Remco Evenepoel Stranded in Tenerife by Severe Weather Ahead of Volta a Catalunya

Severe weather in Tenerife has disrupted professional cycling plans, leaving Olympic and world champion Remco Evenepoel stranded at the Parador de Las Cañadas. Heavy snow and ice have blocked access roads to the area, preventing the Belgian rider and his Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe support team from descending the mountain.

Evenepoel, who has been training at altitude for the past three weeks, was scheduled to travel to Barcelona this Saturday for the Volta a Catalunya, which begins this Monday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Both the rider and his team, including coach Dan Lorang, are currently uncertain if they will be able to leave the mountain in time for the race.

This delay comes during a strong start to the season for Evenepoel, who has already claimed seven victories, including the overall title at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana. His training camp in Tenerife was a key part of his preparation for the upcoming Ardennes classics and his primary goal for the year: the Tour de France. The situation serves as a reminder that even the most meticulous high-performance training schedules remain at the mercy of unpredictable weather.