Remco Evenepoel has recently revealed the reasons behind his drop in form during the Tour of Britain, following a period of illness and recovery. The Belgian cyclist admitted that while the illness no longer lingers, the missed training and recovery time have impacted his performance. “My body experienced a real shock,” Evenepoel explained, citing the intensity of the race as a challenge. He also noted that his body is still adapting after the time away from intense competition【6†source】【7†source】.
Despite feeling far from his best, Evenepoel remains optimistic. In one of his recent interviews, he acknowledged that his performance wasn’t “top,” yet he believes he’s making good progress. Evenepoel explained that during high-intensity moments in the race, particularly when other riders pushed the pace, he felt muscle fatigue much earlier than expected. This loss of endurance has been a stark reminder that while his recovery from illness is complete, regaining his full race fitness will take time【6†source】.
However, Evenepoel took a positive view of the situation, describing the Tour of Britain as a good platform to rebuild his form. “The feeling isn’t terrible, but I’ve definitely been better,” he admitted, highlighting that he will continue working toward regaining his peak condition. The rider expressed confidence in his progression, noting that the race serves as a good starting point to prepare for future challenges . Evenepoel’s resilience and determination to regain top form remain evident as he focuses on the upcoming races.
