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\u201cFor me, Remco is the best time triallist in the world, probably even of all time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dominance is not the end point<\/p>\n
On the surface, that assessment might sound like confirmation of what is already obvious. But Bigham\u2019s wider explanation reveals why Red Bull sees Evenepoel\u2019s current level not as an endpoint, but as a foundation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you always keep doing the same things, you\u2019ll just keep pedalling on the spot,\u201d Bigham said, outlining a philosophy that underpins Red Bull\u2019s approach across equipment, positioning and pacing.<\/p>\n
The emphasis is not on radical reinvention, but on refining efficiency. Bigham describes his role simply as making riders faster \u201cwithout them having to put in more effort\u201d, applying science to aerodynamics, gearing, tyre choice and race execution. For a rider already operating at the top of the sport, that distinction matters.<\/p>\n
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Evenepoel has already made a strong start to life at Red Bull with 6 wins to date<\/p>\n
Why Evenepoel fits the process<\/p>\n
A crucial part of Red Bull\u2019s confidence lies in Evenepoel himself. According to Bigham, the Belgian\u2019s mindset makes the search for marginal improvements viable rather than theoretical.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s open-minded, progressive in his thinking and motivated,\u201d Bigham said. \u201cWhen you do wind tunnel testing with him, he\u2019s always willing to try new things.\u201d<\/p>\n
That willingness is not blind compliance. Bigham admitted that Evenepoel was initially cautious about some of the changes being introduced, particularly around gearing, but stressed that trust in data rather than instinct has been key. \u201cPeople think you need confidence to ride such a big gear, but that\u2019s nonsense,\u201d he said. \u201cYou just have to trust the science.\u201d<\/p>\n
Small changes, meaningful gains<\/p>\n
Among the adjustments already made are refinements to clothing and drivetrain setup, aided by Red Bull simulation tools originally developed in Formula 1. The goal is not spectacle, but efficiency: straighter chain lines, reduced drivetrain losses and more precise pacing over short, high-speed efforts.<\/p>\n
Bigham was also unequivocal about Evenepoel\u2019s physical profile.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know anyone in the peloton who is as aerodynamic as he is,\u201d he said, noting that the Belgian\u2019s ability to produce power while maintaining an exceptionally efficient position remains a rare combination, even at WorldTour level.<\/p>\n