One of cycling’s brightest stars is set to make his
long-awaited return to racing. Remco Evenepoel, who lit up the 2024 season, will
rejoin the peloton at Brabantse Pijl on April 18th, just nine days
from now.
Evenepoel has not raced since Il Lombardia last autumn,
after a serious crash with a van during a training ride in December forced him
to delay the start of his 2025 campaign.
If it were not for Tadej Pogacar, Remco would likely have
been the rider of the year. He was third in the Tour de France on debut, with a
stage win and the white jersey, and then won double Olympic Gold, and the world
time trial championship.
His comeback begins on familiar terrain, but there’s a new
addition to his racing calendar too. According to Het Laatste Nieuws,
Evenepoel has added the Belgian National Time Trial Championships to his
schedule.
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Currently, the 25-year-old is in Sierra Nevada on an
altitude training camp alongside the Giro d’Italia selection of Soudal - Quick-Step,
fine-tuning his form ahead of his return.
Here is his full confirmed schedule for the coming months:
- Brabantse Pijl – April 18th
- Amstel Gold Race – April 20th
- La Flèche Wallonne – April 23rd
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège – April 27th
- Tour de Romandie - 29th April - 4th May
- Critérium du Dauphiné – June 8-June 15
- ITT Belgian National Championships
- Tour de France – July 5th
- UCI World Championships (Time Trial) - September 21st
- UCI World Championships (Road Race) September 28th
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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