Remco Evenepoel spotted with new moustache on Soudal - Quick-Step training ride: "I'll shave it off when it's time to race"

Remco Evenepoel remains out of competitive action since his December training crash with a BPost van in Belgium. As his Soudal - Quick-Step teammates were doing reconnaissance for the upcoming Omloop Het Nieuwsblad though, the double Olympic champion surprised his team, joining them on their training ride.

"Will I ride along? Yes, otherwise I wouldn't be here," laughed Evenepoel in quotes collected by Sporza, although his own return to a serious racing environment remains some way off at this point in time. "The desire is great, but at the moment not much is possible. But everything is okay. You will receive updates soon."

Arguably the most striking thing to note in the images of Evenepoel back riding with his Soudal - Quick-Step teammates, is the debut of a new look as the Belgian tries out a new moustache + goatee style of facial hair. According to the man himself though, his fans shouldn't be getting too accustomed to this new look. "I'll shave it off when it's time to race again!" Evenepoel laughs, insisting the moustache is not here to stay. 

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