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Evenepoel tipped for Tour stage 16 time trial win
Remco Evenepoel's three ITT world titles make him the favourite for Tour de France stage 16, with a runner-up position also in play.
Evenepoel's time trial edge
Remco Evenepoel enters Tuesday's stage 16 of the Tour de France as the clear rider to watch, with CNA framing his three individual time trial world titles as the reason he is favourite for the day.
That matters because this is not just about a stage result. The headline stakes are tied directly to the general classification picture, with Evenepoel looking to use his strongest discipline to reinforce his position as runner-up. In a race where time trials strip away much of the tactical shelter of road stages, the link between specialist ability and GC security becomes more direct.
For a data-driven cyclist, the key point is the cause and effect: Evenepoel's proven ITT pedigree raises expectations for the stage, and a strong ride would serve a second purpose by helping cement his place behind Slovenia's Tadej, as described in the source summary.
Full details are at the linked CNA source.
Source: CNA