First victory for Remco Evenepoel on the Tour de France nevertheless it’s not over: ‘We’ll consider the rostrum’

After an excellent duel with Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel received his first stage of the Tour de France within the time trial for his debut on the large loop. On the end, the world champion of the self-discipline reacted to his victory.

Clearly, the principle particular person involved was over the moon. “It is loopy, I loved each metre of this time trial. I used to be having a very good day. The climb was fairly tough. I needed to start out rapidly however I had to avoid wasting for the climb, which wasn’t straightforward. The descent afterwards was fairly technical and quick whereas I used to be a bit on the restrict. Successful is unbelievable, I am very joyful and really proud. It is an ideal day, additionally taking time from the others. Mission achieved. Now we’ll concentrate on Saturday, and clearly Sunday.”

On the finish of his race, Evenepoel scared all his followers by elevating his hand, an indication of bother, earlier than persevering with to journey as if nothing had occurred. “I assumed I had a flat tire. Perhaps somebody within the viewers threw glass or it hit somebody nevertheless it sounded the identical. I used to be a bit scared however after a number of hundred meters I knew there was nothing and that I needed to proceed and overlook about this worry. I needed to take dangers on the finish as a result of I knew that Tadej Pogacar got here again sturdy behind.”

Nonetheless second total, the Belgian can see it coming with a one-minute lead over Primoz Roglicfourth. “Pogacar will in all probability be unreachable however you by no means know what can occur in a race. The extra I race, the higher I really feel. We’ll in all probability focus extra on a podium, we are going to attempt to get there as a result of I’ve the legs for it. We should proceed and revel in it.”he defined, whereas he had somewhat talked about a “high 5” earlier than leaving.