Evenepoel TT Win: Shocks Pogačar & Vingegaard
- Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) delivered a powerful statement at the Critérium du Dauphiné, winning Wednesday's time trial and seizing the yellow jersey.
- Evenepoel's time trial skills were on full display during the 17.4km course.
- While Evenepoel's victory wasn't entirely unexpected, the important time gaps between him, Vingegaard, and Pogačar raised eyebrows.
Remco Evenepoel’s dominant time trial victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné has sent shockwaves through the cycling world, as he decisively bested rivals Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard over a challenging 17.4km course. This performance signals a significant warning as the cycling world turns its attention to the Tour de France, with Evenepoel showing a form that has many wondering if he’s finally ready to compete for the coveted yellow jersey. Beyond the victory, the time gaps caused raised eyebrows. News Directory 3 delivers all the key race analysis and insights.What impact will this have on the upcoming stages?
Evenepoel Dominates Dauphiné Time Trial, Sends Tour de France Warning
Updated June 11, 2025
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) delivered a powerful statement at the Critérium du Dauphiné, winning Wednesday’s time trial and seizing the yellow jersey. His performance signals his readiness for the tour de France, besting rivals Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.
Evenepoel’s time trial skills were on full display during the 17.4km course. The Olympic and world champion navigated the course with strategic precision. “It was a tough one,” Evenepoel said, recalling last year’s Tour. He added that he aimed for maximum speed early,leveraging the headwind too his advantage.
While Evenepoel’s victory wasn’t entirely unexpected, the important time gaps between him, Vingegaard, and Pogačar raised eyebrows. Vingegaard finished 21 seconds behind, while Pogačar conceded a surprising 48 seconds.
“I am surprised,” Evenepoel admitted, noting the substantial gap on such a short course. He expressed satisfaction with his current form, stating, “In terms of weight, I am better than where I was last year.”
Vingegaard appeared to struggle with a mechanical issue, seemingly stuck in his small front chainring during the latter part of the race. Pogačar also lost time to Evenepoel and Vingegaard,particularly on the flat sections after the climb.
Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) initially set a fast time, ultimately finishing third. The victory also marked the 1,000th win for the Quick-Step franchise.
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What’s next
The Critérium du Dauphiné continues Thursday with Stage 5, a 183km route from Saint-Priest to Mâcon. This stage presents a final opportunity for sprinters before the race heads into the Alps for a series of challenging climbing stages. A category 3 climb with 25km remaining could prove decisive.Mathieu Van der Poel, who has already secured two third-place finishes, will be looking to capitalize on this last chance.