{"id":2008664,"date":"2026-06-24T11:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2008664"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:52:03","slug":"belgian-national-championships-mandate-could-mean-remco-evenepoel-is-banned-from-racing-for-nine-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2008664","title":{"rendered":"Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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van Aert missing the Tour de France is a huge loss for Jonas Vingegaard, and the race itself\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBelgian Road Championships\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-24T11:52:03Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;It is up to every rider to know and respect those regulations&#8217; says Belgian Cycling director of sport Massimo Van Lancker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit 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as return to racing at Amstel Gold looms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rules indicate a nine-day suspension for non-participation, which, if applied immediately, could, in theory, threaten Evenepoel&#8217;s plans to ride the Tour de France. 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Any ban could perhaps be served later in the year, away from the major races.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nB9taHDoWdPgUirwLf3KNm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nB9taHDoWdPgUirwLf3KNm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As a federation, together with the event organiser, we make significant efforts to maintain the high standard and prestige of the Belgian Championships,&#8221; Belgian Cycling director of sport, Massimo Van Lancker, told Cyclingnews.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For that reason, we believe it is important that the best Belgian riders take part. For many riders, this is not an issue; on the contrary, they are proud to compete for the national title.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Riders who are unable to participate must provide official legal documentation demonstrating that they are genuinely unable to take part. Failure to comply with this obligation may result in a sanction.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Why Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike is at the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9, but he isn&#8217;t<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Why Remco Evenepoel is right to make his Tour of Flanders debut now, and how he could challenge Poga\u010dar and Van der Poel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It is also important to highlight that a substantial portion of the revenues generated by the Belgian Elite Championships is reinvested directly into the sport. These funds support youth championships, national youth competitions, and the development and operation of the national teams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There are no exceptions. The Belgian Road Championship is mandatory for every professional cyclist, regardless of profile or status,&#8221; Van Lancker told <em>Wielerflits<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cEvery rider has received an email containing all the information. The regulations are stated in that email. It is up to every rider to know and respect those regulations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If they are unable to attend, they must take the necessary steps. If you have a doctor&#8217;s certificate, your absence is legitimate and the sanction is waived. If you do not have a certificate or a valid reason, your absence is unlawful and Belgian Cycling will take measures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team did not respond when contacted by <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel won the 2023 national road race championships and was second last year, with Tim Wellens winning the iconic black, yellow, and red jersey. However, in recent years, some riders have skipped the National Championships, citing illness and injury, only to race aggressively at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Belgian Federation is trying to defend their championships with the mandate to race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I am not going to question a doctor\u2019s decision. If it says that a rider is too sick to start or has knee pain, then I don\u2019t ask any questions about that. We simply think it is important that the best riders from Belgium are at the start of this race,\u201d Van Lancker said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are making investments to bring the race up to the level of the other top Belgian races. It is also important for the promotion of Belgian cycling that the best riders start.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That is why we are not going to change that regulation anytime soon. We can now focus on the absentees you mention, but you must not forget that, partly due to the rules, the quality of the starting field remains very high every year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Favourites for the men&#8217;s road race title include Arnaud Del Lie (Lotto-Intermarche), Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep), Milan Fretin (Cofidis) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to <\/strong><em><strong>Cyclingnews<\/strong><\/em><strong> for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. 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Before becoming Editor-at-large, he was Head of News at <em>Cyclingnews.<\/em> He has previously worked for <em>Shift Active Media, Reuters<\/em> and <em>Cycling Weekly. <\/em>He is a member of the Board of the Association Internationale des Journalistes du Cyclisme (AIJC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 Remco Evenepoel keeps broader perspective on sport as return to racing at Amstel Gold looms<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why Remco Evenepoel is right to make his Tour of Flanders debut now, and how he could challenge Poga\u010dar and Van der Poel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will have to fight it out between themselves on the road&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull reveal Evenepoel-Lipowitz Tour de France leadership rules<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Kenyan riders sweep men&#8217;s podium while Swedish national champion Nathalie Eklund earns women&#8217;s title at Migration Gravel Race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There were signs everywhere, I just didn&#8217;t see them&#8217; \u2013 Chlo\u00e9 Dygert explains how weight gain complicated RED-S diagnosis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I put him up there alongside Jonas Vingegaard&#8217; \u2013 UAE Team Emirates manager praises Paul Seixas before Tour de France showdown<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I finally feel like the same person I was before all these setbacks&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard backs himself for Tour de France success<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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as return to racing at Amstel Gold looms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rules indicate a nine-day suspension for non-participation, which, if applied immediately, could, in theory, threaten Evenepoel&#8217;s plans to ride the Tour de France. Anyone who does not comply with that suspension risks an additional sanction of a fine, a 14-day suspension and the loss of any prize money.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Wielerflits<\/em> offers a caveat and suggests that a ban will never be strictly applied, suggesting the Belgian Federation is flexing its muscles or has perhaps struck a deal with the big-name riders who want to miss the Championships. Any ban could perhaps be served later in the year, away from the major races.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nB9taHDoWdPgUirwLf3KNm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nB9taHDoWdPgUirwLf3KNm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As a federation, together with the event organiser, we make significant efforts to maintain the high standard and prestige of the Belgian Championships,&#8221; Belgian Cycling director of sport, Massimo Van Lancker, told Cyclingnews.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For that reason, we believe it is important that the best Belgian riders take part. For many riders, this is not an issue; on the contrary, they are proud to compete for the national title.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Riders who are unable to participate must provide official legal documentation demonstrating that they are genuinely unable to take part. Failure to comply with this obligation may result in a sanction.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Why Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike is at the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9, but he isn&#8217;t<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Why Remco Evenepoel is right to make his Tour of Flanders debut now, and how he could challenge Poga\u010dar and Van der Poel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It is also important to highlight that a substantial portion of the revenues generated by the Belgian Elite Championships is reinvested directly into the sport. These funds support youth championships, national youth competitions, and the development and operation of the national teams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There are no exceptions. The Belgian Road Championship is mandatory for every professional cyclist, regardless of profile or status,&#8221; Van Lancker told <em>Wielerflits<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cEvery rider has received an email containing all the information. The regulations are stated in that email. It is up to every rider to know and respect those regulations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If they are unable to attend, they must take the necessary steps. If you have a doctor&#8217;s certificate, your absence is legitimate and the sanction is waived. If you do not have a certificate or a valid reason, your absence is unlawful and Belgian Cycling will take measures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team did not respond when contacted by <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel won the 2023 national road race championships and was second last year, with Tim Wellens winning the iconic black, yellow, and red jersey. However, in recent years, some riders have skipped the National Championships, citing illness and injury, only to race aggressively at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Belgian Federation is trying to defend their championships with the mandate to race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I am not going to question a doctor\u2019s decision. If it says that a rider is too sick to start or has knee pain, then I don\u2019t ask any questions about that. We simply think it is important that the best riders from Belgium are at the start of this race,\u201d Van Lancker said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are making investments to bring the race up to the level of the other top Belgian races. It is also important for the promotion of Belgian cycling that the best riders start.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That is why we are not going to change that regulation anytime soon. We can now focus on the absentees you mention, but you must not forget that, partly due to the rules, the quality of the starting field remains very high every year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Favourites for the men&#8217;s road race title include Arnaud Del Lie (Lotto-Intermarche), Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep), Milan Fretin (Cofidis) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to <\/strong><em><strong>Cyclingnews<\/strong><\/em><strong> for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. 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Before becoming Editor-at-large, he was Head of News at <em>Cyclingnews.<\/em> He has previously worked for <em>Shift Active Media, Reuters<\/em> and <em>Cycling Weekly. <\/em>He is a member of the Board of the Association Internationale des Journalistes du Cyclisme (AIJC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvXNZVT9tCsTr4MWuBWrXF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No racing for Remco Evenepoel for a full 69 days before Tour de France to start &#8216;completely fresh&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5qssNZuoNa5Ti9XjbDfDTF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5qssNZuoNa5Ti9XjbDfDTF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5qssNZuoNa5Ti9XjbDfDTF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5qssNZuoNa5Ti9XjbDfDTF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5qssNZuoNa5Ti9XjbDfDTF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">68 days: Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe explain why Remco Evenepoel is not racing for over two months as part of Tour de France build-up<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MYxXm56Q4LdQaEW4TPqPmD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MYxXm56Q4LdQaEW4TPqPmD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MYxXm56Q4LdQaEW4TPqPmD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MYxXm56Q4LdQaEW4TPqPmD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MYxXm56Q4LdQaEW4TPqPmD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Cycling isn&#8217;t forever&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel keeps broader perspective on sport as return to racing at Amstel Gold looms<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike is at the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9, but he isn&#8217;t<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why Remco Evenepoel is right to make his Tour of Flanders debut now, and how he could challenge Poga\u010dar and Van der Poel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will have to fight it out between themselves on the road&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull reveal Evenepoel-Lipowitz Tour de France leadership rules<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Kenyan riders sweep men&#8217;s podium while Swedish national champion Nathalie Eklund earns women&#8217;s title at Migration Gravel Race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There were signs everywhere, I just didn&#8217;t see them&#8217; \u2013 Chlo\u00e9 Dygert explains how weight gain complicated RED-S diagnosis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eThUTVN6sKvxM6Wv3dqFmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I put him up there alongside Jonas Vingegaard&#8217; \u2013 UAE Team Emirates manager praises Paul Seixas before Tour de France showdown<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I finally feel like the same person I was before all these setbacks&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard backs himself for Tour de France success<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6GZerJe5CABhrmtBydHZN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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Failure to comply with this obligation may result in a sanction.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCQFqX8yqRRDp6Ym8NwuKV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Why Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike is at the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9, but he isn&#8217;t<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bHLxGrWU2fCg4Mw43wZRES-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Why Remco Evenepoel is right to make his Tour of Flanders debut now, and how he could challenge Poga\u010dar and Van der Poel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It is also important to highlight that a substantial portion of the revenues generated by the Belgian Elite Championships is reinvested directly into the sport. These funds support youth championships, national youth competitions, and the development and operation of the national teams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;There are no exceptions. The Belgian Road Championship is mandatory for every professional cyclist, regardless of profile or status,&#8221; Van Lancker told <em>Wielerflits<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cEvery rider has received an email containing all the information. The regulations are stated in that email. It is up to every rider to know and respect those regulations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If they are unable to attend, they must take the necessary steps. If you have a doctor&#8217;s certificate, your absence is legitimate and the sanction is waived. If you do not have a certificate or a valid reason, your absence is unlawful and Belgian Cycling will take measures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team did not respond when contacted by <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel won the 2023 national road race championships and was second last year, with Tim Wellens winning the iconic black, yellow, and red jersey. However, in recent years, some riders have skipped the National Championships, citing illness and injury, only to race aggressively at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Belgian Federation is trying to defend their championships with the mandate to race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I am not going to question a doctor\u2019s decision. If it says that a rider is too sick to start or has knee pain, then I don\u2019t ask any questions about that. We simply think it is important that the best riders from Belgium are at the start of this race,\u201d Van Lancker said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are making investments to bring the race up to the level of the other top Belgian races. It is also important for the promotion of Belgian cycling that the best riders start.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That is why we are not going to change that regulation anytime soon. 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