Remco Evenepoel Makes History with Victory at Volta ao Algarve
“Our team is one of the most successful in the World Tour since the start of the season.”
Remco Evenepoel secured his overall victory at the Volta ao Algarve, making history as the first rider in four decades to achieve three wins at the prestigious Portuguese race. Evenepoel’s stellar performance at the 50th edition of the race not only marked his 12th victory in a stage race but also solidified his exceptional start to the season, setting the stage for his upcoming participation in next month’s Paris-Nice.
“I’m very happy with my win! I felt good today, I had a great team around me, strong legs, and I’m delighted I could bring it home. It means a lot to have such a great start to the season, with three victories in the space of a week,” said Evenepoel following his impressive win.
The final stage of the race witnessed a challenging and intense competition, with Evenepoel and his Soudal Quick-Step teammates maintaining composure and confidence despite the pressure from a large 20-man breakaway. The team’s strategic control over the gap of the escapees and their calm approach reflected their mental strength and teamwork.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Evenepoel remarked, “It was a good week for us and we can be content with how things went. I’m proud of the guys, because they remained calm at all times and showed how strong we are mentally. We never panicked, regardless of the situation, and knew how to handle all the situations.”
Evenepoel’s exceptional achievement at the Volta ao Algarve has set a new milestone in his career, with the Belgian rider expressing his desire to return and strive for further victories at the renowned race.
