What, no Wout? The Wollongong World Championships time trial takes place with one notable absentee from the startsheet. Belgian superstar Van Aert is still heading Down Under but, after a long hard season, has decided to put all of his eggs in the road race basket.
Ad That leaves the door open for his compatriot, Remco Evenepoel, who will look to add a rainbow jersey to the red one he acquired last Sunday in Madrid.
World ChampionshipsRoad World Championships: How to watch, full schedule and timesAN HOUR AGO The 17.1km circuit (which just as in the women's race, will be tackled twice) is far from pan-flat, so may suit a climber slightly more than a true specialist but there are no riders among the favourites who can't handle what the course can throw at it.
Ultimately the rainbow jersey and the medals will be decided by form. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — REMCO EVENEPOEL Only one rider is worthy of the five star treatment, and that is the name that has been on our lips for most of the last month — and likely will be for many years to come.