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NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France early in Stage 14
LUCHON-SUPERBAGNERES, France — Tour de France contender Remco Evenepoel withdrew from the race during the final Pyrenean stage on Saturday. The 25-year-old Belgian rider, who was third overall, struggled early on as the peloton faced another day of suffering during Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. The Olympic champion, who was wearing the white jersey for the best young rider, got dropped on the ascent of the Tourmalet climb. It was the first of four big mountains on the day's program, including the final ascent to the ski resort of Superbagnères, which is more than 12 kilometers long. After handing out bottles to fans, the time-trial world champion got off his bike and and climbed into a car from his Soudal Quick-Step team, retiring from the race. Evenepoel won the opening time trial of the Tour but suffered in the Pyrenees. After struggling during Friday's uphill race against the clock to Peyragudes, he had managed to keep his third place in the general classification, more than seven minutes behind race leader Tadej Pogačar. Mattias Skjelmose, a good climber from the Lidl-Trek team, also abandoned following a crash early in the stage. The race finishes on July 27 in Paris.
LeMonde
3 days ago
- Sport
- LeMonde
Tour de France: White jersey bearer Remco Evenepoel abandons
Tour de France contender Remco Evenepoel withdrew from the race during the final Pyrenean stage on Saturday, July 19. The 25-year-old Belgian rider, who was third overall, struggled early on as the peloton faced another day of suffering during Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. The Olympic champion, who was wearing the white jersey for the best young rider, got dropped on the ascent of the Tourmalet climb. It was the first of four big mountains on the day's program, including the final ascent to the ski resort of Superbagnères, which is more than 12 kilometers long. After handing out bottles to fans, the time-trial world champion got off his bike and climbed into a car from his Soudal Quick-Step team, retiring from the race. Evenepoel won the opening time trial of the Tour but suffered in the Pyrénées. After struggling during Friday's uphill race against the clock to Peyragudes, he had managed to keep his third place in the general classification, more than seven minutes behind race leader Tadej Pogacar. Mattias Skjelmose, a good climber from the Lidl-Trek team, also abandoned following a crash early in the stage.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France ends in heartbreak; star rider abandons race during Stage 14
Remco Evenepoel, one of its brightest stars of the 2025 Tour de France, was forced to abandon the race during Stage 14. The 25-year-old Belgian, representing Soudal Quick-Step, had been holding third place in the general classification (GC) and wearing the white jersey as the best young rider. However, the demanding Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagneres proved difficult, bringing his campaign to a premature end. Stage 14, with its four major climbs, including the iconic Col du Tourmalet, was a make-or-break moment. Early in the stage, Remco Evenepoel found himself in trouble as the peloton tackled the Tourmalet's 19 km ascent, averaging a brutal 7.4% gradient. Unable to match the pace, he was dropped with 108 kilometers remaining, a devastating blow for a rider. As the peloton powered ahead, Evenepoel briefly followed a small group led by his teammates, trailing about a minute behind. However, the gap widened, and the signs were ominous. His teammate Valentin Paret-Peintre was given the freedom to pursue his own result, signaling that the team's focus had shifted. With 100 kilometers to go, Evenepoel made the difficult decision to step off his bike. He handed his water bottle to a young fan before climbing into the Soudal Quick-Step team car, officially ending his 2025 Tour de France. This abandonment marks a stark contrast to Evenepoel's debut in 2024, where he secured an impressive third overall. The young Belgian, who won the Vuelta a Espana in 2022 and the opening time trial of this year's Tour, had high hopes for a podium finish. Remco Evenepoel's difficulties began in the days leading up to Stage 14. The Pyrenees, with their punishing climbs, exposed vulnerabilities in the Olympic champion's form. On Friday's uphill individual time trial to Peyragudes, he struggled to keep pace but managed to stick to his third-place position, trailing race leader Tadej Pogacar by over seven minutes. Reflecting on his performance, Evenepoel admitted, 'Yesterday was bad, today was worse.' Remco Evenepoel wasn't the only casualty of Stage 14's brutality. Mattias Skjelmose of Lidl-Trek, known for his climbing ability, also abandoned after an early crash. Meanwhile, race leader Tadej Pogacar continued his dominance, having already crushed his rivals in a recent time trial. His lead in the GC remains commanding as the Tour de France race heads toward its conclusion in Paris on July 27.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France early in Stage 14
LUCHON-SUPERBAGNERES, France (AP) — Tour de France contender Remco Evenepoel withdrew from the race during the final Pyrenean stage on Saturday. The 25-year-old Belgian rider, who was third overall, struggled early on as the peloton faced another day of suffering during Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. The Olympic champion, who was wearing the white jersey for the best young rider, got dropped on the ascent of the Tourmalet climb. It was the first of four big mountains on the day's program, including the final ascent to the ski resort of Superbagnères, which is more than 12 kilometers long. After handing out bottles to fans, the time-trial world champion got off his bike and and climbed into a car from his Soudal Quick-Step team, retiring from the race. Evenepoel won the opening time trial of the Tour but suffered in the Pyrenees. After struggling during Friday's uphill race against the clock to Peyragudes , he had managed to keep his third place in the general classification, more than seven minutes behind race leader Tadej Pogačar. Mattias Skjelmose, a good climber from the Lidl-Trek team, also abandoned following a crash early in the stage. The race finishes on July 27 in Paris. ___ AP sports:
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France early in Stage 14
LUCHON-SUPERBAGNERES, France (AP) — Tour de France contender Remco Evenepoel withdrew from the race during the final Pyrenean stage on Saturday. The 25-year-old Belgian rider, who was third overall, struggled early on as the peloton faced another day of suffering during Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. The Olympic champion, who was wearing the white jersey for the best young rider, got dropped on the ascent of the Tourmalet climb. It was the first of four big mountains on the day's program, including the final ascent to the ski resort of Superbagnères, which is more than 12 kilometers long. After handing out bottles to fans, the time-trial world champion got off his bike and and climbed into a car from his Soudal Quick-Step team, retiring from the race. Evenepoel won the opening time trial of the Tour but suffered in the Pyrenees. After struggling during Friday's uphill race against the clock to Peyragudes, he had managed to keep his third place in the general classification, more than seven minutes behind race leader Tadej Pogačar. Mattias Skjelmose, a good climber from the Lidl-Trek team, also abandoned following a crash early in the stage. The race finishes on July 27 in Paris. ___ AP sports:
