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‘I don’t think it’s necessary’ – Remco Evenepoel against Tour de France gravel stage

'I don't think it's necessary' – Remco Evenepoel against Tour de France gravel stage


Remco Evenepoel has signalled his opposition to the inclusion of gravel roads on the route of the 2024 Tour de France. The Belgian’s concerns echo those voiced by his Soudal-QuickStep manager Patrick Lefevere after the course was presented in Paris on Wednesday.

Stage 9 of next year’s Tour will feature no fewer than 32.2km of gravel roads, distributed across 14 sections. The 199km stage around Troyes looks set to provide one of the pivotal afternoons of the entire race.

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