Evenepoel back in action, but not chasing Dauphiné victory
Remco Evenepoel is easing back into racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné after a high-altitude training block in the Sierra Nevada. The Olympic champ isn’t eyeing the overall win this time, with Tour de France prep taking priority. “I’m mainly here to check my form,” he told Sporza. “Of course, I’d love to go for some strong results, especially in the time trial, but we’ll take it stage by stage.”
Team manager Tom Steels is also managing expectations. “The time trial will give us some insight, though the gaps probably won’t be huge. The real test comes in the final mountain stages,” he said. “Remco has a strong, balanced team around him, and we’re going to do our best—but fighting for the GC isn’t the plan.”
