Jurgen Van den Broeck misses Tour stress: 'Sometimes longing for the pressure'

Jurgen Van den Broeck, former professional cyclist and current predecessor of Remco Evenepoel, told HBVL in an interview that he sometimes misses the stress and pressure of major races such as the Tour de France. After his career as a rider, he looks back on the intense periods with mixed feelings.

Van den Broeck acknowledges that the pressure and tension of the Tour can be a heavy burden, but also that these experiences were an integral part of his career. He says that he sometimes longs for the adrenaline rushes and challenges that came with the most important races.

As the predecessor of Evenepoel, who is currently one of the big contenders in the cycling world, Van den Broeck can use his knowledge and experience to guide the young rider. He emphasizes, however, that the pressure Evenepoel is currently experiencing is not comparable to what he himself has experienced.

According to Van den Broeck, it is important that Evenepoel learns to deal with the stress and pressure that come with his success. He advises finding a balance between performance and well-being, something he himself also struggled with during his career.

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