Evenepoel, Reusser Open World Road Championships With Time Trial Wins
- Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel secured his third straight victory in the men's individual time trial event at the 2025 Road Cycling World Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Evenepoel started two and a half minutes after rival Tadej Pogačar, overtaking him on the final cobbled climb while Pogačar faded and finished fourth.
- Evenepoel dominated the 40.6km course, opening a 45-second lead at the first checkpoint and completing it in 49:46.03, with Australian Jay Vine second and Belgium's Ilan Van Wilder third.
- Evenepoel expressed confidence in his performance, saying he was feeling strong and aimed to maintain that level of fitness for the race next Sunday, with the goal of becoming the first rider to secure four consecutive time trial world titles.
- His victory solidified his place among the all-time greats, with only Tony Martin and Fabian Cancellara having surpassed three world time trial titles, while Evenepoel aims to replicate this feat in the upcoming 267km road race scheduled for next Sunday.
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