Remco Evenepoel says his helmet “saved his life” after he was caught in a high-speed pile up at the Tour of Norway.
The Belgian was caught in the crash during the closing 500 metres of the opening stage, hitting the ground with several other riders.
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Mathieu van der Poel to race 11 cyclocross races this season, from the Zonohoven World Cup to the World ChampionshipsDutchman to defend his world title in northern France at beginning of February
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'I don’t want to end my time with the regret of not ever trying': Julian Alaphilippe wants to try and win Tour de France before retiringThe double world champion will focus on the Classics in 2022 but still has an eye on the French Grand Tour
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Julian Alaphilippe and Remco Evenepoel share their thoughts ahead of Il Lombardia 2021The two Deceuninck - Quick-Step riders come into the final Monument of the year as two of the main favourites
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Julian Alaphilippe says losing the rainbow jersey would have been 'a certain form of relief'The French star stormed to an amazing second world title in a row on the roads of Leuven
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Sam Bennett makes return to Deceuninck - Quick-Step squad in Belgian one-day raceThe Irish sprinter has fallen out with management, recently racing the European Championships without consulting with the team
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Mark Cavendish explains mid-race frustration to viewers during Tour of Britain breakawayThe 'Manx Missile' became frustrated with the motorbikes helping two riders the break had deliberately dropped
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'Not much is missing': Julian Alaphilippe says he's close to peak fitness for World Championship defenceThe current world champion put in an incredible effort on the Great Orme at the Tour of Britain
