"Seems I have bad legs today" - Remco Evenepoel jokes about a cycling myth after contracting a puncture on a rest day coffee ride

Remco Evenepoel has done it, and on his golden timetrial special he has taken the gold medal also at World Time Trial Championships on Sunday. A day later, he and compatriot Victor Campenaerts (9th in the time trial) went out for a quick spin with view to the road race. However the duo was forced to stop after the younger one contracted a puncture.

"Today is not my day," the video begins with a quick camera shot at the champion who seems to be calling for mechanical back-up. Evenepoel's golden road special is leaning against the wall.

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His national team colleague Victor Campenaerts comments the situation via his light-hearted Instagram blog: "Legend has that you only get a flat tire when you're in a bad shape. The contrary has been proven. Guys, if you get a flat tire, don't you worry," Campenaerts busts the myth. "Seems I have bad legs today," Remco replies with a smug look on his face.

Thus, a new chapter in Evenepoel's "bad luck" Zurich story was written. The 24-year-old had from ideal entrance into the time trial yesterday, with mechanic fixing his chain problems on the starting ramp. Then, Belgian's computer refused to cooperate from the get-go and Evenepoel was forced to ride for gold "by feel". With this puncture, let's hope the thrid will be the last and we can sit back and enjoy the battle for road crown on Sunday.

Campenaerts then refers to Evenepoel's techincal problems the day before: "Powermeter working today?" Remco looks back at his bike to visually check and confirms: "Yes, the magnet is still attached." He then continues as if he knew what was on Campenaert's mind: "My chain still didn't drop, so that's a good start. But yeah... It's the hours in pants that count."

In the end, the two Belgians head off to a nearby café to grab a warm drink that surely helped them pass the time waiting for Belgian mechanics to arrive.

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