Determined to claim victory, Remco Evenepoel is venturing forth in the Tour of Britain, only trailing the race leader by two seconds after re-entering the realm of triumph.
In the rolling hills of south Wales, the Tour of Britain Men's race reached its fifth stage, with Remco Evenepoel, the Soudal Quick-Step rider, claiming the top spot. This victory marks Evenepoel's second road race win of 2025, following his triumph at Brabantse Pijl.
Evenepoel's road to success in the Tour of Britain has not been without its challenges. His year started slowly after a collision with a Belgian post van in December, which left him sidelined for several months. Despite this setback, Evenepoel has shown resilience and determination, maintaining the impression that he is back in form.
The Tour of Britain is significant for Evenepoel, as it is his first race back since the news of his contract change was announced. In 2025, Evenepoel revealed that he would be leaving Soudal Quick-Step early for Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe next year, a move that was confirmed after seven seasons with his current employers. This signing is seen as a major coup for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe.
Evenepool's win in the Tour of Britain was a close-fought battle against Tom Gloag (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Oscar Onley (Picnic PostNL). His sprint at the top of the climb was hard-fought, but Evenepoel managed to edge out his competitors for the victory.
Evenepoel currently finds himself two seconds off Romain Grégoire in the overall standings, with the Tour of Britain's final stage in Cardiff on Sunday. Despite the tight competition, Evenepoel expressed his intention to go all-in for the win on stage six, despite the expected rainy conditions.
The wind was present and strong enough to prevent long-range attacks from sticking, but not strong enough to disturb Evenepoel's nascent moustache. Evenepoel's moustache will get wet on stage six of the Tour of Britain, adding another layer of excitement to an already thrilling race.
In addition to his road race victories, Evenepoel has also won four time trial triumphs in 2025, including at the Tour de France. With his win in the Tour of Britain, Evenepoel could potentially secure his first overall victory since the Volta ao Algarve at the beginning of 2024.
Evenepoel's departure from Soudal Quick-Step and his move to Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe will undoubtedly shake up the cycling world. However, for now, the focus remains on the Tour of Britain, where Evenepoel is determined to make his mark.
