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Remco Evenepoel to make Ronde van Vlaanderen debut

There are races – and then there is the Ronde van Vlaanderen. For Remco Evenepoel, it is more than a Monument. It is home.

Remco Evenepoel to make Ronde van Vlaanderen debut

On Easter Sunday, the 26-year-old will line up for the first time at the start of his “home Monument.” From Antwerp, a new chapter begins: 278 kilometres, 12 climbs and six cobbled sectors on the way to Oudenaarde – a race that in Belgium is not only ridden, but lived.

For more than a century, De Ronde has shaped cycling in Flanders. For generations of fans, it is the emotional pinnacle of the season. Now, Remco Evenepoel becomes part of that story. This project also carried significant weight within the team and has been carefully prepared over a long period.

The connection between Remco and the Tour of Flanders is deep and emotional. A plan like this does not come together overnight. We deliberately kept it under the radar to create a special moment for the fans – revealing it as a surprise on April 1. The fact that we were able to keep this internal for more than 100 days speaks to the cohesion and unity of this team.

Remco Evenepoel will be supported in Flanders by a well-drilled Classics squad. The provisional line-up includes Mick and Tim van Dijke, Gianni Vermeersch, Laurence Pithie, as well as Jan Tratnik and Jarrad Drizners. Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe brings a team to the start that has recently impressed with cohesion and strength.

On Sunday, it is about more than just a result. It is about a debut many have been waiting for – and about a rider stepping onto one of the biggest stages in the sport.