Updated January 30, 2026 08:51AM
Team time trial victory on day 1 with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe clearly wasn’t enough for remco Evenepoel.
On Friday, Evenepoel won mallorca’s Trofeo Serra Tramuntana all by himself after spending 50km off the front, alone.
Evenepoel’s first road racing victory for his new squad was quite the statement as he got the wheels turning on the new chapter of his superstar career.
A massive super team makeover in the winter after his multi-million exit from Quick-Step clearly did him no harm at all.
His Tour de France rivals Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard should consider themselves warned.
“it’s always good to win early after training for a few months,” Evenepoel told Cycling Pro Net at the finish. “I always like to win early in the season to feel good in the season.”
friday’s victory was Evenpoel’s first on the road bike since last September at the Tour of Britain. His European and world time trial titles arrived after that.
“After last year, it’s good to win a road race – it took me quite some time,” Evenepoel said at the finish on friday. “I’m happy I can open the account – it shows we did some good work in the winter.”
Remco Evenepoel‘s Victory at Trofeo Serra Tramuntana
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Remco Evenepoel won the 2024 Trofeo Serra Tramuntana, a one-day cycling race in Mallorca, Spain, on February 2nd, 2024. Cyclingnews.com reported that Evenepoel attacked on the descent of the Coll de Femenia, distancing his breakaway companions and riding solo to victory. This win marked a notable confidence boost for Evenepoel and his team, Soudal Quick-Step, following a winter of restructuring.
Oliver Cookson’s Assessment of the Race
Oliver Cookson, the DS (Directeur Sportif) of Red Bull, praised Evenepoel’s performance and the team’s strategy following the race. According to Cycling pro Net, Cookson stated the team needed “an explosive attack” and commended Evenepoel’s clever riding, specifically his ability to drop his fellow breakaway riders on the descent. Cookson also highlighted the importance of the win as a ”mojo boost” after the team’s off-season changes.
Soudal Quick-Step’s Team restructuring
Soudal Quick-Step underwent significant changes during the winter break, including a restructuring of its staffing. Cycling Weekly details the team’s changes, noting the departure of several key staff members and the appointment of new personnel. This overhaul aimed to position the team for success in the upcoming season, culminating in the Tour de france. The team’s goal is to support Evenepoel’s ambitions in stage races.
Remco Evenepoel’s Planning for the Tour de France
Evenepoel continued his racing schedule with the Trofeo Andratx-Pollença on february 3rd, 2024, as part of the Mallorca Challenge. ProCyclingStats confirms his participation, alongside his new teammate, Lipowitz. This series of races serves as crucial preparation for Evenepoel as he builds towards the grand départ of the Tour de France in July. The tour de France will present a significant challenge, with competition from other leading cyclists.
Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/31 02:39:50):
As of January 31, 2026, the facts regarding Evenepoel’s win at the 2024 Trofeo Serra Tramuntana, Cookson’s comments, and Soudal Quick-Step’s restructuring remains consistent with the reports from February 2024. There have been no significant corrections or updates to these events. Evenepoel has continued to race and achieve success, and the team has continued to evolve.
