The cycling world was left emotional as Remco Evenepoel officially parted ways with Soudal–Quick-Step, breaking down in tears during a private farewell meeting. His heartfelt words revealed a pain deeper than anyone expected.

Sources say the meeting took place just hours before Evenepoel left Belgium for Germany, where he began his first pre-season training camp with his new team, Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe. Emotions ran high throughout the day.

“He couldn’t stop crying,” said Gianni Vermeersch, one of his closest friends and training partners. “It wasn’t just a goodbye. It was the end of an era — and the start of something terrifyingly new.”

Evenepoel, who joined Soudal as a teenage prodigy, admitted during the meeting that leaving the team felt like “losing family.” For him, this move was not just professional — it was personal, emotional, and filled with uncertainty.

“I owe them everything,” he said, wiping tears from his face. “They believed in me when no one else did. But now… it’s time to grow. Even if it hurts.” His voice cracked as the room fell silent.

Team staff and fellow riders reportedly stood to applaud him, many visibly moved. “It was one of the hardest goodbyes I’ve ever seen,” one team member said. “Everyone was crying — even the mechanics.”

After the meeting, Evenepoel boarded a flight to Munich before heading to Bora–Hansgrohe’s training facility in Bavaria. There, he was welcomed by his new teammates and Red Bull representatives eager to begin their ambitious 2026 project.

“This is a fresh start,” said a Bora–Hansgrohe spokesperson. “Remco brings not just talent, but fire. He’s here to change the team — and maybe the sport itself.”

Still, behind his determined eyes lies a storm of emotion. During a candid moment caught on camera, Evenepoel confessed, “It feels strange. I should be excited, but part of me is still stuck in the past.”

In one viral video, Evenepoel is seen hugging Soudal staff members before quietly whispering, “I’ll make you proud.” The sincerity of the moment touched millions. “It’s not every day a champion shows this kind of heart,” one fan wrote.

Inside sources reveal that the transfer wasn’t purely emotional — there were tensions, too. Some reports suggest disagreements with management over race schedules and leadership roles pushed him to consider a move.

Yet, those close to him insist this decision was made for growth, not escape. “Remco wants to evolve,” said Vermeersch. “He wants new challenges — something that scares him again. That’s how he thrives.”

His first training rides in Germany reportedly began at dawn under snowy skies, with Red Bull cameras capturing every pedal stroke. “He’s pushing harder than ever,” said a team coach. “He wants to prove this move was worth it.”

For now, the cycling world watches as Remco Evenepoel enters a new chapter — one written in both pain and hope. His tears may have marked an ending, but on the roads of Germany, a legend begins again.