Remco Evenepoel has set his sights firmly on achieving even
greater success in 2025, emphasizing the need for full commitment from his
teammates as he prepares for the next Tour de France. The Belgian star was
awarded the Flandrien last night, recognizing him as the Belgian cyclist of the
year after a remarkable 2024 season.
At just 24, Evenepoel had an outstanding debut at the Tour
de France, securing the white jersey for best young rider and finishing an
impressive third in the general classification. His momentum continued with
double gold at the Olympics and a successful defence of his world time trial
title, solidifying his reputation as one of cycling’s elite. Despite these
achievements, the season was overshadowed by Tadej Pogacar’s historic triple
crown, which made Pogacar the most talked-about rider of the year.
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Looking ahead, Evenepoel has higher expectations for himself
and Soudal - Quick Step in 2025. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, he said, “The Tour is
not a toy. It is not easy to ride a classification there. Everyone really has
to be 110 %. I am not going to say that it was not good this year, but I do
think that it could have been better. Then I am talking about the form of
certain riders.”
Evenepoel’s desire for a Grand Tour victory remains strong.
“My third place in the Tour has motivated me enormously to do better in a Grand
Tour. It does not matter which one, but, I would really like to have the
feeling of winning a Grand Tour again. So that will be the focus,” he added.
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Reflecting on his strengths, Evenepoel highlighted his
progress in time trials and climbing. “Last season I dominated the time trials.
I also noticed that I am among the better climbers, but there are two even
better. Pogacar and Vingegaard are my new reference points,” he noted.
Despite his young age, Evenepoel is acutely aware of the
fleeting nature of an athlete’s peak years. “You can say that I am young and
still have time to win Grand Tours, but I will be 25. Maybe I will do this for
another five or six years, so the time is now. Everyone knows that my remaining
goals are to win the Giro and the Tour, so I want to invest fully in that.”
As the 2025 season approaches, Evenepoel’s focus on pushing
himself and his team to new heights signals an exciting chapter in his career
and a renewed determination to claim victory at cycling’s highest level.
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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