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GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, France — Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel has displayed impressive power and precision to win the Tour de France's first time trial. The Belgian rider was faster than all the other main contenders for the yellow jersey, including holder Tadej Pogacar. The Tour debutant made the most of the short 25-kilometer (16-mile) stage in Burgundy wine country to post his first win at cycling's biggest race. Evenepoel clocked nearly 29 minutes to beat Pogacar by 12 seconds. Primoz Roglic was third 34 seconds behind. Evenepoel moved to second place in the general classification, 33 seconds behind Pogacar. Two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard remains in third place overall, 1:15 behind.
