“Le Remco”, the new celebration of Evenepoel which is controversial

“A demonstration”, “a machine”, “never seen before”, the qualifiers were once again not lacking to qualify the performance of Remco Evenepoel on the steep slopes of Picon Blanco during the 3rd stage of the Tour de Burgos.

A solo victory that our compatriot happily celebrated when crossing the line. But between the traditional hands in the air, another gesture did not go unnoticed. With his right hand, Evenepoel rubbed his left shoulder.

A celebration that the Belgian had never done before but he intends to make his signature, as he told the Flemish media present on the spot shortly after the arrival: “This is the kind of victory gesture I was working on. It’s something to me. It’s not selfish but I don’t think a lot of runners have done it yet. Remco movement. “

If he intends to reproduce this gesture of victory during each of his celebrations, it has been strongly talked about on social networks. Between those who find it arrogant on his part and others who believe he has the right to celebrate his victory as he sees fit, “the Remco” is already making a lot of talk about him.

For national coach Rik Verbrugghe who knows him well, “Remco is not at all arrogant. On the contrary, he is a very respectful person towards others, towards his adversaries. I do not know what he meant by his gesture, but it is in his character: he wants to run, he wants to attack, to win. He is like that. He can sometimes appear arrogant, but it is not arrogance. He just has the will to do well. “

And given his performance this Thursday, we will have to get used to it anyway.

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