After missing the opening months of the season due to a
serious crash in December 2024, Remco Evenepoel is gradually finding his rhythm
again. The Belgian star has now returned to consistent racing, and while he's
not yet at his imperious best, the signs are promising as he targets a peak
performance at the 2025 Tour de France.
Evenepoel’s comeback began in emphatic fashion. In his first
race back, he outsprinted none other than Wout van Aert to win Brabantse Pijl,
proving that his finishing kick remains deadly. He followed that with a strong
third-place at the Amstel Gold Race, where he singlehandedly reeled in a solo
attack by Tadej Pogacar, something very few riders in the world are capable of.
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His Ardennes campaign showed more mixed signals. Ninth at La
Flèche Wallonne suggested solid form, but a weary 59th at Liège–Bastogne–Liège
hinted at lingering fatigue and rustiness. It was a similar story at the Tour
de Romandie, where he finished fifth overall and capped off the week with a
confidence-boosting win in the final time trial.
Evenepoel himself acknowledges he’s still working his way
back toward full fitness. But with two months to go until the Tour de France
begins on July 5th, he’s following a carefully structured path designed to have
him peaking just in time.
Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad after the conclusion of the Tour
de Romandie, Evenepoel confirmed his summer schedule, which includes a
homecoming of sorts, "We officially decided this week to participate in
the two Belgian Championships. I will ride both the time trial and the road
race," he announced.
The Belgian time trial championship will be held on 27 June
in Brasschaat. Evenepoel has a proud record in the event, taking bronze in
2019, silver in 2021, and the national title in 2022. In 2023, he was fourth
after a crash disrupted his ride. He’ll also aim to win the road race on 29
June in Binche, where he’s targeting his second national title on the road.
In the lead-up to those races, Evenepoel will race the Critérium
du Dauphiné from 8–15 June, traditionally one of the final and most important
tune-ups before the Tour. He will also attend at least one altitude training
camps as part of his final preparations.
After finishing third on his Tour debut last year (complete
with a stage win and the white jersey) Evenepoel is determined to close the gap
to Pogacar and Vingegaard in 2025. His form is still building, but his
trajectory is clear.
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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