Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France Dreams Shattered by Mountain Struggles
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel, riding for Soudal-Quick Step, was forced to abandon the Tour de France during the 14th stage on Saturday. The Olympic champion, who had been in third place overall, struggled significantly on the mountain stages, particularly on the ascent of the Col du Tourmalet, leading to his withdrawal from the race.
Key Points
Evenepoel abandoned the Tour de France on the 14th stage.
He struggled on the mountain stages, particularly during the ascent of the Col du Tourmalet.
Evenepoel was in third place overall before his withdrawal.
He had previously won the stage 5 individual time trial but lost time in subsequent mountain stages.
This marks a disappointing end to his Tour de France campaign, a year after finishing third on his debut.
