Remco Evenepoel wins the Quebec GP beating Giulio Ciccone in the sprint
Quick Look
- Remco Evenepoel won the Quebec Grand Prix in Canada, beating Giulio Ciccone in a two-man sprint after an attack less than 30km from the finish.
- The success is significant in view of the World Championships in Montreal, where the main contenders for the title will face each other.
- Good indications also for the Italian coach Roberto Amadio thanks to the placings of Ciccone, Pinarello and Bettiol.
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Why It Matters
The Quebec GP was the first race in September between the main contenders for the cycling world title, in view of the World Championships which will be held in Montreal in two weekends. Belgian Tadej Pogacar, the reigning two-time champion, is absent after a fall in the Vuelta.
Remco Evenepoel won the Quebec GP beating Giulio Ciccone in a two-man sprint. The Belgian, protagonist of an attack just under 30 kilometers from the finish line, gradually overtook all the other riders in the leading group, then settling the score with the Italian at the finish line. The success has particular prestige because the Canadian race was the first September challenge between the main contenders for the World Championship which will take place between two weekends in Montreal (without the reigning two-time champion Tadej Pogacar, absent after his fall in the Vuelta): the young Frenchman Paul Seixas missed the moment at the moment of Evenepoel's sprint, while the Mexican Isaac del Toro did not appear in excellent condition.
Good indications for the Italian coach Roberto Amadio. In addition to Ciccone's second place, there is Alessandro Pinarello's ninth and an excellent performance, dedicated to courage, by Alberto Bettiol.
Open Questions
- What will Tadej Pogacar's condition be ahead of the World Cup?
- How will the other title contenders present themselves in the next preparation races?
