Van Aert sees the benefits of sharing World Championships leadership with Evenepoel

Belgian road cyclists Wout Van Aert and Remco Evenepoel
Belgian road cyclists Wout Van Aert and Remco Evenepoel (Image credit: Getty Images)

It started with a tweet, then some kind words, and finally shared leadership for the UCI Road World Championships in Australia. Now Belgium is hoping either Wout van Aert or Remco Evenepoel can win in Wollongong and bring home the rainbow jersey.

Last year the pair endured a public spat after Van Aert was named as team leader for the World Championships in Belgium but struggled on the day. Evenepoel jumped in an early attack and then criticised the Belgian team tactics and refused to attend a debrief meeting to clear the air.

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