Remco Evenepoel awarded prestigious Kristallen Fiets trophy for best Belgian rider of the year
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Remco Evenepoel took a major step in his development over the course of the 2024 season. As a result, the Soudal - Quick-Step leader has now been awarded the prestigious Kristallen Fiets trophy for best Belgian rider of the year at a ceremony in Kruisem on Tuesday evening.
Finishing ahead of teammate Tim Merlier, it marks the fourth time in Evenepoel's career that he has won the award after 2019, 2022 and 2023. “Receiving this trophy for the fourth time in my career makes me proud and happy," reflected the 24-year-old, double Olympic champion afterwards, in quotes collected by Soudal - Quick-Step's official website. "I am satisfied with my season. Maybe I got fewer wins than last year, but I think the quality of those victories counts a lot. Let’s not forget that the crash in the Basque Country derailed my spring and possibly cost me a couple of wins. That’s why, overall, I can be content with what I achieved this year.”
Alongside the double Olympic success in Paris, Evenepoel can look back on a podium at the Tour de France on debut, plus a White Jersey triumph, another World Championship victory in the individual time trial, plus stages of Paris - Nice and the Criterium du Dauphine.
“I’ve made an important step by finishing my first Tour on the podium, but it wasn’t the only highlight of the year, with the gold medals in Paris being something that I’ll forever cherish," Evenepoel reminisces. "The fact that I could remain competitive until towards the end of the season, successfully defending my ITT title at the Worlds and then riding to my first Lombardia podium it’s also important. These are things that motivate me to work even harder and become better next year, when I will start my seventh season in the Soudal Quick-Step season.”
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
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- Mmmm would he be making these comments when he was on the richest team when riding. I think not i suspect. If we want money put into the sport we need sponsors who are prepared to put the money in. No disrespect but his team are 2nd or 3rd div in football terms with riders over the hill or 2nd string riders. If i was a sponsor i would be looking at what publicity am i getting back and Tudor really are just making up the numbers really.paultryan200214-11-2026
- I see (elsewhere) that Alaphilippe had more to say than what got relayed in this stub. Me: he was very good early but his latter third trajectory was the pits. His old boss did what he could (huffed and puffed) but Julian couldn't get his greatness back. Sometimes I wonder if crashes that didn't look like much changed the course of the rider.flyer14-11-2026
- I wouldn't classify it as a gift because the nasty consequences of taking it from Sepp would have been great and would persist and he knew it.flyer14-11-2026
- Ok. Tratnik's good and Red Bull's better so Tratnik may get what he wants.flyer14-11-2026
- Ok. So just saying he wasn't enjoying racing anymore is some kind of explanation? Me saying I don't enjoy his explanation is more explaining than he did.flyer14-11-2026
- Buitrago, was he their best rider in 2026? He's the chief loss for them and Martinez and Tiberi (especially) have to step up or they will be overtaken by Bahrain's younger riders like Omrzel. I'm still somewhat high on Martinez but Tiberi, after showing signs of promise, has fizzled. Bahrain still has a good team but they need to improve and exceed expectations. I'd be happy if Mohoric could manage to return to his better form for maybe one last year at least.flyer14-11-2026
- Hmmm, "... I just gained 30 seconds purely off the bike. Because it's really a big, big improvement compared to the previous bike". Is that marketing for Specialized or serious valid hype, or something in between? Very likely the former.flyer14-11-2026
- Nothing revelatory or controversial. Why do we have to report on Bruyneel's or Armstrong's thinking. It's a shame and enough that the Move's on TV and that people watch it .flyer14-11-2026
- Makes sense that training from home is a big asset or advantage but it's still remarkable that he can put in three quality majors and not pay some heavy price for the exertion. I wish he would have won that tour stage that his crash while leading allowed Carapaz the win. He's a darn good rider and teammate.flyer14-11-2026
- Sounds like we all agree with the over under exaggeration: "The German’s signing does not guarantee that Evenepoel will win the Tour in 2027. "flyer14-11-2026
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Finishing an incredible season with my first podium here at Il Lombardia.🥈🇮🇹🔥 GRATEFUL, the only right word to describe my feelings. I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved together. Thanks to the team, my wife and family, the fans, everyone for the incredible support.🐺💙 My
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