Remco Evenepoel surprised by Tobias Foss but encouraged by Worlds form

WOLLONGONG AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 18 Bronze medalist Remco Evenepoel of Belgium poses on the podium during the medal ceremony after the 95th UCI Road World Championships 2022 Men Individual Time Trial a 342km individual time trial race from Wollongong to Wollongong Wollongong2022 on September 18 2022 in Wollongong Australia Photo by Con ChronisGetty Images
Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) on the podium in Wollongong (Image credit: Getty Images)

Remco Evenepoel spoke for many when he was informed of the winner beyond the finish line of the UCI Road World Championships time trial. "Huh? Foss?" he asked his soigneur, seemingly incredulous. 

Tobias Foss was not among the major pre-race favourites, but the former Tour de l'Avenir winner produced a storming ride to upset the established order and claim Norway's first world title in the event.

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