Remco Evenepoel was voted best Belgian cyclist of the season by his peers on Tuesday November 5, during the Gala du Flandrien, organized by the newspaper Het Nieuwsblad. An award that he receives for the second time after 2022. Among women, Lotte Kopecky won the distinction again, for the fifth consecutive year.
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Remco Evenepoel won the trophy for the best Belgian cyclist of the season, awarded during the Flandrien Galaorganized by the newspaper The Newspaper. Elected by his peers, the runner Soudal Quick-Step totaled 546 points, ahead of the best sprinter of the year Tim Merlier (376), the title holder Jasper Philipsen (347), the former three-time winner of the trophy Wout Van Aert (277), and the recent European cyclo-cross champion Thibau Nys (224).
9 victories and a first podium on the Tour
2nd in the Tour de France, Evenepoel has achieved nine successes this season, including the first time trial of the Tour de France, the world title in the timed event and the Olympic double in Paris. Absent during the ceremony is his manager, Patrick Lefeverewho spoke. »We are very happy. He climbed onto the Tour podium for the first time, with two great champions“said the team boss. “ Remco will only be 25 years old in January, he will still have more strength and experience. It was his first Tour and we can’t wait for next season“, concluded the Belgian.
Fifth success for Lotte Kopecky
Among the women, the runner of the SD Worx ProTime, Lotte Kopeckywon the trophy for the fifth consecutive time. “ It’s a huge recognition“reacted the winner. With 16 victories, her record, the Belgian had a sensational season. The one from Rumst retained her world title, became European time trial champion, and won the Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix. Also second in the Giro, she took the bronze medal in the road race at the Olympics and won two silver medals at the track cycling worlds.
The Tour as a goal next year?
With the departure of Demi Vollering at FDJ-Suez, a question arises. Who will lead the training SD Worx ProTime on the Tour next year? Already second in the Tour de France 2023 and the Giro 2024, the role could naturally fall to Lotte Kopecky. « I haven’t looked at the route in detail yet.“, declared the Belgian during the Flandrien Gala. « SIt doesn’t suit me, it’s not worth making all these sacrifices. I have already finished second twice in a Grand Tour without preparation, I have to think“added the young woman. Towards a fratricidal duel with his former teammate?
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