Remco Evenepoel Defends Title at World Championships

The World Road Cycling Championships in Zurich will feature elite time trials, with Remco Evenepoel, the defending champion and Olympic gold medalist, as the overwhelming favorite. Evenepoel, who has faced challenges in his preparation, including illness, is confident in his form leading into the race, stating, "There's still gas in the tank." His main competitors include Stefan Küng, Filippo Ganna, and Joshua Tarling, each with impressive credentials in time trials. Evenepoel's coach, Koen Pelgrim, believes the time trial will serve as an important reference point for assessing his performance in upcoming races. The event is historic, as no male rider has ever won both the Olympic and World Championship time trial titles in the same year. The pressure is on Evenepoel, but he is expected to handle it well, given his recent performances and experience.