Evenepoel second at World Championships in Rwanda after frustrating race

Remco Evenepoel has taken the silver medal at the World Cycling Championships in Rwanda after a frustrating afternoon with two bike changes. Tadej Pogacar rode to his second consecutive world title.

Defending champion Pogacar of Slovenia attacked on Mount Kigali, more than 100km from the finish line. Evenepoel followed for a while before falling behind.

While Pogacar rode away with Mexican Isaac Del Toro, Evenepoel changed bikes for the first time due to a saddle problem. A little later, he had to stop again for a second bike change, expressing his frustration while waiting for the Belgian team car.

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Pogacar broke away on his own with 66km. In the background, a stubborn Evenepoel managed to quickly rejoin the first pursuers, who, under his impetus, were reduced to a trio, also including Irishman Ben Healy and Dane Matias Skjelmose. Although the three worked well together, they did not get any closer to Pogacar.

In the end, Pogacar crossed the finish line with a lead of about a minute and a half. Evenepoel, clearly the best of the rest, broke away on his own 20km from the finish line and claimed the silver medal. The bronze went to Healy.

Evenepoel returns to Belgium with two medals, having comfortably won the time trial event last week.

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