the Belgian Remco Evenepoelworld road champion, celebrated “very satisfied” with his first victory in a team time trial, achieved at the Tour UAE by Soudal Quick Step by one second in EF Education.
This is about Soudal’s second victory after what was achieved on Monday in the sprint of the Belgian Tim Merlier.
“We didn’t realize that we had won the stage because we were concentrating during the time of our nearest rival in general. Ineos posted a very fast time, but it was great to know we won. We executed our plan perfectly and to win by a second was pretty crazy. This is my first team time trial win, and to get back-to-back wins for our team here is great,” said Evenepoel.
For his part, the new leader of the UAE Tour, the Australian from Ineos Lucas PlappHe was also surprised when the official results indicated that he was the new red jersey.
“I didn’t realize it was a red jersey until they read the results. It’s a very close time trial, a specialty that I love in cycling, people don’t know how exciting they are. It’s incredible to be in the red jersey and as a team we are in a very good position for the next stages.”
Source: La Verdad
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