The professional cyclist Remco Evenepoel, who was still a great soccer talent six years ago, wins the Vuelta a España while retaining his old strengths. Nevertheless, he has to put up with criticism, from a former Belgian cycling star of all people.
Remco Evenepoel with his victory on the 18th stage. Here he prevails in a duel man against man, against the first pursuer Enric Mas.
The fist went into the air when Remco Evenepoel had survived the ride through the Sierra around Madrid unscathed and crossed the finish line at Puerto de Navacerrada in fifth place. The enormous pressure that weighed on him erupted. At that moment, the man in the red jersey knew: he was certain of the overall victory at this Vuelta a España.