Remco Evenepoel Is the undisputed leader of the Belgian team at the World Cycling World Cup in Rwanda. The 25-year-old rider of Soudal Quick-Step receives help from seven countrymen in his hunt for a second rainbow jersey (after 2022). Be that Tiesj Benoot (Visma-Lease A Bike), Victor Campenaerts (Visma-Lease a Bike), Ilan van Wilder (Soudal Quick-Step), Quinten Hermans (Alpecin-DEUNINCH), Xandro Meurisse (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Cian Utrakebekses (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).
Serge Pauwels announced his eight -member selection during a press moment in the Federal Building in Tubeke. The national coach had to take into account a Rist riders who had canceled in advance, for various reasons, while otherwise they would certainly be eligible for the World Cup. That was the case for Wout van Aert, Tim Wellens, Thibau Nys, Maxim van Gils and Laurens de Plus, among others.
The World Cup road ride takes place on Sunday 28 September on a climbing course in and around Kigali. A week earlier, Evenepoel starts as a double defender in the time trial. Wilder and Vermeersch are also in the selection.
With the promises, Jarno Widar is the Great Hope for a rainbow jersey.