Remco took the lead in the general classification of the Tour of the Basque Country.
“I think I can be proud of myself! Putting on the leader’s yellow jersey on the eve of the final finish in one of the most difficult WorldTour stage races of the season and with such a field, it leaves me without voice…”
Despite the cold rain that drenched the heights of Mallabia and a good part of the Basque Country this Friday evening, Remco Evenepoel had a smile from ear to ear!
Dolphin of Primoz Roglic for five small seconds on the morning of the 5th stage of the Tour of the Basque Country, the Brabançon achieved an impressive tour de force by creating a decisive movement 19 km from the finish. Behind the Soler-Rodriguez duo then at the head of the race, the runner from Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl launched a sharp offensive and took in his wake six men including Vingegaard and Martinez, teammates of Roglic and Yates trapped by a very good blow tactic covered by world champion Julian Alaphilippe.