'Tadej and I were not happy!' - Remco Evenepoel's raw interview after Stage 9

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[gnorts]

I like all 3 of them. Different characters, different styles and strategies but incredible athlets for sure.

[brunokrause]

One week and I’m still a Pogi fan, but also became a Remco fan and renewed my respect for Jonas. Jonas was the real winner today. Visma rode really smart and both Jorgenson and Laporte helped Jonas big time, not to mention Tratnik. Chapeau Visma!

[alikabok-essx]

People are criticizing Remco for his frankness, but to me it is very refreshing.
He does not involved himself with self censorship and all that rubbish.
I am a Pogi fan, but I truly respect Remco for his candor.

[isiahwashington]

What he is saying is that if the three worked together than these three would most likely all be on the podium. But frankly he is fighting for a podium while Jonas and Pogi are actually trying to win. So he realizes that Jonas is not racing the same race that he is.

[martha]

What Jonas did today was smart. It's very obvious that this is Remco's first tour, he can't expect Jonas to push with them on a stage that doesn't fit him at all, while it's a stage that fits him and Pogacar very well. It would've been a stupid move from Jonas to push with them.

[Strange_Brew]

He speaks his mind without all the filters. Remco came back to this level after a horrible crash that would have ended the career for most riders . I like all the top 4 riders . They are great young men and very humble. Truly a joy to watch them.

[andrewwilson]

Tadej, Jonas and Remco are something else. In this interview, Jonas demonstrates new levels of maturity and appreciation in the aftermath of his crash in Spain. Jonas has an abundance of talent. With this new outlook on life, he may have staying power.

[simonthomsen]

It'll be fun to see Remco and his big balls pulling Jonas up the alps, true to his philosophy against basic tactics...

[Whatismyname]

Awh Jonas is really humble in this interview. Love to see it :)

[padmanabhaprasannasimha]

Good show of character from Jonas. He thanked all his teammates multiple times. It's amazing how he's performing at this level after the kind of injuries he sustained not too long ago.

[jorgechang]

what a dichotomy between the two riders. one complained about his teammates, organizers and disrespected his rivals.. while the other thanked his teammates, gave kudos to his rivals and just happy to be at the race. (i am thankful both are here to make the race fun to watch though)

[AlsGroove]

Remco is head over heels with his bro-crush on Tadej. :) Balls: Coming back after breaking seven ribs, your sternum, your collarbone and puncturing a lung to your first race, the TdF and being top three!

[markreams]

Jonas is doing the smart thing and saving his legs as much as possible for the high mountains where he excels. The tour was not going to be won on this stage but certainly could be lost!

[oner]

I think good interviews all around. Remco knows his "balls to race" comment isn't really fair, he's just a little frustrated that they could have got away as a three for the stage win. But he's hungry to win which is good to see. He's aware that Jonas is playing tactically.

Visma-Lease A Bike did a great job today. Great balanced interview from Jonas as usual.

[markdonovan]

Congratulations to Jonas and TVL for showing true racing intelligence, teamwork and managing the best of a really challenging stage.

[ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

I hope Jonas asks Remco to help during the mountains. I want to see how Remco will react 😅😅

[noele.tongson]

“After the crash I realized what life is all about…Life is more about family and living life rather than cycling”—JV

[joeblack]

I like him more and more, his racing, his analysis, the way he’s speaking it’s all very impressive from him in his first tour.

[shannons]

My competitor won't do what I want him to do! 😭

[joaquinruiz-qknh]

This guys are asking Jonas to work with them knowing that he is just recovering and is saving energy the most he can. He is taking the tour day by day surviving each one looking at the future, and waiting to see if he can afford to attack