‘It’s about respect’ – Remco Evenepoel insists he did sign young fan’s jersey after refusing at La Vuelta

Remco Evenepoel (Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl) hit out at a fan for demanding a signed jersey within the fast aftermath of Stage 17 at La Vuelta.

Footage confirmed the Belgian refusing to method a person and a toddler behind a barrier at Monasterio de Tentudia, as an alternative preferring to proceed along with his warm-down. It prompted a annoyed response from the person, who grabbed the reproduction purple jersey from the kid and flung it in Evenepoel’s route.

This solely provoked extra disdain from Evenepoel, who was backed up by a Fast-Step workers member as they shooed the followers away. The GC chief continued along with his routine whereas a photographer picked the jersey off the ground and handed it again to the followers.

Evenepoel later insisted he did signal the jersey however was not pleased with the pushy spectator.

“I did signal it. It was extra concerning the respect for my restoration,” he mentioned.

“The man didn’t give me one minute to get better so it was extra about that. Ultimately I did signal it.”

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