Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel is already setting his sights on his next big challenge in 2025. After a 2023 season marked by mixed results, including a strong performance at the Giro d’Italia and the World Championships, Evenepoel has begun to prepare meticulously for a more ambitious year. With a clear focus on his ultimate goal of winning the Tour de France, the 24-year-old is making strategic adjustments to his training, race schedule, and even his team dynamics to ensure he peaks at the right time.
Evenepoel’s decision to aim for the Tour de France in 2025 reflects his evolving ambitions. While he has already won the Vuelta a España in 2022 and dominated classic races like the World Championships and Liège–Bastogne–Liège, the Tour remains the one major Grand Tour that has eluded him. Given his prodigious talent, Evenepoel’s pursuit of the yellow jersey has been seen as a natural progression in his career.
To achieve this, Evenepoel is adjusting his training regimen to focus on the specific demands of the Tour. This includes longer, more intense high-altitude camps and more emphasis on his time trialing abilities, which will be crucial in a race that rewards consistency across all stages. He is also targeting key spring classics to fine-tune his form and build confidence heading into the summer.
In terms of team dynamics, Evenepoel has made it clear that his ambition to win the Tour requires support from his team, Soudal-Quick Step. The squad will likely be reshaped around him, ensuring that he has a robust supporting cast, particularly in the mountains and on the flat stages.
Although the 2025 Tour de France is still some time away, Evenepoel’s early preparations signal his readiness to face the challenges that lie ahead. With the right strategy, support, and focus, he could well become the next Belgian cyclist to conquer the prestigious Grand Tour.
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