A “Flandrien” is a cyclist with an undiluted attacking instinct. A cyclist who rides through all conditions, never hangs his head after a bad day!!! Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quickstep) is one of them…after no legs yesterday, and losing to much time to have a go at the GC, Remco just showed today why he is called a “FLANDRIEN” (Winner Vuelta Stage 14-9th Sept)

Tomorrow he starts in the Polka Dot jersey (his reward for taking most of the climbs today)

He was just to strong for me, said Roman Bardet (DSM) I was empty and he knew, I had no power left when he attacked me in the last few kms…an amazing young man!!

In Belgium half of the cycling fans love him, the other half doesn’t like him…he is outspoken, very emotional at times, but I like him because he wear his heart on his sleeve, say’s it like it is…and unbeatable when he has something to prove!!