Remco Evenepoel powers to a stunning Criterium du Dauphiné time trial win on June 11, 2025! #Cycling Source: Mihai Simion (@mihaisimion) on X
June 11, 2025 – Belgian Remco Evenepoel delivered a masterclass performance during the Criterium du Dauphiné stage 4 time trial on June 11, 2025, winning at a blistering 50.1 km/h on a hilly 34.4km course in Saint-Péray, France. The world time trial champion utilized the lead over Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson, taking over the yellow jersey and emerging as one of the favorite contenders for next year’s Tour de France. European cycle fans are in a state of frenzy, terming Evenepoel’s performance as a milestone in his 2025 season.
Evenepoel, on behalf of Soudal-QuickStep, dominated the field, taking the win by 45 seconds from Vingegaard and more than a minute in front of Jorgenson, with Tadej Pogacar back in fourth.
The 24-year-old’s ride at an average of more than 50 km/h across a technical, rolling course was reminiscent of Fabian Cancellara in his pomp, according to X user @laflammerouge16. His speed and aerodynamic precision allowed him to gain more than one second per kilometer over his rivals, a measure Evenepoel himself was highlighting in the aftermath, reports @Domestique___. The win was his fifth of 2025, silencing critics following a low-key opening season. Tour de France Ramifications
His domination of two-time Tour winner Vingegaard and 2024 champion Pogacar sent one clear message: Evenepoel is moving in the right direction. Eurosport France praised his “king of chrono” status, with @faustocoppi60 calling the win a “big morale boost” ahead of this weekend’s pivotal mountain stages. Evenepoel’s broken shoulder, which had needed a 2024 repair job, appeared to be as good as new, evidencing his physical and mental resilience. European Fan Frenzy
X posts broke out with awe, with @Eurosport_FR hailing Evenepoel’s “royal” display and followers in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands hailing his dominance. The win strongly resonated in Belgium, a country in which cycling is a cultural pillar, with domestic media tipping him for a Tour de France podium. Evenepoel’s yellow jersey advantage, now 1:12 over Vingegaard, positions the two favorites for a thrilling showdown in the Dauphiné’s remaining stages, most notably the high-altitude slopes in the Alps.
Evenepoel now focuses on maintaining his Dauphiné lead, with stage 5’s mountainous riding challenging his climbing prowess. A solid overall classification might seal his Tour de France favoritism, especially with the more aerodynamic 2026 season F1-style bikes on the horizon as a possible adversary.
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