{"id":2060531,"date":"2026-07-24T18:18:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2060531"},"modified":"2026-07-24T18:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:18:50","slug":"with-all-those-people-something-was-bound-to-go-wrong-remco-evenepoel-strengthens-his-tour-de-france-position-despite-being-blocked-by-fans-and-motorbikes-on-alpe-dhuez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2060531","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;With all those people, something was bound to go wrong&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel strengthens his Tour de France position despite being blocked by fans and motorbikes on Alpe d&#8217;Huez"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRoJ8eJpSCi2PYGNPJJJWT-2000-80.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\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Dy4SBZHu3hJwvn3yyRnxhg-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Dy4SBZHu3hJwvn3yyRnxhg-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Tour de France GC standings \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar extends yellow-jersey lead on first of two back-to-back ascents of Alpe d&#8217;Huez\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\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 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cEsH4jw9ZzpHAkQsHoKMSi-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: GC drama on the slopes of the Col du Haag during stage 14 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;There was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France\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>\nTour de France\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;With all those people, something was bound to go wrong&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel strengthens his Tour de France position despite being blocked by fans and motorbikes on Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nAlasdair Fotheringham <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-24T18:18:50Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Belgian finishes more than 2 minutes behind Tadej Poga\u010dar but distances rivals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" 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-[color: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 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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climb.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe racer finished in sixth place at 2:29 behind stage winner and yellow jersey Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) at the Alpe d&#8217;Huez summit after an attack on the second part of the climb.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b9f7e950-878a-11f1-9623-a5f88e4f01c2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel gained 12 seconds on Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), currently third on GC, and 16 seconds on Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM), now lying fourth. It wasn&#8217;t a massive gap, but it provided further confirmation that Evenepoel is &#8220;best of the rest.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Poga\u010dar is currently out of Evenepoel&#8217;s league in the majority of climbing scenarios &#8211; although less than a week ago, he managed to get the better of the Slovenian at Plateau de Salaison &#8211; the Belgian heads into the final mountain stage with a solid 2:31 lead over Del Toro.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, not everything went Evenepoel&#8217;s way on Alpe d&#8217;Huez, as motorbikes and fans &#8211; the latter spilling onto the course in numerous places on the climb &#8211; blocked him during one of his initial attacks.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-150-80.png.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\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar at Tour de France<\/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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-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\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/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-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aiKdNouqrKSex5fGqxcPPY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aiKdNouqrKSex5fGqxcPPY-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\">&#8216;I lacked that extra punch&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel blames long period away from racing for lack of sprint on Tour de France stage 3 uphill finish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That attack had to happen in two stages, because I was blocked by fans and motorcycles,&#8221; Evenepoel told media later in comments reported by <em>Sporza<\/em>. &#8220;That was a shame, because otherwise it would have yielded a different result.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was to be expected that something would go wrong with all those people. It&#8217;s just a shame that it happened to me, of all people,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uU2scFvZJ4qvbiRZNe657b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uU2scFvZJ4qvbiRZNe657b 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\">This is not the first time the Belgian has suffered such an external setback. Evenepoel was already blocked by a race organisation vehicle late on the crowd-lined ascent to the Col du Haag on stage 14, although he managed to limit any time losses.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel said that the noise and cheering from the fans, too, was spectacularly loud on the climb, although he did appreciate the chance to race on such an emblematic ascent with such a high level of support.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It wasn&#8217;t easy to stay focused on the climb; you had to pay constant attention. My right ear is still ringing too. Fortunately, I was wearing an earpiece on the left,&#8221; he explained.<\/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\/CJxPyyhkDZUijG7x9N8xid-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CJxPyyhkDZUijG7x9N8xid-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\">&#8216;It would be typically Belgian just to find the negatives&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel bounces back from mini-crisis to move onto Tour de France GC podium<\/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\/JwN5RDmMyzTHQpxvayT399-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JwN5RDmMyzTHQpxvayT399-150-80.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\">Tour de France: Remco Evenepoel outwits Tadej Poga\u010dar to win stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard abandons after crash<\/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\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-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\">&#8216;There was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But all in all, it was a wonderful experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His sports director Klaas Lodewyck said, &#8220;Remco felt good and even attacked, but he got stuck behind a motorbike. He had to go for it again, and lost some time doing so. Ultimately, the gap at the finish was quite small.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lodewyck added to <em>Sporza<\/em> that he was all in favour of fans lining the route on Alpe d&#8217;Huez on the climbs, but said that their behaviour sometimes went off the rails.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As long as they encourage the riders and create a good atmosphere, it&#8217;s fine. But when they start smashing car mirrors inwards and banging on the windows, then it&#8217;s pushing the limits,&#8221; he pointed out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although Evenepoel&#8217;s stunning win on Plateau de Solaison, outpowering both the rider ahead of him on the GC podium &#8211; Poga\u010dar &#8211; and the rider closest behind &#8211; Poga\u010dar&#8217;s teammate Del Toro, is fresh in the memory, the Belgian said that it was out of the question that he could have followed the Slovenian up the road when he attacked. Regardless of what happened to him subsequently with the fans and race motorbikes, that was never a real possibility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was to be expected that Tadej wanted to pull another crazy stunt today,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was mission impossible to follow him. After that, I was quite comfortable sitting on the wheel of the Decathlon guys. I didn&#8217;t think it was a fast pace, so I decided to attack five kilometres from the top.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lodewyck was keen to put the experiences with the fans behind him as quickly as possible, and he emphasised that stage 20, with its more than 5,000 metres of climbing, would be a very different kind of mountain race to stage 19.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He also argued that with two podium places likely for UAE in Paris with Pogacar and Del Toro, the race leader&#8217;s squad would most likely opt for a conservative approach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With the lead Tadej has, UAE will control the race to secure Del Toro&#8217;s third place as well,&#8221; Lodewyck told Sporza.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We shouldn&#8217;t think too much about what happened today; we need to focus on tomorrow. The stage will be very tough with so many climbs, and the key thing will be not to go over the limit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews 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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He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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 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although less than a week ago, he managed to get the better of the Slovenian at Plateau de Salaison &#8211; the Belgian heads into the final mountain stage with a solid 2:31 lead over Del Toro.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, not everything went Evenepoel&#8217;s way on Alpe d&#8217;Huez, as motorbikes and fans &#8211; the latter spilling onto the course in numerous places on the climb &#8211; blocked him during one of his initial attacks.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-150-80.png.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\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; 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It&#8217;s just a shame that it happened to me, of all people,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uU2scFvZJ4qvbiRZNe657b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-uU2scFvZJ4qvbiRZNe657b 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\">This is not the first time the Belgian has suffered such an external setback. Evenepoel was already blocked by a race organisation vehicle late on the crowd-lined ascent to the Col du Haag on stage 14, although he managed to limit any time losses.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel said that the noise and cheering from the fans, too, was spectacularly loud on the climb, although he did appreciate the chance to race on such an emblematic ascent with such a high level of support.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It wasn&#8217;t easy to stay focused on the climb; you had to pay constant attention. My right ear is still ringing too. Fortunately, I was wearing an earpiece on the left,&#8221; he explained.<\/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\/CJxPyyhkDZUijG7x9N8xid-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CJxPyyhkDZUijG7x9N8xid-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\">&#8216;It would be typically Belgian just to find the negatives&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel bounces back from mini-crisis to move onto Tour de France GC podium<\/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\/JwN5RDmMyzTHQpxvayT399-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JwN5RDmMyzTHQpxvayT399-150-80.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\">Tour de France: Remco Evenepoel outwits Tadej Poga\u010dar to win stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard abandons after crash<\/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\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-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\">&#8216;There was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But all in all, it was a wonderful experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His sports director Klaas Lodewyck said, &#8220;Remco felt good and even attacked, but he got stuck behind a motorbike. He had to go for it again, and lost some time doing so. Ultimately, the gap at the finish was quite small.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lodewyck added to <em>Sporza<\/em> that he was all in favour of fans lining the route on Alpe d&#8217;Huez on the climbs, but said that their behaviour sometimes went off the rails.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As long as they encourage the riders and create a good atmosphere, it&#8217;s fine. But when they start smashing car mirrors inwards and banging on the windows, then it&#8217;s pushing the limits,&#8221; he pointed out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although Evenepoel&#8217;s stunning win on Plateau de Solaison, outpowering both the rider ahead of him on the GC podium &#8211; Poga\u010dar &#8211; and the rider closest behind &#8211; Poga\u010dar&#8217;s teammate Del Toro, is fresh in the memory, the Belgian said that it was out of the question that he could have followed the Slovenian up the road when he attacked. Regardless of what happened to him subsequently with the fans and race motorbikes, that was never a real possibility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was to be expected that Tadej wanted to pull another crazy stunt today,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was mission impossible to follow him. After that, I was quite comfortable sitting on the wheel of the Decathlon guys. I didn&#8217;t think it was a fast pace, so I decided to attack five kilometres from the top.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lodewyck was keen to put the experiences with the fans behind him as quickly as possible, and he emphasised that stage 20, with its more than 5,000 metres of climbing, would be a very different kind of mountain race to stage 19.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He also argued that with two podium places likely for UAE in Paris with Pogacar and Del Toro, the race leader&#8217;s squad would most likely opt for a conservative approach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With the lead Tadej has, UAE will control the race to secure Del Toro&#8217;s third place as well,&#8221; Lodewyck told Sporza.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We shouldn&#8217;t think too much about what happened today; we need to focus on tomorrow. The stage will be very tough with so many climbs, and the key thing will be not to go over the limit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews 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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He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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 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although less than a week ago, he managed to get the better of the Slovenian at Plateau de Salaison &#8211; the Belgian heads into the final mountain stage with a solid 2:31 lead over Del Toro.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, not everything went Evenepoel&#8217;s way on Alpe d&#8217;Huez, as motorbikes and fans &#8211; the latter spilling onto the course in numerous places on the climb &#8211; blocked him during one of his initial attacks.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-150-80.png.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\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar at Tour de France<\/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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-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\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/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-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aiKdNouqrKSex5fGqxcPPY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aiKdNouqrKSex5fGqxcPPY-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\">&#8216;I lacked that extra punch&#8217; 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Evenepoel was already blocked by a race organisation vehicle late on the crowd-lined ascent to the Col du Haag on stage 14, although he managed to limit any time losses.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel said that the noise and cheering from the fans, too, was spectacularly loud on the climb, although he did appreciate the chance to race on such an emblematic ascent with such a high level of support.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It wasn&#8217;t easy to stay focused on the climb; you had to pay constant attention. My right ear is still ringing too. Fortunately, I was wearing an earpiece on the left,&#8221; he explained.<\/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\/CJxPyyhkDZUijG7x9N8xid-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CJxPyyhkDZUijG7x9N8xid-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\">&#8216;It would be typically Belgian just to find the negatives&#8217; &#8211; Remco Evenepoel bounces back from mini-crisis to move onto Tour de France GC podium<\/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\/JwN5RDmMyzTHQpxvayT399-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JwN5RDmMyzTHQpxvayT399-150-80.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\">Tour de France: Remco Evenepoel outwits Tadej Poga\u010dar to win stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard abandons after crash<\/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\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-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\">&#8216;There was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But all in all, it was a wonderful experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His sports director Klaas Lodewyck said, &#8220;Remco felt good and even attacked, but he got stuck behind a motorbike. He had to go for it again, and lost some time doing so. Ultimately, the gap at the finish was quite small.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lodewyck added to <em>Sporza<\/em> that he was all in favour of fans lining the route on Alpe d&#8217;Huez on the climbs, but said that their behaviour sometimes went off the rails.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As long as they encourage the riders and create a good atmosphere, it&#8217;s fine. But when they start smashing car mirrors inwards and banging on the windows, then it&#8217;s pushing the limits,&#8221; he pointed out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although Evenepoel&#8217;s stunning win on Plateau de Solaison, outpowering both the rider ahead of him on the GC podium &#8211; Poga\u010dar &#8211; and the rider closest behind &#8211; Poga\u010dar&#8217;s teammate Del Toro, is fresh in the memory, the Belgian said that it was out of the question that he could have followed the Slovenian up the road when he attacked. Regardless of what happened to him subsequently with the fans and race motorbikes, that was never a real possibility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was to be expected that Tadej wanted to pull another crazy stunt today,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was mission impossible to follow him. After that, I was quite comfortable sitting on the wheel of the Decathlon guys. I didn&#8217;t think it was a fast pace, so I decided to attack five kilometres from the top.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lodewyck was keen to put the experiences with the fans behind him as quickly as possible, and he emphasised that stage 20, with its more than 5,000 metres of climbing, would be a very different kind of mountain race to stage 19.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He also argued that with two podium places likely for UAE in Paris with Pogacar and Del Toro, the race leader&#8217;s squad would most likely opt for a conservative approach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With the lead Tadej has, UAE will control the race to secure Del Toro&#8217;s third place as well,&#8221; Lodewyck told Sporza.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We shouldn&#8217;t think too much about what happened today; we need to focus on tomorrow. 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