"If Wout would win on Sunday and I would win on Friday, that would be good" - Remco Evenepoel hoping for double Belgian World Championship success

Remco Evenepoel will be out to retain the Rainbow Jersey at the Glasgow World Championships, whether that is on the road or in the time-trial he doesn't seem to mind. As long as it's a fellow Belgian that wins the road race.

“We have three different cards to play. We must use our strengths together. I think we have the strongest team," says the Soudal - Quick-Step rider, referencing the star-studded lineup the Belgium team can boast including the likes of Wout van Aert and Jasper Philipsen in conversation with Wielerflits. "If Wout would win on Sunday and I would win on Friday, that would be good for me too."

The actual course of the men's elite road race has been a bit controversial with a number of the Belgian team being critical, including van Aert and Tiesj Benoot. “The track is a bit Formula 1-like. It is certainly not as easy as it was said beforehand," says Evenepoel. "I do have some questions about some passages. The crash barriers could sometimes be a little more on the side.”

Does Evenepoel foresee himself launching a long-range attack, a la Liege-Bastogne-Liege? “Why not, a solo is possible on all courses. I may be targeted, so my two companions will be important. It is very important that we have three trump cards. Wout rode a very good season and Jasper won 1000 stages in the Tour,” he concludes confidently.