{"id":2178680,"date":"2026-10-04T15:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T12:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2178680"},"modified":"2026-10-04T15:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T12:14:41","slug":"uec-european-championships-remco-evenepoel-snatches-photo-finish-victory-in-the-elite-mens-race-after-two-man-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2178680","title":{"rendered":"UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-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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Ciccone to claim the men&#8217;s road race title in a photo-finish at the European Championships in Slovenia on Sunday. The Italian was the only rider to be able to stay on Evenepoel\u2019s wheel when he attacked with 32 kilometres to go.<\/p>\n<p>The two stayed together for the fifth and final ascent of Mo\u017ejanca, extending their advantage as they raced toward the finish. Inside the final 10 kilometres, Evenepoel shook his head in frustration after Ciccone refused to take a turn at the front.<\/p>\n<p>Evenepoel led into the final corner at 300 metres, but Ciccone used the inside line to take the front, looking like he had the win in the bag. Evenepoel responded with a powerful acceleration, and the two threw their bikes toward the line, leaving the result too close to call. Both had to wait for confirmation before Evenepoel screamed in joy, while Ciccone was left bitterly disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>After his Belgian teammates controlled the race and shut down every move, Evenepoel attacked twice, sliding out on a corner following his first move, and then four kilometres later, he attacked again and powered clear with Ciccone.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Italy\u2019s Scaroni jumped from the chase group with 14 kilometres, and held on to take the bronze medal, crossing the line 59 seconds back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have to thank my teammates a lot. The race they did was exactly how we wanted to do, and it was a bit of a tricky situation. Second last time on the climb, I think I put a nice attack but I went a bit too fast in the corner and I just slid away. I think there I could have could have gone, but in the end we stayed calm and we came back to the plan. And then I put an attack just before the descent. And then I was with Cicco in the front so we worked together pretty well,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9432d70-bfcf-11f1-9023-7d2248e927ff-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI thought I was not gonna get it [the win] anymore, but then I saw him slowing down quite a lot, a hundred meters to go and I just came just over him on the finish line.\u201d<\/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\">With the victory, Evenepoel added the one championship jersey, at the elite level, that was missing in his palmares which includes the Belgian national and the rainbow World jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI&#8217;m super happy, super proud of this. This performance was honestly really tough week for me after the deception of the world. So I think it was playing more in my head than i&#8217;ve been showing. 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However, rather than taking on two of the 22km laps, the men had five to deal with, making for a 196.3km race with almost 2,500m of vertical ascent.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all the climbing came on the circuit, the Championships\u2019 signature climb to Mo\u017ejanca providing a stiff test, climbing at an average gradient of 10.3% for its 2.1km.<\/p>\n<p>A slightly drawn-out battle for the break lasted for the opening 15km before five riders got away, but with the Danish team particularly active at the front of the peloton, they were unable to gain a conclusive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>With 50km done Jakob S\u00f6derqvist (Sweden), Josef \u010cern\u00fd (Czechia), Tiago Antunes (Portugal), Fabian Weiss (Switzerland), Jochem Kerckhart (Netherlands) and the retiring home rider Luka Mezgec were still only 1:10 up the road.<\/p>\n<p>Riding on the front of the bunch, the Belgian team only allowed the gap to grow once a two-man chase group was caught.<\/p>\n<p>With just over 110km to go, the leaders crossed the finish line for the first time with the peloton still less than 1:20 behind, and other nations assisting Belgium in monitoring the front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p>As was expected, the pace lifted on the approach to the first ascent of the climb and when the leaders reached the bottom, the peloton was just 35 seconds behind. Only Kerckhaert, Antunes and Weiss survived the climb as the action began in the peloton, which was only 20 seconds back, though they led over the plateau and onto the narrow, recently resurfaced descent.<\/p>\n<p>Persistence paid off for the leading trio, and their lead survived onto the second lap, the Belgian team leaving them hanging out to dry as they continued to lead the bunch, which had already lost almost half its 115 starters.<\/p>\n<p>Oddly, the chaser-in-chief as the leaders approached the climb was S\u00f6derqvist, the Swede attacking the peloton which had caught him less than a lap before, though he was back in the bunch the moment the road ramped upward. With the Italians taking control and the Belgians melting into the peloton on the bottom of the climb, the three leaders were also caught.<\/p>\n<p>Jan Christen launched the first attack from the reduced peloton, the Swiss rider being allowed to head over the top of the climb alone; though, with the Belgians back on the front, he was soon back in the fold.<\/p>\n<p>On the third lap, the Italians upped the pressure the next time up the climb, with 60 kilometres to go, but swung off, leaving Belgian\u2019s Ramses Debruyne to set a hard pace with Remco Evenepoel on his wheel, as more riders, including Mads Pedersen shelled off the back, once again.<\/p>\n<p>The high pace caused a split of around 22 riders at the front, with the chase group including Pedersen and Danish teammates facing a 35-second deficit to claw back, which they did after expending a ton of energy. Meanwhile, France\u2019s Pavel Sivakov took a solo flyer on the descent, forcing Belgium to reel him in while his teammates could sit on in the peloton down to 42 riders.<\/p>\n<p>The scenario repeated on the next ascent of the decisive climb, but this time Slovenia moved to the front. Matej Mohori\u010d and then Jan Tratnik set a fierce tempo for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d, who tucked in behind the Belgian team as they again drove the pace, shutting down every attack. With 36km to go, Belgium launched Remco Evenepoel, while Italy\u2019s Giulio Ciccone accelerated at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>But Evenepoel slid out after overcooking a corner, leaving Ciccone to continue solo. Evenepoel got up quickly and, with the help of his teammates, reeled back in the Italian, who slowed down, probably thinking it was too early to be solo.<\/p>\n<p>About four kilometres later, Evenepoel attacked again, with Ciccone quickly joining him. The pair raced down the descent, with the Belgian driving the pace and doing most of the work to build a gap over a small chase group led by Rogli\u010d. As they crossed the line to begin the final lap, Tadej Poga\u010dar waved to the crowd from the race director\u2019s car.<\/p>\n<p>With 20 kilometres to go, Evenepoel and Ciccone had 30 seconds to a disorganised chase group, with Evenepoel\u2019s teammates disrupting the rhythm. France finally put riders at the front, but by then, the gap was 40 seconds and it was too little, too late.<\/p>\n<p>The pair continued to push the pace, with Evenepoel doing most of the work, leading to the final sprint.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-ec635074-c005-11f1-b9e1-41b2610b56e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time Gap<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4:16:37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Giulio Ciccone (Ita) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 1 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Christian Scaroni (Ita) XDS Astana<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Toms Skujins (Lat) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ivan Romeo Abad (Spa) Movistar Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ramses Debruyne (Bel) Alpecin-Premier Tech<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Emil Herzog (Ger) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 6 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Maxim Van Gils (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 7 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Slo) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mathys Rondel (Fra) Tudor Pro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Romain Gregoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ United<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jakob Omrzel (Slo) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 12 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>K\u00e9vin Vauquelin (Fra) Ineos Grenadiers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 13 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marc Hirschi (Swi) Tudor Pro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 14 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mikkel Fr\u00f8lich Honor\u00e9 (Den) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 15 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Alex Baudin (Fra) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 16 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Pavel Sivakov (Fra) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jan Tratnik (Slo) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:47<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Michael Gogl (Aut) Alpecin-Premier Tech<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 19 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c9432e88-bfcf-11f1-9db5-3db4a71c35a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. 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(min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Road World Championships: Record-breaking Remco Evenepoel makes it four in a row with blistering time trial performance in Montreal<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-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\">Renewi Tour: Jasper Philipsen awarded photo-finish sprint to claim stage 4 victory, retakes leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-320-80.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\">The race within the race \u2013 Pride and purpose fuel chase for top spots in Best Asian Rider category at Le Tour de Langkawi<\/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\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-320-80.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;I was never worried about anything&#8217; &#8211; Vollering converts Dutch dominance into yet more championships success in Slovenia<\/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\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-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\">Coppa Agostini: Paul Lapeira returns to winning ways taking a breakaway sprint victory<\/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\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-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\">UEC European Championships: Azzura Ballan masters a four woman sprint to take the Junior Women&#8217;s title<\/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\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-320-80.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\">Lennart Jasch declares arrival as GC force with Le Tour de Langkawi overall victory, Matteo Malucelli claims stage 8 sprint to deliver three stage wins for 2026<\/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\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Luca Martin secure 2026 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-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\">Coppa Agostini: Paul Lapeira returns to winning ways taking a breakaway sprint victory<\/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\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-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\">UEC European Championships: Azzura Ballan masters a four woman sprint to take the Junior Women&#8217;s title<\/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\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-320-80.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\">Lennart Jasch declares arrival as GC force with Le Tour de Langkawi overall victory, Matteo Malucelli claims stage 8 sprint to deliver three stage wins for 2026<\/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\/V7TaDg6WpsAtnQZMFGgXNK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V7TaDg6WpsAtnQZMFGgXNK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V7TaDg6WpsAtnQZMFGgXNK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V7TaDg6WpsAtnQZMFGgXNK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V7TaDg6WpsAtnQZMFGgXNK-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\">Cholet Agglo Tour: Jenthe Biermans wins from break after massive pull from teammate Bryan Coquard<\/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\/QUivHsCGLkbixbMeQwBwcL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QUivHsCGLkbixbMeQwBwcL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QUivHsCGLkbixbMeQwBwcL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QUivHsCGLkbixbMeQwBwcL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QUivHsCGLkbixbMeQwBwcL-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\">Sparkassen M\u00fcnsterland Giro: Olav Kooij comes out on top after chaotic crash marred bunch sprint<\/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 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The Italian was the only rider to be able to stay on Evenepoel\u2019s wheel when he attacked with 32 kilometres to go.<\/p>\n<p>The two stayed together for the fifth and final ascent of Mo\u017ejanca, extending their advantage as they raced toward the finish. Inside the final 10 kilometres, Evenepoel shook his head in frustration after Ciccone refused to take a turn at the front.<\/p>\n<p>Evenepoel led into the final corner at 300 metres, but Ciccone used the inside line to take the front, looking like he had the win in the bag. Evenepoel responded with a powerful acceleration, and the two threw their bikes toward the line, leaving the result too close to call. Both had to wait for confirmation before Evenepoel screamed in joy, while Ciccone was left bitterly disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>After his Belgian teammates controlled the race and shut down every move, Evenepoel attacked twice, sliding out on a corner following his first move, and then four kilometres later, he attacked again and powered clear with Ciccone.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Italy\u2019s Scaroni jumped from the chase group with 14 kilometres, and held on to take the bronze medal, crossing the line 59 seconds back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have to thank my teammates a lot. The race they did was exactly how we wanted to do, and it was a bit of a tricky situation. Second last time on the climb, I think I put a nice attack but I went a bit too fast in the corner and I just slid away. I think there I could have could have gone, but in the end we stayed calm and we came back to the plan. And then I put an attack just before the descent. And then I was with Cicco in the front so we worked together pretty well,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9432d70-bfcf-11f1-9023-7d2248e927ff-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI thought I was not gonna get it [the win] anymore, but then I saw him slowing down quite a lot, a hundred meters to go and I just came just over him on the finish line.\u201d<\/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\">With the victory, Evenepoel added the one championship jersey, at the elite level, that was missing in his palmares which includes the Belgian national and the rainbow World jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI&#8217;m super happy, super proud of this. This performance was honestly really tough week for me after the deception of the world. So I think it was playing more in my head than i&#8217;ve been showing. So it&#8217;s a big relief to be back on a good level today and to complete my Championship jerseys so it feels amazing.\u201d<\/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\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-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\">Grand Prix de Qu\u00e9bec: Remco Evenepoel takes narrow victory over Giulio Ciccone in Canadian WorldTour opener<\/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\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-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\">Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa: Remco Evenepoel wins Spanish classic for a fourth time in a two-up sprint with Richard Carapaz<\/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\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-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\">UEC European Championships: H\u00e9ctor Alv\u00e1rez solos to victory in under-23 men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-remco-repays-a-stifling-ride-from-his-belgian-team\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Remco repays a stifling ride from his Belgian team<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c760638c-c007-11f1-b7c0-c3c292000e4e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The course for the elite men\u2019s race at the European Championships was similar to that for the women, with an 85km winding leg from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, preceding the closing circuits around \u0160en\u010dur. However, rather than taking on two of the 22km laps, the men had five to deal with, making for a 196.3km race with almost 2,500m of vertical ascent.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all the climbing came on the circuit, the Championships\u2019 signature climb to Mo\u017ejanca providing a stiff test, climbing at an average gradient of 10.3% for its 2.1km.<\/p>\n<p>A slightly drawn-out battle for the break lasted for the opening 15km before five riders got away, but with the Danish team particularly active at the front of the peloton, they were unable to gain a conclusive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>With 50km done Jakob S\u00f6derqvist (Sweden), Josef \u010cern\u00fd (Czechia), Tiago Antunes (Portugal), Fabian Weiss (Switzerland), Jochem Kerckhart (Netherlands) and the retiring home rider Luka Mezgec were still only 1:10 up the road.<\/p>\n<p>Riding on the front of the bunch, the Belgian team only allowed the gap to grow once a two-man chase group was caught.<\/p>\n<p>With just over 110km to go, the leaders crossed the finish line for the first time with the peloton still less than 1:20 behind, and other nations assisting Belgium in monitoring the front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p>As was expected, the pace lifted on the approach to the first ascent of the climb and when the leaders reached the bottom, the peloton was just 35 seconds behind. Only Kerckhaert, Antunes and Weiss survived the climb as the action began in the peloton, which was only 20 seconds back, though they led over the plateau and onto the narrow, recently resurfaced descent.<\/p>\n<p>Persistence paid off for the leading trio, and their lead survived onto the second lap, the Belgian team leaving them hanging out to dry as they continued to lead the bunch, which had already lost almost half its 115 starters.<\/p>\n<p>Oddly, the chaser-in-chief as the leaders approached the climb was S\u00f6derqvist, the Swede attacking the peloton which had caught him less than a lap before, though he was back in the bunch the moment the road ramped upward. With the Italians taking control and the Belgians melting into the peloton on the bottom of the climb, the three leaders were also caught.<\/p>\n<p>Jan Christen launched the first attack from the reduced peloton, the Swiss rider being allowed to head over the top of the climb alone; though, with the Belgians back on the front, he was soon back in the fold.<\/p>\n<p>On the third lap, the Italians upped the pressure the next time up the climb, with 60 kilometres to go, but swung off, leaving Belgian\u2019s Ramses Debruyne to set a hard pace with Remco Evenepoel on his wheel, as more riders, including Mads Pedersen shelled off the back, once again.<\/p>\n<p>The high pace caused a split of around 22 riders at the front, with the chase group including Pedersen and Danish teammates facing a 35-second deficit to claw back, which they did after expending a ton of energy. Meanwhile, France\u2019s Pavel Sivakov took a solo flyer on the descent, forcing Belgium to reel him in while his teammates could sit on in the peloton down to 42 riders.<\/p>\n<p>The scenario repeated on the next ascent of the decisive climb, but this time Slovenia moved to the front. Matej Mohori\u010d and then Jan Tratnik set a fierce tempo for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d, who tucked in behind the Belgian team as they again drove the pace, shutting down every attack. With 36km to go, Belgium launched Remco Evenepoel, while Italy\u2019s Giulio Ciccone accelerated at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>But Evenepoel slid out after overcooking a corner, leaving Ciccone to continue solo. Evenepoel got up quickly and, with the help of his teammates, reeled back in the Italian, who slowed down, probably thinking it was too early to be solo.<\/p>\n<p>About four kilometres later, Evenepoel attacked again, with Ciccone quickly joining him. The pair raced down the descent, with the Belgian driving the pace and doing most of the work to build a gap over a small chase group led by Rogli\u010d. As they crossed the line to begin the final lap, Tadej Poga\u010dar waved to the crowd from the race director\u2019s car.<\/p>\n<p>With 20 kilometres to go, Evenepoel and Ciccone had 30 seconds to a disorganised chase group, with Evenepoel\u2019s teammates disrupting the rhythm. France finally put riders at the front, but by then, the gap was 40 seconds and it was too little, too late.<\/p>\n<p>The pair continued to push the pace, with Evenepoel doing most of the work, leading to the final sprint.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-ec635074-c005-11f1-b9e1-41b2610b56e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time Gap<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4:16:37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Giulio Ciccone (Ita) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 1 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Christian Scaroni (Ita) XDS Astana<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Toms Skujins (Lat) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ivan Romeo Abad (Spa) Movistar Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ramses Debruyne (Bel) Alpecin-Premier Tech<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Emil Herzog (Ger) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 6 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Maxim Van Gils (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 7 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Slo) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mathys Rondel (Fra) Tudor Pro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Romain Gregoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ United<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jakob Omrzel (Slo) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 12 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>K\u00e9vin Vauquelin (Fra) Ineos Grenadiers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 13 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marc Hirschi (Swi) Tudor Pro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 14 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mikkel Fr\u00f8lich Honor\u00e9 (Den) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 15 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Alex Baudin (Fra) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 16 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Pavel Sivakov (Fra) UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jan Tratnik (Slo) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:47<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Michael Gogl (Aut) Alpecin-Premier Tech<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 19 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c9432e88-bfcf-11f1-9db5-3db4a71c35a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. 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class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Owen Rogers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Staff Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>A recent addition to the Cyclingnews staff, Owen Rogers is an experienced journalist, working as a freelancer covering the sport for various magazines and websites for more than 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Initially concentrating mainly on the women&#8217;s sport, he has covered hundreds of race days on the ground and interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names.<\/p>\n<p>Living near Cambridge in the UK, when he&#8217;s not working you&#8217;ll find him either riding his bike or playing drums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 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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\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-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\">Grand Prix de Qu\u00e9bec: Remco Evenepoel takes narrow victory over Giulio Ciccone in Canadian WorldTour opener<\/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\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-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\">Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa: Remco Evenepoel wins Spanish classic for a fourth time in a two-up sprint with Richard Carapaz<\/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\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-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\">UEC European Championships: H\u00e9ctor Alv\u00e1rez solos to victory in under-23 men&#8217;s road 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\/LCf6uj6DW7eDMU7kSNtFjg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCf6uj6DW7eDMU7kSNtFjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCf6uj6DW7eDMU7kSNtFjg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCf6uj6DW7eDMU7kSNtFjg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LCf6uj6DW7eDMU7kSNtFjg-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Road World Championships: Record-breaking Remco Evenepoel makes it four in a row with blistering time trial performance in Montreal<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZovWFusg9jtwiKzxtGxzJm-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\">Renewi Tour: Jasper Philipsen awarded photo-finish sprint to claim stage 4 victory, retakes leader&#8217;s jersey<\/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\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-320-80.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\">The race within the race \u2013 Pride and purpose fuel chase for top spots in Best Asian Rider category at Le Tour de Langkawi<\/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\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-320-80.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;I was never worried about anything&#8217; &#8211; Vollering converts Dutch dominance into yet more championships success in Slovenia<\/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\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-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\">Coppa Agostini: Paul Lapeira returns to winning ways taking a breakaway sprint victory<\/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\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-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\">UEC European Championships: Azzura Ballan masters a four woman sprint to take the Junior Women&#8217;s title<\/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\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-320-80.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\">Lennart Jasch declares arrival as GC force with Le Tour de Langkawi overall victory, Matteo Malucelli claims stage 8 sprint to deliver three stage wins for 2026<\/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\" 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mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jenny Rissveds and Luca Martin secure 2026 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles<\/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 Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 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The Italian was the only rider to be able to stay on Evenepoel\u2019s wheel when he attacked with 32 kilometres to go.<\/p>\n<p>The two stayed together for the fifth and final ascent of Mo\u017ejanca, extending their advantage as they raced toward the finish. Inside the final 10 kilometres, Evenepoel shook his head in frustration after Ciccone refused to take a turn at the front.<\/p>\n<p>Evenepoel led into the final corner at 300 metres, but Ciccone used the inside line to take the front, looking like he had the win in the bag. Evenepoel responded with a powerful acceleration, and the two threw their bikes toward the line, leaving the result too close to call. Both had to wait for confirmation before Evenepoel screamed in joy, while Ciccone was left bitterly disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>After his Belgian teammates controlled the race and shut down every move, Evenepoel attacked twice, sliding out on a corner following his first move, and then four kilometres later, he attacked again and powered clear with Ciccone.<\/p>\n<p>Behind, Italy\u2019s Scaroni jumped from the chase group with 14 kilometres, and held on to take the bronze medal, crossing the line 59 seconds back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have to thank my teammates a lot. The race they did was exactly how we wanted to do, and it was a bit of a tricky situation. Second last time on the climb, I think I put a nice attack but I went a bit too fast in the corner and I just slid away. I think there I could have could have gone, but in the end we stayed calm and we came back to the plan. And then I put an attack just before the descent. And then I was with Cicco in the front so we worked together pretty well,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c9432d70-bfcf-11f1-9023-7d2248e927ff-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI thought I was not gonna get it [the win] anymore, but then I saw him slowing down quite a lot, a hundred meters to go and I just came just over him on the finish line.\u201d<\/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\">With the victory, Evenepoel added the one championship jersey, at the elite level, that was missing in his palmares which includes the Belgian national and the rainbow World jersey.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI&#8217;m super happy, super proud of this. This performance was honestly really tough week for me after the deception of the world. So I think it was playing more in my head than i&#8217;ve been showing. So it&#8217;s a big relief to be back on a good level today and to complete my Championship jerseys so it feels amazing.\u201d<\/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\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MffRCd5Xii7t3bo76ETiGX-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\">Grand Prix de Qu\u00e9bec: Remco Evenepoel takes narrow victory over Giulio Ciccone in Canadian WorldTour opener<\/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\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jqTrbEBT3gLZneqZVbLugC-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\">Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa: Remco Evenepoel wins Spanish classic for a fourth time in a two-up sprint with Richard Carapaz<\/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\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MNGANqKE8QcUwtmSW2apLm-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\">UEC European Championships: H\u00e9ctor Alv\u00e1rez solos to victory in under-23 men&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-remco-repays-a-stifling-ride-from-his-belgian-team\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Remco repays a stifling ride from his Belgian team<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c760638c-c007-11f1-b7c0-c3c292000e4e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The course for the elite men\u2019s race at the European Championships was similar to that for the women, with an 85km winding leg from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, preceding the closing circuits around \u0160en\u010dur. However, rather than taking on two of the 22km laps, the men had five to deal with, making for a 196.3km race with almost 2,500m of vertical ascent.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all the climbing came on the circuit, the Championships\u2019 signature climb to Mo\u017ejanca providing a stiff test, climbing at an average gradient of 10.3% for its 2.1km.<\/p>\n<p>A slightly drawn-out battle for the break lasted for the opening 15km before five riders got away, but with the Danish team particularly active at the front of the peloton, they were unable to gain a conclusive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>With 50km done Jakob S\u00f6derqvist (Sweden), Josef \u010cern\u00fd (Czechia), Tiago Antunes (Portugal), Fabian Weiss (Switzerland), Jochem Kerckhart (Netherlands) and the retiring home rider Luka Mezgec were still only 1:10 up the road.<\/p>\n<p>Riding on the front of the bunch, the Belgian team only allowed the gap to grow once a two-man chase group was caught.<\/p>\n<p>With just over 110km to go, the leaders crossed the finish line for the first time with the peloton still less than 1:20 behind, and other nations assisting Belgium in monitoring the front of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p>As was expected, the pace lifted on the approach to the first ascent of the climb and when the leaders reached the bottom, the peloton was just 35 seconds behind. Only Kerckhaert, Antunes and Weiss survived the climb as the action began in the peloton, which was only 20 seconds back, though they led over the plateau and onto the narrow, recently resurfaced descent.<\/p>\n<p>Persistence paid off for the leading trio, and their lead survived onto the second lap, the Belgian team leaving them hanging out to dry as they continued to lead the bunch, which had already lost almost half its 115 starters.<\/p>\n<p>Oddly, the chaser-in-chief as the leaders approached the climb was S\u00f6derqvist, the Swede attacking the peloton which had caught him less than a lap before, though he was back in the bunch the moment the road ramped upward. With the Italians taking control and the Belgians melting into the peloton on the bottom of the climb, the three leaders were also caught.<\/p>\n<p>Jan Christen launched the first attack from the reduced peloton, the Swiss rider being allowed to head over the top of the climb alone; though, with the Belgians back on the front, he was soon back in the fold.<\/p>\n<p>On the third lap, the Italians upped the pressure the next time up the climb, with 60 kilometres to go, but swung off, leaving Belgian\u2019s Ramses Debruyne to set a hard pace with Remco Evenepoel on his wheel, as more riders, including Mads Pedersen shelled off the back, once again.<\/p>\n<p>The high pace caused a split of around 22 riders at the front, with the chase group including Pedersen and Danish teammates facing a 35-second deficit to claw back, which they did after expending a ton of energy. Meanwhile, France\u2019s Pavel Sivakov took a solo flyer on the descent, forcing Belgium to reel him in while his teammates could sit on in the peloton down to 42 riders.<\/p>\n<p>The scenario repeated on the next ascent of the decisive climb, but this time Slovenia moved to the front. Matej Mohori\u010d and then Jan Tratnik set a fierce tempo for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d, who tucked in behind the Belgian team as they again drove the pace, shutting down every attack. With 36km to go, Belgium launched Remco Evenepoel, while Italy\u2019s Giulio Ciccone accelerated at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>But Evenepoel slid out after overcooking a corner, leaving Ciccone to continue solo. Evenepoel got up quickly and, with the help of his teammates, reeled back in the Italian, who slowed down, probably thinking it was too early to be solo.<\/p>\n<p>About four kilometres later, Evenepoel attacked again, with Ciccone quickly joining him. The pair raced down the descent, with the Belgian driving the pace and doing most of the work to build a gap over a small chase group led by Rogli\u010d. As they crossed the line to begin the final lap, Tadej Poga\u010dar waved to the crowd from the race director\u2019s car.<\/p>\n<p>With 20 kilometres to go, Evenepoel and Ciccone had 30 seconds to a disorganised chase group, with Evenepoel\u2019s teammates disrupting the rhythm. France finally put riders at the front, but by then, the gap was 40 seconds and it was too little, too late.<\/p>\n<p>The pair continued to push the pace, with Evenepoel doing most of the work, leading to the final sprint.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-ec635074-c005-11f1-b9e1-41b2610b56e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Position<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rider (Country) Team<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Time Gap<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4:16:37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Giulio Ciccone (Ita) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 1 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Christian Scaroni (Ita) XDS Astana<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Toms Skujins (Lat) Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ivan Romeo Abad (Spa) Movistar Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ramses Debruyne (Bel) Alpecin-Premier Tech<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Emil Herzog (Ger) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 6 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Maxim Van Gils (Bel) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 7 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Fra) Decathlon CMA CGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Slo) Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mathys Rondel (Fra) Tudor Pro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Romain Gregoire (Fra) Groupama-FDJ United<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2:08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Jakob Omrzel (Slo) Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 12 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>K\u00e9vin Vauquelin (Fra) Ineos Grenadiers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 13 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marc Hirschi (Swi) Tudor Pro Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 14 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mikkel Fr\u00f8lich Honor\u00e9 (Den) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 15 &#8211; Cell 2 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Alex Baudin (Fra) EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 16 &#8211; 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