Remco Evenepoel won the individual time trial on Stage 16 of the Tour de France, held between Évian and Thonon. The Belgian rider finished 28 seconds ahead of Tadej Pogacar, the overall leader, and one minute and four seconds ahead of Mattias Skjelmose. This win came two days after Evenepoel’s victory at the Plateau de Solaison. Evenepoel, a three-time world time trial champion, showed strong form in the race against the clock.
Despite his win, Evenepoel remains second in the general classification, four minutes and 32 seconds behind Pogacar, who continues to wear the yellow jersey. Pogacar, from Slovenia, has led the race for several stages. Evenepoel’s performance solidifies his position as the main challenger.
The time trial stage is a key part of the Tour, testing riders’ ability against the clock. Evenepoel’s victory highlights his strength in this discipline. The race continues with more stages to determine the final winner.
Stage 16 brought changes in the standings, but the top two remain the same. Fans are watching closely as the Tour progresses into its final week.