The Slovenian launched a decisive attack 100 kilometers from the finish which none of the favorites managed to follow. He then managed to take the lead alone 51 kilometers from the finish, without ever really being worried. “I have to be honest, I didn’t think it would happen at that time, Evenepoel explained. I saw him pass, of course, but I told myself it was better not to attack on this lap. The tactic wasn’t bad. We had another good rider up front in Laurens De Plus. It’s still exceptional that Pogacar stayed in the lead because we didn’t stay inactive either, we drove behind. It’s just abnormal what happened here.“
Pogacar world champion after a 100 kilometer number: “I perhaps tried a slightly stupid attack”
Fighting for a place on the podium, Evenepoel was ultimately beaten by Ben O’Connor and Mathieu van der Poel, second and third respectively. The Belgian finished fifth behind the Latvian Toms Skujins. “A medal would have been nice, but would not have changed anything in my careerput the 24-year-old runner into perspective. I ran here to get the rainbow jersey. But there was nothing else to do today against such an exceptional Tadej.“
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