Cyclisme : Evenepoel's hopes dashed after crash in dramatic Volta a Catalunya finale

Remco Evenepoel crashes in the final kilometer of stage 3 at the Volta a Catalunya after a fierce late push alongside Jonas Vingegaard. The collision occurs at a roundabout when Evenepoel hits an unmarked pothole, causing him to lose control. Though he gets back on his feet, his chance for a dramatic victory evaporates. He reports significant pain, particularly in his elbow, back, and hips, stating, “My elbow is hit quite hard.” Evenepoel vows to monitor his condition closely. Earlier, he and Vingegaard break away from the peloton, gaining a 20-second lead before Evenepoel accelerates again, only to crash moments later. Despite the setback, Evenepoel expresses no regrets about his aggressive strategy, emphasizing, “I rode to win.”