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James Shrubsall

'The goal is to arrive competely fresh' – change of plans for Remco Evenepoel as he eyes Tour de France success

Remco Evenepoel at Liege Bastogne Liege 2026.

After analysing his early season, Remco Evenepoel's Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe team have decided to alter his run-in to the Tour de France. He will now miss the Tour Auvergne Rhone-Alpes (formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné) in early June – a race that is traditionally seen as a key warm-up for the Tour.

Instead, the Belgian rider will spend the month undertaking recons for July as well as focused training and recovery.

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