Belgian Star Evenepoel Secures Third Time Trial Gold

Evenepoel Dominates men's time trial at World Championships

Remco Evenepoel of Belgium wins third consecutive men's time trial title at World Championships, finishing with a dominant performance. Read more.

Evenepoel's victory was a masterclass in time trialing, with the 25-year-old Belgian building a significant lead from the outset...

Remco Evenepoel of Belgium secured his third consecutive men's individual time trial title at the Cycling Road World Championships, delivering a stunning performance that left the competition in his wake. He effortlessly overcame the challenge of four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar, passing him on the course with 2 kilometers to go on the cobbles of Cote de Kimihurura, a grueling 1.3km climb.

Evenepoel's victory was a masterclass in time trialing, with the 25-year-old Belgian building a significant lead from the outset. He had a 45-second advantage over Pogacar at the first time check after 10.6km and had stretched his lead to almost 90 seconds by the third time check after 31.6km. Evenepoel's time of 49:46.03 over the 40.6km course was unmatched, showcasing his exceptional speed and endurance.

Final Standings

• Gold Medal: Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) - 49:46.03

• Silver Medal: Jay Vine (Australia) - 51:00.83 (1:14 behind Evenepoel)

• Bronze Medal: Ilan de Wilder (Belgium) - 52:22.10 (2:36 behind Evenepoel)

Tadej Pogacar, celebrating his 27th birthday, had set his sights on winning both the time trial and road race at the championships but finished fourth, 2:37 behind Evenepoel. Pogacar now has a week to prepare for the road race, where he will aim to bounce back from his disappointing time trial performance.

Tadej Pogacar's bid to conquer both the time trial and road race at the World Championships in Rwanda didn't quite materialize, as he finished fourth in the time trial event, celebrating his 27th birthday on the same day. Despite being considered a top contender, Pogacar struggled to keep up with the pace, ultimately finishing 2 minutes and 37 seconds behind the winner.

Australian cyclist Jay Vine secured the silver medal with an impressive time of 51:00.83, finishing just over a minute behind the winner. Belgium's Ilan Van Wilder claimed the bronze medal, crossing the finish line in 52:22.10.

Remco Evenepoel delivered a stunning performance, outpacing Pogacar on the challenging cobbled climb of Côte de Kimihurura, just 2 kilometers from the finish line. Evenepoel's dramatic move propelled him to a convincing victory, completing the 40.6-kilometer course in 49 minutes and 46 seconds.

Evenepoel Builds Unassailable Lead

Evenepoel established a commanding lead early on, holding a 45-second advantage over Pogacar at the 10.6km mark. As the race progressed, he continued to pull away, stretching his lead to nearly 90 seconds by the 31.6km point. This significant gap made it increasingly difficult for Pogacar to mount a comeback, ultimately dooming his chances of winning the time trial.

“The first climb was quite hard, together with the last two, but I really pushed it there and after that saw I had quite a big gap, so I just wanted to keep a pace that I could hold until I went flat out on the last climb,” Evenepoel said.

“But I'm going to say the cobbles were really… I hated them at some point. It was so hard to really push through them at the end, but to win is the most important.”

Jay Vine leveraged his impressive form from the Vuelta a España, where he claimed two stage wins, to secure a silver medal in the time trial event at the World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Vine's strength over the second half of the course proved decisive in his performance.

Ilan Van Wilder's bronze medal finish was particularly notable, given that it marked his debut in the time trial event at the World Championships. This achievement highlights Van Wilder's growing prowess in the sport.

What did we just witness! 😳🤯

Remco Evenepoel catches Tadej Pogačar on the road in the Men Elite ITT.

He rides away from him and takes the 🌈🥇#Kigali2025 pic.twitter.com/rGOYKEpx3o

— UCI (@UCI_cycling) September 21, 2025

Tadej Pogacar now has a week to prepare for the road race, which concludes the World Championships. After finishing fourth in the time trial, Pogacar will aim to bounce back and claim success in the road race event.

Marlen Reusser's Dominant Victory in Women's Time Trial

Marlen Reusser of Switzerland claimed the women's individual time trial title at the Cycling Road World Championships, delivering a stunning performance that left the competition in her wake. She completed the 31.2-kilometer course in 43 minutes and 9.34 seconds, securing the rainbow jersey and finishing 51.89 seconds ahead of the rest of the field.

Reusser's victory marked a significant milestone in her career, as she overcame illness earlier in the year to dominate the event. Anna van der Breggen of the Netherlands took silver, finishing in 44 minutes and 1.23 seconds, while her compatriot Demi Vollering claimed bronze in 44 minutes and 14.07 seconds. This win was particularly sweet for Reusser, who had previously finished second in the time trial at the 2020 and 2021 world championships and took bronze in 2022.

The 34-year-old Swiss rider's performance was impressive, with Reusser averaging 43.3 km/h over the course, which included challenging terrain and a cobbled section near the finish. Her victory was met with enthusiasm from the local crowd in Kigali, Rwanda, where the championships are being held for the first time.