{"id":246935,"date":"2026-06-05T21:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/is-remco-evenepoel-back-racing-earlier-than-planned-name-sticker-on-unreleased-specialized-at-the-tour-auvergne-rhone-alps-suggests-he-might-be\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:59:28","slug":"is-remco-evenepoel-back-racing-earlier-than-planned-name-sticker-on-unreleased-specialized-at-the-tour-auvergne-rhone-alps-suggests-he-might-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/is-remco-evenepoel-back-racing-earlier-than-planned-name-sticker-on-unreleased-specialized-at-the-tour-auvergne-rhone-alps-suggests-he-might-be\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alps suggests he might be"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-1c44007c-8a21-4382-a28b-a59ec69aa125\">The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/races\/criterium-du-dauphine-auvergne-rhone-alpes-2026\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/races\/criterium-du-dauphine-auvergne-rhone-alpes-2026\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/races\/criterium-du-dauphine-auvergne-rhone-alpes-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alps<\/a> (formerly the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9) is always a hotbed of new tech. Fresh bikes get released into the wild for field testing before the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>This year, this included the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/i-hid-in-a-bush-to-get-the-first-spy-shots-of-the-new-specialized-tarmac-sl9-at-the-newly-named-dauphine\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/i-hid-in-a-bush-to-get-the-first-spy-shots-of-the-new-specialized-tarmac-sl9-at-the-newly-named-dauphine\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/i-hid-in-a-bush-to-get-the-first-spy-shots-of-the-new-specialized-tarmac-sl9-at-the-newly-named-dauphine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new Specialized Tarmac SL9<\/a>, seen at the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe camp. While the bike was interesting in its own right, closer inspection of the images reveals a sticker under the downtube bearing the name &#8216;Remco Evenepoel&#8217;, appearing to suggest the Belgian is to make a surprise return to racing earlier than planned ahead of the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-1c44007c-8a21-4382-a28b-a59ec69aa125-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Red Bull has yet to release a full team roster at the time of writing, something which most, if not all, other teams at the race have done, so while this remains speculative, the signs certainly point to the affirmative.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\\\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\\\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another clue is that the chain on the bike is gold, which Evenepoel nearly always uses as the Olympic champion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-7jPe6NtLyTiu9Gr9ja2dWA-O6UEd90WmZYtAiRn5WlwiMFfBREwfYwG\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-7jPe6NtLyTiu9Gr9ja2dWA-O6UEd90WmZYtAiRn5WlwiMFfBREwfYwG slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<p>Image <!-- -->1<!-- --> of <!-- -->3<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:hidden\" class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div style=\"-webkit-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-transition:all 0s ease 0s;transition:all 0s ease 0s;-webkit-transform:translate(0%, 0);transform:translate(0%, 0);direction:ltr;display:flex;will-change:transform\" class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1174px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Remco Evenepoel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UdZoCQ5Un5Yq3UBWqe6Qki.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The gold chain is clue number one.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:587px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tTTErst5pYagirf2D2fhdi.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">A name sticker hidden under the down tube is very unusual. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:207px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U4jHMzshnUQgQnTsvWRqci-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U4jHMzshnUQgQnTsvWRqci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U4jHMzshnUQgQnTsvWRqci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U4jHMzshnUQgQnTsvWRqci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U4jHMzshnUQgQnTsvWRqci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U4jHMzshnUQgQnTsvWRqci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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There is every possibility that if this is a surprise pre-Tour shakedown, Evenepoel will be flanked by a strong squad with a lot of firepower.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jPe6NtLyTiu9Gr9ja2dWA\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7jPe6NtLyTiu9Gr9ja2dWA slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-5ecfee05-6bc4-4003-97a3-044b41ae94ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=PreTDF26\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=PreTDF26\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=PreTDF26\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><strong>Join today.<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/is-remco-evenepoel-back-racing-earlier-than-planned-name-sticker-on-unreleased-specialized-at-the-tour-auvergne-rhone-alps-suggests-he-might-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alps (formerly the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9) is always a hotbed of new tech. 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