Remco Evenepoel had an exceptional summer. 3rd in Tour de France by winning the White Jersey and a stage, winner of the road race and the time trial of Olympic Games…the Belgian of the Soudal Quick-Step has once again shown all his talent. After a short break and a training block, he will resume competition on the Tour of Britainwhich will take place from September 3 to 8. An important recovery race in view of the World Championships (September 22 and 29) and Tour of Lombardy (October 12), his major end-of-season goals. On this Tour of Britainhe will be accompanied in particular by Julian Alaphilippewho should then go to Canada for the Quebec GP et from Montreal (September 13 and 15), before the Worlds. Gil Gelders, Gianni Moscon, Martin Svrcek and the young French sprinter Paul Magnierrecent 2nd of the Bretagne Classiccomplete this selection.
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Remco Evenepoel: “Looking forward to getting back into competition”
“I’m looking forward to getting back into racing at the Tour of Britain after my post-Olympic break. My last period of racing was very special for me and it was great to recharge my batteries afterwards, but it’s time to put my bib back on before the big races this autumn. It’s particularly nice to be able to start in Scotland, where I remember winning the individual time trial at the World Championships last summer.”declares Remco Evenepoel.
“We have a strong selection for this race”continues Klaas Lodewycksports director of the Soudal Quick-Step. “The decision will be made in the first three days, we will see what Julian and Remco can do on this hilly terrain. Then in the next three stages we should have a bunch sprint, so we will support Paul, who comes here after a great result in Plouay. Ultimately we are really looking forward to a week of great racing.”
