'If I tried to follow, I would completely blow up' - Remco Evenepoel settles for third, unable to match superstar rivals at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
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Key Points:
- Remco Evenepoel acknowledged he couldn't match Tadej Pogačar's intense attack on La Redoute during Liège-Bastogne-Liège, finishing third, which he described as his maximum possible result.
- Unlike last year, Evenepoel had good positioning at the key climb but felt heavy-legged and chose to maintain a steady rhythm rather than risk blowing up by following Pogačar's pace.
- Evenepoel's Spring Classics campaign ended strongly with two third-place finishes and a win at the Amstel Gold Race, positioning him well ahead of the Tour de France build-up.
- He unintentionally joined a large early breakaway group, which caused some controversy, but he clarified it was accidental and not a tactical move.
- Despite not matching the top two riders, Evenepoel secured third place by winning the final sprint, marking a positive outcome overall.
