Overview

• Tadej Pogacar added the European stars jersey to last week’s world title and his Tour de France triumph in July.
• Remco Evenepoel led the chase and finished 28 seconds behind after initially combining with Paul Seixas before accelerating in pursuit.
• Jonas Vingegaard was dropped on a mid-race climb as Belgian pacing reduced the front group and depleted Pogacar’s support.
• France’s 19-year-old Paul Seixas claimed bronze at 3 minutes 39 seconds, the youngest rider in the race to reach the podium.
• On Saturday, Demi Vollering won the women’s road race with a decisive solo move after a series of attacks.