“I am proud that the 'Remco Reflex' has won an award,”
Evenepoel said with a smile at the presentation. “It is a great initiative that
I would like to associate my name with. Although I would have preferred to do
that without an accident. But I am super proud that I can contribute to road
safety in this way.”
The timing of the campaign’s recognition is poignant. After
months on the sidelines, Evenepoel made a strong return to racing in April,
winning Brabantse Pijl ahead of Wout van Aert, before securing a podium at the
Amstel Gold Race. He is currently preparing for his next big test at the
Critérium du Dauphiné, which starts on 8 June, and then eyes his
Tour de France
return as the centrepiece of his summer where he will face off against Tadej
Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard for the yellow jersey.