Remco Evenepoel has claimed victory at the Grand Prix de Québec, a prestigious cycling race held in Canada. The event took place just two weeks before the UCI Road World Championships, serving as a key test for athletes aiming to peak at the global level. Evenepoel’s win marks a strong return to form after finishing fourth in the Tour de France just seven weeks earlier. His performance in the Grand Prix de Québec highlights his continued dominance in elite road racing. Paul Seixas, a former top cyclist, made a return to competitive racing this Friday at the same event. Seixas had faced a challenging comeback after a period of injury and absence from the sport. Despite his efforts to prepare thoroughly, he acknowledged that the true test would be the race itself. He admitted that the Grand Prix de Québec would be tough due to the high level of competition and the physical and mental demands of the event. During the race, Evenepoel started thirty kilometers from the finish line and took the lead with a strong effort, maintaining a small advantage over the chasing riders. The peloton behind struggled to coordinate a strategy, with Seixas attempting to rally the group. However, despite several attempts by riders like Pidcock, Simmons, and Jorgenson to accelerate and close the gap, the chasing group was unable to catch up with Evenepoel and his two companions in the lead. In the final sprint, Evenepoel held off a late challenge from Giulio Ciccone to secure his first victory in Canada. Meanwhile, Seixas faced a minor incident during the peloton sprint when he narrowly avoided the wheels of another rider. Though he didn’t fall, his sudden change in direction caused Juan Ayuso to crash. Despite these challenges, the race provided valuable insight into the form of athletes heading into the World Championships.