In the hard time, a Tour favorite decided to give up this Saturday at the start of the 14th stage of the 112nd edition of the Grande Boucle.
We felt him coming, unfortunately … in great difficulty on Chrono in Côte de Friday between Loudenvielle and the Altiport de Peyragudes, Remco Evenepoel, yet a specialist in exercise, posted disturbing limits. And concern, we went to amazement this Saturday, on the occasion of the 14th stage of this
Tour de France 2025.
Released from the first ramps of the legendary Col du Tourmalet, first of the four ascents on the program of this queen stage of the Pyrenees, the 25 -year -old Belgian was unable to keep the pace imposed by the peloton. Touched morally, and manifestly physically too, he finally decided to get to the ground and throw in the towel.
Third last year for his first participation in the Grande Boucle, Remco Evenepoel was still third of the general at the dawn of this 14e stage. The Olympic champion, who also wore the best young white jersey, was pointed at 7’24 ”of the untouchable leader, Tadej Pogacar.
Evenepoel leaves the round before a stage in your pocket
After a rather good first week, the leader of Sudal Quick-Step showed its limits as soon as the road has come up. Despite everything, he left this 2025 Tour de France with a stage victory won during the time trial around Caen.
To explain the Belgian runner’s mixturehis trainer Pelgrim said before the 14the stage that ” He did not recover well from the Dauphiné. He suffered from allergies, his training program had to be adapted, and he also needed additional rest. This undoubtedly impacted his preparation. ” Effectively.
