Current world time trial champion Evenepoel has won the title in both of the last two seasons, and is the bookmakers’ favourite to make it a hat-trick.
Evenepoel is also planning to compete in the road race event in Rwanda’s capital of Kigali on Sunday, September 28, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
As part of a busy schedule, he will then move on to France to compete in the UEC Road European Championships, where he will attempt to win his second time trial, and land a maiden elite road title.
Speaking to Dutch outlet Sporza, Evenepoel explained he is attempting to use a recent training camp in Spain to target as many titles as possible.
“I was able to do everything I needed to do perfectly. It was a relaxing 10 days. I trained well and have a good feeling about it. I’m ready to go,” Evenepoel said.
“We can use today as a recovery day and then fit in two more good training days. Then we should be fine.
“Rwanda is going to be a unique experience. I’m really curious about what the crowds and the course will be like. I’m pretty open-minded, so I’m not stressed about that.”
Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogacar is likely to be Evenepoel’s main rival in Kigali, while another potential rival, Filippo Ganna, will not be taking part.
Evenepoel also sees Jay Vine as a potential competitor, and namechecked the Australian after he finished second in the Stage 18 time trial at the recent Vuelta.
“When Pogacar sets his mind on something, it’s a sign that he feels ready for it. I’m looking forward to the battle. Hopefully, it won’t be a close one, but he’s a nice extra challenger,” Evenepoel explained.
“There are other strong men, of course. Jay Vine, for example, is in good shape. But it’s up to me to defend my rainbow jersey.”
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With three high-profile events on the horizon for the 25-year-old Belgian, he said he was ready for two weeks of intense competition.
He added: “I won’t be home right away, because I’m still racing the European Championships, which immediately follow the World Championships.
“I’m just going to try to give my best in every race and hopefully come home with as many jerseys as possible.
“Of course, there may be the occasional bad day, but I have prepared well enough to be ready for two weeks of competition.
“I won’t be doing much training in between, either. That makes sense, to be in the best possible position at the start of each race. The plan that has been drawn up is well structured.”
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