Remco Evenepoel

Have too many expectations and too much pressure to perform been placed on the shoulders of someone 18 months removed from being a teenager?

A swathe of early exits has shorn the race of key players and opened the door for Egan Bernal.

With Remco Evenepoel out of the Giro d'Italia, should have Deceuninck-Quick-Step backed João Almeida all along?

Remco Evenepoel has pulled out of the Giro d'Italia after crashing on Wednesday.

Remco Evenepoel has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia after crashing on stage 17.

Belgian star loses more than 30 minutes and injures elbow after toppling over guardrail in crash at Giro d'Italia.

A little over two weeks into the Giro d'Italia, Remco Evenepoel dropped out of GC contention altogether on Monday's stage 16.

Belgian grand tour rookie succumbs to the inevitable in horrendous conditions Monday.

The race descended into mystery as television cameras cut out – so what do the riders have to say about what happened?

Egan Bernal continues his assault on the overall classification, Romain Bardet in the ascendancy and Remco Evenepoel tumbles out of GC fight.

Team forgoes podium dream after Evenepoel lost another 1:30 on the Zoncolan, considers pivoting to stage-hunting.

Fortunato ends eight-year winless streak in style as Bernal steps closer toward Giro title.

While Bernal continuing to steal seconds, Yates finds his legs are coming around while Evenepoel struggles to remain with the leaders.

With gradients up to 27 percent, the Zoncolan summit finish on Saturday is sure to bring spectacle – but not necessarily race-defining action.

From Peter Sagan's pain-train to a Remco Evenepoel renaissance – here's why the final week of the Giro will pack a punch.

Stage 11 of the Giro saw big shake-ups in the GC and was a reminder that bike racing can be oh-so-exciting.

The Italian grand tour upped its game more than a decade ago, and now it stands alongside the 'grande boucle' with nothing to envy.

Is Remco done? Did Bernal just win the Giro? We discuss the Giro d'Italia's stage 11. Then, Larry Warbasse answers your questions.

The Belgian star lost more than two minutes on the gravel stage to Montalcino, can he bounce back? Or did he lose all chances?

The white roads of Tuscany blew up the Giro's general classification. Who came out on top?

Remco Evenepoel finishes more than two minutes behind Egan Bernal on stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia.

'Gran' Bernal delivers his finest performance since winning the 2019 Tour de France to gap rivals and tighten grip on pink jersey.

From Remco Evenepoel's earpiece explosion to Ineos Grenadiers detonating the dirt roads, here's what the insiders said after Wednesday's stage.

The big winners and losers of the Giro d'Italia gravel stage to Montalcino.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step star limited losses but slipped off the virtual podium in a harsh day on the gravel roads of Tuscany.

The experienced Belgian rider, who is working for Remco Evenepoel at the Giro d'Italia, says he loves to "kill everybody" in the peloton with a hard race.

A nine-month layoff puts doubt over whether Evenepoel can keep crushing all three weeks of the Giro – but training experts believe it can be done.

Young Belgian says it is an ‘honor’ to compete against Egan Bernal at the Giro d'Italia.

The Ineos Grenadiers rider wants a big cushion ahead of the final Giro d'Italia time trial, but he will play a more tactical race in the second and third weeks.

From Egan Bernal to Tadej Pogačar to Remco Evenepoel to Jai Hindley, young riders are dominating the sport - espcially in the grand tours.

Egan Bernal shrugs off suggestions of a rivalry with the young Belgian, and cautioned that he will 'respect' all his rivals at the Giro's halfway point.

Ineos Grenadiers in driver's seat at Giro d'Italia as the Colombian surges into the 'maglia rosa.'

Gravel summit Sunday saw the Giro's GC shake into shape – but the race remains on a knife-edge.

Trend toward more aggressive racing, a parity among the sprinters, increasingly engaging broadcasts – the current era is one to savor.

From Egan Bernal's 'year of sacrifices' to Attila Valter's 'three beautiful days,' here's what the stars said after stage 9.

Bernal takes 15-second advantage over Remco Evenepoel as overnight race-leader Attila Valter cracks on final climb.

Young star admits fatigue is setting in ahead of Sunday's 'Queen stage of the Apennines.'

Lafay ends Cofidis' 11-year spell without victory at the Giro, Atilla Valter retains pink jersey after finishing in select group with top GC players.

How does the virtual GC look after stage 6? Evenepoel, Bernal emerge as Giro's 'grandi' while elite pack chases close behind.

The emerging GC battle between two of the peloton's youngest stars is setting up an epic edition of the Giro d'Italia.

More pressure for Egan Bernal and Remco Evenepoel suddenly sees fewer rivals in his podium bid.

What's going on in the virtual GC after stage 4? Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal part of a classification 'super six' as João Almeida grinds in gruppetto.

From Joe Dombrowski's historic win, to Remco Evenepoel's roving media scrum, Andrew Hood examines the Giro's storylines.

Here's what Remco Evenepoel, Vincenzo Nibali, Alessandro De Marchi and Romain Bardet had to say after a thrilling day in the mountains

Giro d'Italia race leader impressed by Remco Evenepoel's 'amazing legs' after seeing him pull a big gear on the stage 3 climbs.

Here's what's going on in the Giro's GC after stage 3, from Remco Evenepoel's bonus-second booster to Dan Martin's TT trauma.

Here's what Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal, Simon Yates and other top stars said after Turin time trial test.

João Almeida and Remco Evenepoel take early gains in GC battle, finishing fourth and seventh, respectively.

With Evenepoel booked in through 2026, Deceuninck-Quick-Step prepares to throw resources at grand tour ambitions.

The Giro's 'Grande Partenza' offers some of the best time trialists in the peloton the opportunity to wear pink. Here's the five that could do it.

Belgian superstar returns to racing for first time since his crash with 'no pressure, just fun.'

Is Egan Bernal back? Will the UCI go super-tuck crazy? Will the gravel stage doom a GC star? We analyze 15 storylines for the Giro d'Italia.

From Hugh Carthy to Aleksandr Vlasov, here are the riders poised to step up during the Giro d'Italia.

The Giro d'Italia serves up a rare treat of seeing one of the sport's legends square off against one of the peloton's rising stars.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step plays down expectations ahead of Remco Evenepoel's highly anticipated grand tour debut without discounting anything.

Giro d'Italia, which begins May 8 in Torino, will see a star-studded peloton next month.

The 21-year-old hotshot has emerged as MVP for Julian Alaphilippe in the Ardennes and 'could be Belgium's best climbers in years.'

Five-year deal intertwines the fortunes of the Belgian team in its up-and-coming star rider.

Remco Evenepoel will be sticking with Deceuninck-QuickStep for the long haul.

Remco Evenepoel becomes the latest young star to sign a long-term deal in 2021. He will stay with Deceuninck-Quick-Step for the next five seasons.

Here's the news making headlines for Sunday, March 28.

The greatest classics rider never to have won a monument looks back on his wins — and some near-misses — and opines on the relative merits of Remco Evenepoel.

Here's what's making headlines on Tuesday, March 23.

Rich Uncle Pennybags signs Gilbert and Evenepoel. Not to any old team, but to Hasbo's latest edition of Monopoly. And we unbox it!

Here's what's making headlines on Wednesday, March 17.

The Belgian superstar has bitten into a five-year endorsement deal with the pizza chain.

Here's the news making headlines for Monday, March 8.

Here's the news making headlines for Monday, March 1.

The classics kicked off with excellent editions of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

Here's what's making headlines on Friday, February 26.

Here's the news making headlines on Friday, February 19.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step sending classics unit to Tour de la Provence.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step reveals Evenepoel's injuries require further time to heal after making too hasty a return to the bike.

Team confident Evenepoel has time to rehab nagging injuries ahead of planned grand tour debut at the Giro d'Italia.

Belgian phenom's comeback takes U-turn as nagging issues force him to take a break from training.

The Argentinian stage race first scaled back international team invites in an attempt to stay on the calendar through the COVID lockdown.

February race to host a record 14 WorldTour teams with American squad Rally Cycling also invited.

Belgian star sees a Giro d'Italia or Vuelta a España in his immediate future as recovery continues ahead of season debut.