The Challenge de Mallorca continued this week with a dominant performance by Remco Evenepoel and the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team in the Trofeo Ses salines team time trial on Wednesday, January 24th.The victory marks a notable early-season win for the squad, signaling their strength as the professional cycling season gains momentum. Evenepoel, riding in the Spanish island chain for the first time with his new team, also demonstrated extraordinary form in earlier stages of the Challenge, setting ambitious goals for a potential Tour de France and World Championship double in the 2026 season.
Evenepoel and Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe Dominate in Mallorca Challenge
Remco Evenepoel showcased his formidable talent at the Challenge de Mallorca, leading Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe to a historic victory in the team time trial of the Trofeo Ses Salines on Wednesday, January 24th. The team’s performance underscored their strength as a unit and sets a high bar for competition this season.
Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe completed the course with a blistering time, leaving competitors in their wake. The Movistar Team put up a strong challenge, demonstrating their own capabilities, but ultimately couldn’t match the pace set by Evenepoel and his teammates.
Earlier in the week, Evenepoel also impressed in the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana, a key event within the Challenge de Mallorca series. Full classifications for the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana are available here.
Looking ahead, Evenepoel has clearly defined ambitions for the 2026 season. “My wish for 2026? To win the Tour and the World Championships,” he stated to Diario AS.
The Challenge de Mallorca continues to be a crucial early-season proving ground for cycling’s elite, offering a glimpse into the form of contenders as they prepare for the major races of the year.
