{"id":2189743,"date":"2026-10-10T17:20:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189743"},"modified":"2026-10-10T17:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:20:50","slug":"i-havent-found-my-top-form-since-the-tour-de-france-remco-evenepoel-comes-up-short-at-il-lombardia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189743","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I haven&#8217;t found my top form since the Tour de France&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel comes up short at Il Lombardia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4XWyqQGQSpjEWa6kujHKua-2518-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LZxKkZuJwwVW7NntThzLJT-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LZxKkZuJwwVW7NntThzLJT-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Attritional 2026 edition of Il Lombardia won with brilliant solo attack\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    \u2018I know my shape is kind of really bad\u2019- Tadej Poga\u010dar comes to terms with missing European Championships in Slovenia\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; 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settling for fourth place.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-575c2a38-c4cd-11f1-9559-6f919d39ba5f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel came into the race as one of the top favourites but when Paul Seixas lit up the race on the Civiglio climb, it was clear he would not be winning it, as he wasn&#8217;t even among the few riders who could hold the Frenchman&#8217;s wheel for a short period of time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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In the last hour of the race, I didn&#8217;t feel at my best anymore. I haven&#8217;t really found my top form since the Tour, and in races like today, that speaks for itself,&#8221; Evenepoel told Belgian broadcaster <em>Sporza<\/em> at the finish.<\/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\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in Il Lombardia<\/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\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;World Championships were just a snapshot&#8217; \u2013 Back to full confidence, Remco Evenepoel says victory at Il Lombardia would make 2026 his &#8216;best season yet&#8217;<\/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\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel described a &#8220;tricky moment&#8221; when three rival teams launched dangerous riders up the road on the Madonna del Ghisallo, with World Champion Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) slipping clear and giving their teams an excuse to sit back in the bunch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates managed the situation well and stitched the race back together, but when the race exploded on that crucial section of the Civiglio, Evenepoel&#8217;s race imploded.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PA7KYLeMYs6JbyHNQHJEZH\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PA7KYLeMYs6JbyHNQHJEZH slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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It certainly wasn&#8217;t my best day on the bike, but it wasn&#8217;t a bad one either. We have nothing to reproach ourselves for. There were simply stronger riders today,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was an uneventful end to a season that began with a trio of wins in Mallorca in January, the overall Volta a Valenciana in February, a win in the Amstel Gold Race and podiums in the Tour of Flanders and Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge in April before a 69-day break from competition before the best Tour de France performance of his career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although his shape has been uneven since the Tour, he still scored his fourth win in the San Sebastian Classic, and even on a bad day in Lombardia, he was still just one rung off the podium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Look, it has been quite a long season. 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Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/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 class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in 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\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;World Championships were just a snapshot&#8217; \u2013 Back to full confidence, Remco Evenepoel says victory at Il Lombardia would make 2026 his &#8216;best season yet&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/span><\/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\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t need to start panicking&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel already refocused on World Championships after missing freshness and punch in GP de Montr\u00e9al<\/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\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The lights went out&#8217; \u2013 No excuses for disappointed Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert as they fail to deliver on expectations at World Championships<\/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\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was a good decision&#8217; \u2013 Is Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s controversial break from racing behind his rising Tour de France form arc?<\/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 Teams &amp; Riders<\/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\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in 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\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-320-80.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;It hasn&#8217;t been the easiest year&#8217; &#8211; Marianne Vos finishes a tough season on a history-making high at the UCI Gravel World Championships<\/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\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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settling for fourth place.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-575c2a38-c4cd-11f1-9559-6f919d39ba5f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel came into the race as one of the top favourites but when Paul Seixas lit up the race on the Civiglio climb, it was clear he would not be winning it, as he wasn&#8217;t even among the few riders who could hold the Frenchman&#8217;s wheel for a short period of time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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In the last hour of the race, I didn&#8217;t feel at my best anymore. I haven&#8217;t really found my top form since the Tour, and in races like today, that speaks for itself,&#8221; Evenepoel told Belgian broadcaster <em>Sporza<\/em> at the finish.<\/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\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in Il Lombardia<\/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\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;World Championships were just a snapshot&#8217; \u2013 Back to full confidence, Remco Evenepoel says victory at Il Lombardia would make 2026 his &#8216;best season yet&#8217;<\/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\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel described a &#8220;tricky moment&#8221; when three rival teams launched dangerous riders up the road on the Madonna del Ghisallo, with World Champion Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) slipping clear and giving their teams an excuse to sit back in the bunch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates managed the situation well and stitched the race back together, but when the race exploded on that crucial section of the Civiglio, Evenepoel&#8217;s race imploded.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PA7KYLeMYs6JbyHNQHJEZH\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PA7KYLeMYs6JbyHNQHJEZH slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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It certainly wasn&#8217;t my best day on the bike, but it wasn&#8217;t a bad one either. We have nothing to reproach ourselves for. There were simply stronger riders today,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was an uneventful end to a season that began with a trio of wins in Mallorca in January, the overall Volta a Valenciana in February, a win in the Amstel Gold Race and podiums in the Tour of Flanders and Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge in April before a 69-day break from competition before the best Tour de France performance of his career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although his shape has been uneven since the Tour, he still scored his fourth win in the San Sebastian Classic, and even on a bad day in Lombardia, he was still just one rung off the podium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Look, it has been quite a long season. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in 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\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;World Championships were just a snapshot&#8217; \u2013 Back to full confidence, Remco Evenepoel says victory at Il Lombardia would make 2026 his &#8216;best season yet&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/span><\/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\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfmCU34VZ5Wv9TTZ3zKuFA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t need to start panicking&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel already refocused on World Championships after missing freshness and punch in GP de Montr\u00e9al<\/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\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/maAfCNMWWiPyWyGVyVAPmD-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The lights went out&#8217; \u2013 No excuses for disappointed Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert as they fail to deliver on expectations at World Championships<\/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\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AiQGTNvq4wV9XT8PtLHC3S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It was a good decision&#8217; \u2013 Is Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s controversial break from racing behind his rising Tour de France form arc?<\/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 Teams &amp; Riders<\/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\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in 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\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7qBcpExXYhBCiWiF7qni8-320-80.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;It hasn&#8217;t been the easiest year&#8217; &#8211; Marianne Vos finishes a tough season on a history-making high at the UCI Gravel World Championships<\/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\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-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\">Bauke Mollema, Pello Bilbao and other retiring riders receive guard of honour send-off at 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\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lot of eyes have been on me and I need to learn how to deal with that&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock adjusts to favourite status ahead of 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\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bauke Mollema, Pello Bilbao and other retiring riders receive guard of honour send-off at 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\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-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 just had nothing to lose&#8217; 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In the last hour of the race, I didn&#8217;t feel at my best anymore. I haven&#8217;t really found my top form since the Tour, and in races like today, that speaks for itself,&#8221; Evenepoel told Belgian broadcaster <em>Sporza<\/em> at the finish.<\/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\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VuJ8zRrDHSTTH4u3657ZfZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I just went into the red and that was it&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock pays for following Paul Seixas&#8217; race-winning move in Il Lombardia<\/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\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtXyoi5hkBzbsggs9ag5de-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;World Championships were just a snapshot&#8217; \u2013 Back to full confidence, Remco Evenepoel says victory at Il Lombardia would make 2026 his &#8216;best season yet&#8217;<\/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\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2PvZYBCudu4S2T5TREjWe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I suffered quite a bit from the rain&#8217; &#8211; tenacious Remco Evenepoel retains podium spot at Tour de France despite struggling on stage 14 final ascent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel described a &#8220;tricky moment&#8221; when three rival teams launched dangerous riders up the road on the Madonna del Ghisallo, with World Champion Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) slipping clear and giving their teams an excuse to sit back in the bunch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Evenepoel&#8217;s Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates managed the situation well and stitched the race back together, but when the race exploded on that crucial section of the Civiglio, Evenepoel&#8217;s race imploded.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PA7KYLeMYs6JbyHNQHJEZH\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-PA7KYLeMYs6JbyHNQHJEZH slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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It certainly wasn&#8217;t my best day on the bike, but it wasn&#8217;t a bad one either. We have nothing to reproach ourselves for. There were simply stronger riders today,&#8221; Evenepoel said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was an uneventful end to a season that began with a trio of wins in Mallorca in January, the overall Volta a Valenciana in February, a win in the Amstel Gold Race and podiums in the Tour of Flanders and Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge in April before a 69-day break from competition before the best Tour de France performance of his career.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although his shape has been uneven since the Tour, he still scored his fourth win in the San Sebastian Classic, and even on a bad day in Lombardia, he was still just one rung off the podium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Look, it has been quite a long season. 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