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Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe team developments

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Following his historic fourth consecutive individual time trial world title in Montréal, Remco Evenepoel has shifted his focus toward the European Road Championships in Slovenia, viewing the event as a chance for redemption. Evenepoel addressed his 12th-place finish in the World Championship road race, dismissing theories of illness or excessive weight. He characterized the result as a simple “bad day” where he lacked the necessary feeling to compete for the win. National coach Serge Pauwels clarified that while Evenepoel is slightly heavier than his Tour de France climbing weight, this was a “calculated decision” intended to support his time trial performance. Regarding team dynamics and previous scrutiny over leadership, Evenepoel noted that while a single leader can simplify tactical planning, both he and Wout van Aert entered the World Championships with their own individual ambitions. Evenepoel has arrived in Ljubljana to prepare for the European race, noting that the European road title is the only major championship jersey he has yet to win. The 2026 European Cycling Championships feature an elite men’s road race spanning approximately 196 km from Ljubljana to Šenčur. The course includes a challenging circuit with five ascents of the Mozjanca climb, which reaches gradients of up to 15.8%. With defending champion Tadej Pogačar sidelined due to injuries sustained during the Vuelta a España, Evenepoel enters as a primary favorite alongside contenders such as Primož Roglič, Giulio Ciccone, Juan Ayuso, and Mads Pedersen.

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