Stage 5 of the Tour de France 2025 delivered exactly what fans had hoped for \u2014 pure, unfiltered time trial drama. And once again, it was Remco Evenepoel who lit up the course with a blistering ride against the clock, proving why he\u2019s the most lethal TT specialist in the peloton right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the rolling 33.7 km course from Saint-Germain to Auxerre, Evenepoel unleashed a ferocious effort, stopping the clock at 36 minutes and 42 seconds<\/strong>. Averaging 54 km\/h<\/strong> and hitting a top speed of 76 km\/h<\/strong>, the Soudal\u2013Quick-Step star made a clear statement \u2014 this is his domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It marks Evenepoel\u2019s second career Tour de France time trial victory<\/strong>, following his triumph at Gevrey-Chambertin last year, and perhaps his most significant yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The win wasn\u2019t just about the stage glory. Evenepoel also reclaimed the Maillot Blanc (best young rider)<\/strong> from French sensation K\u00e9vin Vauquelin, who put in a solid ride but couldn\u2019t match the Belgian\u2019s ferocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evenepoel now sits 2nd overall in the General Classification<\/strong>, just 42 seconds behind race leader Tadej Pogacar<\/strong> \u2014 a gap that keeps the Tour very much alive heading into the crucial mountain stages.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhite Jersey Back on Remco\u2019s Shoulders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n