal, highlighting a surprising and dramatic race.
Remco Evenepoel has revealed his struggles and the reasons behind his withdrawal from the Tour de France, citing feelings of emptiness and difficulty since the Dauphiné race.
Remco Evenepoel withdrew from the Tour de France on stage 14 after struggling on the Col du Tourmalet, marking a setback for Soudal-QuickStep as they lose their race leader amid challenging conditions.
Remco Evenepoel, wearing the white jersey, abandoned the Tour de France during stage 14 in the Pyrenees after being dropped early on the Col du Tourmalet, marking a significant setback in the race.
Remco Evenepoel made a remarkable comeback in the 2025 Tour de France by winning a 33km time trial around Caen, moving from ninth to second overall and closing the gap to race leader Tadej Pogačar.
Remco Evenepoel won stage five of the Tour de France with a strong time trial performance, while Tadej Pogacar took the yellow jersey, becoming the first rider since 1970 to wear the yellow, green, and polka-dot jerseys simultaneously. The race saw significant shifts in the general classification standings, with Evenepoel moving closer to the lead and Pogacar gaining the iconic yellow jersey.
Remco Evenepoel won stage five of the Tour de France 2025, with Tadej Pogacar taking the yellow jersey, marking a significant shift in the race standings and making Pogacar the first rider since 1970 to wear the yellow, green, and polka-dot jerseys simultaneously.
Remco Evenepoel experienced an unexpected 39-second loss on the first stage of the 2025 Tour de France due to a lapse in concentration and a split in the peloton, but remained surprisingly relaxed about the setback, emphasizing the long race ahead and the importance of staying focused.
Remco Evenepoel suffered an early setback in the 2025 Tour de France, losing time due to a crosswind-induced split in the peloton during the opening stage near Lille, impacting his general classification hopes.
Remco Evenepoel lost his lead in the Critérium du Dauphiné after a tough stage 6 where Tadej Pogačar attacked on the final summit finish, showcasing Pogačar's superiority in the race.
Remco Evenepoel won stage 4 of the Critérium du Dauphiné with a record time in the 17.4km individual time trial, taking the overall race lead and the yellow jersey from Iván Romeo, while gaining on main rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar.
Double Olympic gold medallist Remco Evenepoel sustained multiple fractures after colliding with a postal van while training in Belgium. The 24-year-old cyclist, who recently had a successful season with Olympic golds and a third-place finish in the Tour de France, suffered injuries to his rib, shoulder blade, and hand. The incident is under investigation, and Evenepoel's team, Soudal Quick-Step, confirmed his condition. Despite the crash, Evenepoel remains focused on future competitions, including the Tour de France in 2025.
Stage 17 of the 2024 Tour de France saw Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel attacking Jonas Vingegaard, with Pogačar successfully distancing his rivals and solidifying his position in the yellow jersey. Evenepoel also gained time on Vingegaard, moving closer to second place overall. Despite the intense GC battle, Richard Carapaz emerged victorious in the stage.
Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič were involved in a mass crash during stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, leading to the stage being neutralized. Both riders, who were returning from previous injuries, suffered fresh blows just weeks before the Tour de France. The crash, caused by wet roads, affected numerous riders and led to a lengthy delay and the eventual neutralization of the stage due to insufficient medical provisions.