‘It’s up to us!’ – Remco Evenepoel says other riders must rise to Tadej Pogacar standards after Slovenian's fast start

Remco Evenepoel has said that it is up to he and the rest of the peloton to match the level being set by Tadej Pogacar. Two-time Tour de France winner Pogacar has opened his 2023 season in blistering form, racking up three wins en route to triumphing at the Vuelta Andalucia. Ad And speaking to media at the UAE Tour, which Pogacar is missing, Evenepoel admitted that it is motivating but he isn’t thinking about it too much.

UAE TourLongo Borghini and Realini cross line together as Trek duo destroy rivals on Stage 311/02/2023 AT 14:57 “It’s a very nice way to open your season,” Evenepoel said when asked about Pogacar’s hot form. “Of course you still have to win the races, and even without all his victories, I came here to the UAE with some goals, new objectives. Maybe to go for a stage win and maybe end up on the podium of the GC, which is I think a very fair goal for me this week.

“It’s always a good stimulus to see another top rider win so easily. You feel, 'okay, it’s now up to us to try and come to his level'. It’s not that it’s in my head all day, but it will help to give some motivation for this week’s training and racing.” Evenepoel posted a joking message on a celebratory picture from Pogacar, saying “Stop winning.

Thank you.” With the Slovenian replying “It’s your turn now.” Cavendish could race Giro before Tour de France record bid ‘That was mint!’ – Pidcock goes off-road, hops onto rocks BUT keeps time trial bike up Pogacar is well known as a former ski jumper, similar to compatriot Primoz Roglic, but not as many fans are aware that Evenepoel was a very promising footballer. However, when asked about it he said that he was happy with the choice he made, saying he didn’t like how much money was in football. “Maybe