Widely seen as the future of Grand Tour racing, Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel has already collected a Grand Tour, world titles and Olympic golds — and one of the sport’s biggest salaries.
Remco Evenepoel: Career Record at a Glance
| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Road (GC / time trial) |
| Grand Tour wins | 1× Vuelta a España (2022) |
| Signature wins | Only man to win the Olympic road race and time trial (2024); Tour de France podium |
| World / Olympic titles | Road & TT World Champion; double Olympic champion (2024) |
| Team | Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe |
| Estimated net worth (2026) | ~£13M ($15–18M) |
Palmarès is drawn from public race records; net-worth and salary figures are best-available estimates and vary by source.
Early Life and Background
Remco Evenepoel was born on 25 January 2000 in Aalst, Belgium, and remarkably began his sporting life as an elite youth footballer, captaining Belgium’s youth teams, before switching to cycling in his late teens. His transition was seamless: he dominated the junior ranks and turned professional to enormous hype.
Career and Major Wins
Evenepoel delivered on that promise, winning the 2022 Vuelta a España to become Belgium’s first Grand Tour champion in decades, along with the road World Championship the same year.
In 2024 he made history as the only male cyclist ever to win both the Olympic road race and time trial at the same Games, and finished third at his debut Tour de France behind Pogačar and Vingegaard. A transfer to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe made him one of the sport’s marquee names.
Riding Style and Reputation
Evenepoel is a phenomenal time-triallist and a punchy climber who races with aggression and self-belief. His willingness to attack and his all-round strength mark him out as one of the leaders of cycling’s new generation.
Salary, Earnings and Sponsorships
His reported salary of around €6.6 million a year, following his move to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, ranks among the top two in the sport.
With his title sponsor Red Bull also backing him personally, and a long-standing partnership with Specialized bikes, his estimated net worth of £13 million or more is set to grow further as he enters his peak years.
Legacy in the Sport
Widely seen as a future Tour de France winner, Evenepoel is already a Grand Tour champion, world champion and double Olympic gold medallist — and potentially the man to challenge Pogačar’s dominance for years to come.
How Remco’s Fortune Compares
See how Remco compares with other cycling stars: Tadej Pogačar, Peter Sagan, Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas, Mathieu van der Poel, Jonas Vingegaard. For the full ranking, browse our richest cyclists guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Remco Evenepoel’s net worth in 2026?
Remco Evenepoel’s net worth is estimated at £13 million or more, built on a top-two salary in cycling plus bonuses and endorsements.
What did Remco Evenepoel achieve at the 2024 Olympics?
He became the only male cyclist to win both the Olympic road race and time trial at the same Games.
Did Remco Evenepoel win a Grand Tour?
Yes — he won the 2022 Vuelta a España, Belgium’s first Grand Tour title in decades.
Which team does Remco Evenepoel ride for?
He rides for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe.