Overview

• The Belgian won the 40.6 km time trial in 49:46 at an average of 48.948 km/h, catching and passing Tadej Pogacar about 2 km from the finish.
• Jay Vine took silver at +1:14 and Ilan Van Wilder earned bronze at +2:36, with Pogacar fourth at +2:38 and Isaac Del Toro fifth at +2:40.
• The Kigali course featured 680 metres of climbing and a final 1.3 km cobbled ramp at Kimihurura, where Evenepoel made the decisive overtake.
• The UCI reported record participation with 108 nations and 769 registered riders at the first Road World Championships held in Africa.
• Switzerland’s Marlene Reusser won the women’s time trial over 31.2 km ahead of Anna van der Breggen and Demi Vollering, as the event moves on to U23 and elite road races.